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| AllMusic |    [1] |
Now is a studio album by Brazilian bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto, released on Perception Records in 1972.[1][2] The album was recorded at Blue Rock Studio, New York City.[1]
Reception
According to the AllMusic review, "Her four songs on this ten-song album show she has a way with a melody, though obviously influenced by countrymen Milton Nascimento and Jorge Ben, and her producer Eumir Deodato. "Gingele" and "Zigy Zigy Za" are exactly the kind of riff-based tropicalismo that Ben and company were making popular around this time. "Take It Easy My Brother Charlie" is probably her best song here."[1] A reviewer from Cash Box magazine noted that Gilberto did not lose her grip after returning and actually improved her witchcraft.[3] The Record World magazine wrote: "Since her "Girl From Ipanema" smash some years back Astrud Gilberto hasn't had too many big hits, but she's remained a superb interpreter with one of the most distinctive voices around. Everything comes together rather nicely on her new album, which also reveals her to be a fine writer."[4]
Track listing
- "Zigy Zigy Za" (Astrud Gilberto) – 4:03
- "Make Love to Me" (Eumir Deodato, Gilberto) – 3:16
- "Baiao" (Luiz Gonzaga) – 3:00
- "Touching You" (David Jordan, Patrick Adams) – 3:48
- "Gingele" (Gilberto) – 3:59
- "Take It Easy, My Brother Charlie" (Gilberto, Adams) – 3:22
- "Where Have You Been?" (Gilberto) – 3:05
- "General da Banda" (José Alcides, Sátiro de Melo, Tancredo Silva) – 3:36
- "Bridges" (Fernando Brant, Gene Lees, Milton Nascimento) – 3:46
- "Daybreak (Walking Out on Yesterday)" (Bing Bingham) – 2:51
Charts
| Chart (1972) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| US Record World Jazz LP Chart[5] | 19 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Now - Astrud Gilberto". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Astrud Gilberto - Now at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ "Cash Box Album Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. The Cash Box Publishing Co. Inc. 7 October 1972. p. 71. ISSN 0008-7289. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Album Reviews" (PDF). Record World. Record World Pub. Co. 21 October 1972. p. 126. ISSN 0034-1622. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 January 2024.
- ^ "The Jazz LP Chart" (PDF). Record World. Record World Pub. Co. 13 December 1972. p. 25. ISSN 0034-1622. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 January 2024.
