Now (Astrud Gilberto album)
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| Now | ||||
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| Released | October 1, 1972[1][2][3] | |||
| Studio | Blue Rock Studio, New York City[2] | |||
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| Length | 34:46 | |||
| Label | Perception | |||
| Astrud Gilberto chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
Now is a studio album by Brazilian bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto, released on Perception Records in 1972.[2][3] The album was recorded at Blue Rock Studio, New York City.[2]
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."[2] A reviewer from Cash Box magazine noted that Gilberto did not lose her grip after returning and actually improved her witchcraft.[4] 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."[5]
