Gal Costa
Agua Viva
Philips (Brazil) 1978
6349 394 (LP) Original pressing. w/insert.
sleeve : EX-(some wear on edge and corner.)
media : VG+/VG+(some slightly noise caused by slightly hairlines.)
This 1978 masterpiece by Gal Costa, one of the iconic female singers of the Tropicália movement, is a standout album. Featuring contributions from Wagner Tiso, Toninho Horta, Sivuca, and Luiz Gonzaga Jr., the record offers a vibrant array of styles while maintaining a consistently tropical atmosphere. Track A1 showcases a light, upbeat rhythm that smoothly transitions batucada into a disco beat, with elegant electric piano and horns dancing throughout. Track B6, a collaboration with Luiz Gonzaga Jr., features bouncy electric piano and accordion over a lazy funk groove and fat bassline. The arrangements and sound production are exceptional, making this Brazilian original pressing a true gem.
A1: Olhos Verdes
B6: O Gosto Do Mor