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Product details

  • Audio CD (7 Jun 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: East West
  • ASIN: B000283O9Y
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,988 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Simplesmente 4:50£0.69
Listen  2. Aganju 4:44£0.69
Listen  3. All Around 4:43£0.69
Listen  4. River Song 4:57£0.69
Listen  5. Every Day You've Been Away 4:06£0.69
Listen  6. Cada Beijo 4:26£0.69
Listen  7. O Caminho 2:59£0.69
Listen  8. Baby 3:49£0.69
Listen  9. Ceu Distante 2:57£0.69
Listen10. Winter 4:23£0.69
Listen11. Jabuticaba 3:02£0.69
Listen12. Next To You 2:53£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review

The fact that it's taken around four years for Bebel Gilberto by Bebel Gilberto to appear gives you some idea how thoroughly its predecessor Tanto Tempo has been milked and marketed. Though it's the work of three different producers in as many locations, Bebel Gilberto doesn't stray far from the formula established on that record by the late Suba. There's less of his trademark quirky electronica and a bit more singing in English. What's surprising is how little of it seems tailored for remixes, with slow bossa crooners dominating what is essentially a satin-smooth late-night listen. Only "River Song", with its trilling flute, vibes and busy brush drums really ventures into mid-tempo territory--unless you count the suave seductive glide of "Cada Beijo". Other highlights include opening track "Simplesmente", which features the wonderfully hypnotic use of a ticking clock, the pulsing "Aganjú", and the cover of "Baby", a nice piece of updated tropicalismo, originally sung by Rita Lee of Os Mutantes. On the down side, singer/songwriterly ballads such as "Every Day You've Been Away" and "Next To You" seem like a waste of Gilberto's talents. This is an accomplished if relatively unadventurous album that neither disappoints nor rocks any boats. --Jon Lusk


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Second album from Brazil's biggest selling artist, an acclaimed jazz singer who blends the rhythms of bossa nova with modern production techniques and electronic flourishes. Produced by electronica whizkid Marius de Vries (Bjork, U2, Madonna), this warm, summery album refines the louche, languid coffee-table sound which made her 2000 debut 'Tanto Tempo' a massive worldwide smash.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The sound of summer?, 9 Jun 2004
It's only when I read the Amazon blurb about Bebel's latest CD that it dawned on me it has been 4 long years since her previous effort, Tanto Tempo. Four years to try and evolve, update, style and perfect the lovely sounds she created then. So, has she suceeded?

Absolutely! This is a gorgeous album with songs to sway with, shimmy to or simply while away those long, lazy days of summer. Well in Brazil anyway! It is hard to talk about separate songs (they are all good) because this is one of those rare things these days - a well crafted, whole album, that needs to be listened in its entirety rather than picked at. The music flows, Bebel's voice glides and you really can be seduced by her soft, sexy singing and soft, sexy rythmns. It sounds effortless but the craft is clearly there - you hear it in the clever use of strings and background vocals. Marius de Vries has done a wonderful job here producing.

It's no surprise that the Portuguese language songs sound authentic - O Caminho and Cada Beijo are the real deal - and Simplesmente manages to combine English and Portugues verses in the opening track which sets the mood beautifully. But the real surprise here are the English lyric songs - Baby is lounge music heaven and Winter closes the album with simple, understated beauty. A lovely mixing and Bebel's voice, as always, smooth as silk.

Buy the album, buy a caparinha, find a shady place near the sea (or under a tree) and melt in style!

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely maturing sound........., 14 Jun 2004
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So after a long hiatus four years to be exact we finally get Bebel's third album! Tanto Tempo actually being her second album and "De Tarde, Vendo o Mar" being her first album in 1991 but only originally released in Japan. Looking at all of the albums there has been a steady progression in quality and this does move her back in the direction of that original album in terms of the organic sound. However, that is where the similarities between the first and third diverge as this is a far superior outing. With regards to Tanto Tempo it is very subjective as to which album is the better as gone are a lot of the obvious electronic touches added by the great Suba replaced with a more organic sounding bossa album, albeit with some subtle electronic touches.

The electronic/brazillian sound has been claimed by the likes of Carla Alexander, Cibelle and Patricia Marx in Bebel's absence to great effect. If you haven't checked out their albums then give them a listen. Bebel meanwhile hasn't reinvented herself to stay ahead but gone back to her roots. The hushed tones in songs such as "All around" reminiscent of her father's style.

I gave this the full summer test whilst relaxing in the garden on a warm summer evening and can honestly say that it was refreshing, soothing and very relaxing. Miucha, Bebel's mum also lends a hand on background vocals on "Aganju". Agreeing with an earlier comment that Bebel has opted for more English lyrics to perhaps win over a larger audience but that shouldn't detract from the fact that there is a lot of good music and original compositions on this to relax to. However, with compositions by the likes of Carlinhos Brown as well as Caetano Veloso there should be enough for everybody.

Anyway why let me tell you how good this album is give it a test and appreciate it.

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bebel Gilberto, 18 Jul 2004
Imagine, summers evening, not in the garden, walking out and about, people watching. A small hill looking over an English seaside town or in southern France. You are sitting watching the sun going down, this is the feeling of the music. Promending, in Nice, feet hanging over the waters edge, with somebody you want to be with, a proposal of marriage and the answer will be yes. A film sound track, a romantic comedy with your favourite actors, the romantic moments and this is playing in the background.

This is a beautiful, soulful CD, in truth I have never heard of this particular singer, but I will buying previous work. A fantastic voice, clear and calming. This is my opinion, buy it and see, hopefully you will understand, you will see the images that were produced while listening

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
Tanto Tempo was beautiful, but Bebel Gilberto is Superb.! A gorgeous CD. There isn^t one single track I don^t like. A modern day version of 1960s classic Bossa Nova. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2007 by Edna Little

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent album
Most of the other reviewers have mentioned that this album is very relaxing for a summers' afternoon in the garden. Read more
Published on 24 Jul 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars A great album by a truly great artist
Bebel Gilberto's second album is a more mature offering and, whilst it may take some time to get into, it is definitely a wise purchase. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2004

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