Contrasts

Product Description The follow-up to 2001s worldwide smash Escape and 2002s Chill Brazil - Contrasts is Marcos Valles 21st album to date yet he sounds as fresh and relaxed as ever. Produced by Valle, Far Outs Roc Hunter and Joe Davis - the album is bursting with uplifting Bossas such as opener Besteiras De Amor and Parabens, as well as poignant love songs like Nega Do Balaio and Passatempo "To many people, Marcos Valle IS Brazil", comments Far Outs Joe Davis. "His up-tempo Bossas personify the youthful optimism of the Brazilian people whilst his poignant ballads reflect their often overlooked melancholy". Adds Marcos: "I love sunny days at the beach but also rainy, overcast afternoons and both the upbeat and saudade (melancholic) can be felt in my music." Containing the dancefloor smash Parabens, Contrasts will appeal to newcomers to Brazilian music who have reached him through Bebel Gilberto as well as long-time fans. With its uplifting horns, irresistible beats, warm guitars and Marcos sensual voice Contrasts is as Brazilian as a stroll down Copacabana. Review "The king of the bossa is back" ( 4/5) -- IDJ An album s worth of tunes, riffs, hooks and rhythms that are timeless and effortlessly hip -- The Guardian He s kept his sweet low key approach...fresh -- The Observer So effortlessly right...Valle is a genius -- The Daily Telegrraph Some of the most enjoyably low-key sounds around -- Independent On Sunday