MM (1989)

(LP)
(180 gram pressing) Released in 1989, Marisa Monte's first album was a critical and public success. Produced by Nelson Motta and recorded live, the 11 tracks featured a singer with a sweet and powerful voice, interpreting a repertoire of varied styles and eras, who conquered the country.
Genre Latin Jazz Folk Country
StyleMPB
FormatVINYL
Cat. no334841
Label POLYSOM (BRAZIL)
Artist MARISA MONTE
Release Date14/10/2022
CarrierLP
Barcode7898324321566
Repress / Back in StockJul 19, 2024
Tracklisting
MM (1989)
vinyl Album or track playing

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.