Customer Reviews

New Brasil 77

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I purchased this CD because I am a BIG fan of Sergio M and Brasil '65, '66 and '77. This is the NEW '77 with pretty much a whole new cast and somewhat of a new sound. The remnants of Bossa Nova are buried in this release...The cut "Real Thing" was a favorite of mine when it received air-play on the radio (back in 1978!)... I still prefer the sound of the original Brasil '77, however the only way to get their music is through collector's or on auction sites...I still recommend this release, but prefer the older '66/'77 sound...if you want to complete your collection, then definitely buy it! The sound quality is excellent!

I can't say enough about this music! It just makes me smile big - the beat, the instruments, the vocalists - it is just a WONDERFUL compilation of some of Sergio Mendes' BEST songs. I think that he was always ahead of his time and even though this album was originally done in the '70s, the sound is still great today. I especially like, well, I was going to list which ones I liked best and I like them all. I had not heard this album in over 4 years and was able to pick up most of the words to the songs and start singing them! It is just a real feel good CD.

This is an extraordinary work by Sergio. His melodies and rhythms are unexcelled. This, for my money, is his best collection although I find no fault in any of his other works.

To all of you who enjoy Sergio's music I'm sure you will love this one. I had this on 8 track in my 1978 Ford Thunderbird (old school for real). I loved the music then and I love it even more today. I searched for 32 years to find this album again, that's how much I love it. I recently saw him in concert in Las Vegas and he sounds as good today as he ever did. Enjoy

I loved this album. I bought it years ago. It was fantastic then and it is still fantastic now. "Love City" is very upbeat and makes me want to dance. I love everything Sergio Mendes puts out. I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had to undergo a mastectomy and chemotherapy five years ago. While I was undergoing chemo, I would listen to Sergio Mendes and Brazil '66. It always picked up my spirits and made me feel so much better. Family, love of life, and Sergio Mendes and Brazil '66 kept me going during the worst time of my life. I just celebrated the 5th year anniversary of being cancer free. I credit Sergio Mendes and Brazil '66 with helping me to survive. I just wish I could find "Crystal Illusions" on CD. That was my favorite Brazil '66 album to listen to during the worst those hard times. I still listen to it today. I am truly grateful for Sergio Mendes and Brazil '66. Thank You Brazil '66.

Too bad this is not a domestic release anymore. This is a musically rich CD, and Stevie Wonder (who is simply awesome) writes one of the tracks. Sergio Mendes' genius will never fade, and I think this is a fabulous represenation of what kind of work he is able to produce. Fork over the extra bucks. You won't regret it!

I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS LITTLE MY MOTHERBOUGHT THE ORIGINAL RECORD ALBUM HOE I GUESS I WAS AROUND 11 OR 12, AND PLAYED THAT RECORD TO DEATH FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS STRAIGHT THEN I LOST IT COULD NOT FIND IT FOUR YEAR LATER THEN ONE DAY LAST WEEK ONE OF THE QUIET STORM STATIONS PLAYED TWO OF THE CUTS FROM THE ALBUM I FELL IN LOVE WITH IT ALL OVER AGAIN AND BROUGHT BACK SO MANY MEMORIES I DIDNT CARE HOW MUCH IT COST I HAD TO HAVE IT.