Marisa Monte

• BRAZILAIN CLASSICS VINYL

• 180 GRAM HIGH QUALITY LP

• LIMITED EDITION

The first album by Marisa Monte, and the start of a fantastic run of records – really strong work that had Monte emerging as maybe one of the strongest new acts in Brazil at the time!

The set is live, which is unusual for a debut – and that also makes for energy that's a bit more raw and spontaneous than you might guess from some of Monte's later, more sophisticated production – especially when the singer hits some sharper edges that almost feel punkish at points.

The small group features Roberto Alves on piano – and the set list includes a version of Os Mutantes' "Ando Meio Desligado", plus "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", "Speak Low", "Comida", "Negro Gato", and a nice remake of "Chocolate", an old Brazilian soul song by Tim Maia.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Comida
• A2. Bem Que Se Quis
• A3. Chocolate
• A4. Ando Meio Desligado
• A5. Preciso Me Encontrar
• A6. Xote Das Meninas

• SIDE B
• B1. Negro Gato
• B2. Lenda Das Sereias, Rainha Do Mar
• B3. South American Way
• B4. Bess, You Is My Woman Now!
• B5. Speak Low