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| Released | 1972 [1] [2] | |||
| Studio | Blue Rock Studio, New York City [1] | |||
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| Length | 34:46 | |||
| Label | Perception | |||
| Astrud Gilberto chronology | ||||
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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]
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]
| Chart (1972) | Peak Position |
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| US Record World Jazz LP Chart [5] | 19 |
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