Momento by Bebel Gilberto
One Of Her Best
Three discs into her acclaimed solo career, its a no-brainer that the
Brazilian pop charms of Bebel Gilberto will conjure a slew of beach-
inspired adjectives. Refreshing, wind-swept and sun-kissed spring to mind.
Momento continues Gilbertos trend of crafting sultry scenes of afternoon
delight via tunes that both adhere to traditions and sound ultra-modern. But
she also mixes things up a bit in the process. Gilbertos sensual delivery--
featured here in English and in Portuguese--hovers in and around each
song, more an extension of the rhythms than the showpiece. Make no
mistake, though: Gilbertos vocal work is a thing of beauty. She again
blends bossa nova, samba, pop and electronica flourishes, but no one
genre overpowers any other. Liliting guitars give way to pulsing percussion
and horns, which crash against loops and samples. Gilberto coos amid the
catchy club flavor of Bring Back the Love, and the moonlit Close to You
recalls Sade. The daughter of Brazilian guitarist Joao Gilberto even tackles
Cole Porters Night and Day, recasting it as a hushed moment of bossa
loveliness. And the title track is a collage of sonic secrets and memories.
Perfect for a patio brunch--or an evening under the stars. --Joey Guerra
Personal Review: Momento by Bebel Gilberto

Excelente para todo amante de la samba y esos sabrosos ritmos de la
costa de Rio de Janeiro, esta es la pura musica brasilera, cantada en el
mas puro portugués y que a mi en lo personal, me relaja muchisimo y me
transporta a un clima tropical, a una playa relajada y sobre todo esa
tremenda nostalgia que produce este tipo de musica; por cierto, me
recuerda mucho a Sergio Mendes y Brazil'66; Bebel Gilberto nos da un
album verdaderamente introspectivo, donde plasma lo mejor de su
sentimiento y sus raíces cariocas, para mi uno de sus mejores trabajos
como cantante... y compositora!!! (si ven los creditos, ella colabora mucho
en casi todas las melodias); un album muy exquisito y con ese sabor a sal,
arena, playa, palmeras y calor humano que solo bebel nos pudo dar.
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