Survival Research / Australia / RE 2022 / Unofficial Release
Tim Maia, a legendary figure in Brazilian popular music, was a genre-blending innovator who brought American soul to Brazil and helped pioneer sambalanço, a fusion of soul, funk, rock, and samba. His fourth self-titled album for Polydor Brazil (1973) is widely regarded as his best, featuring standout tracks like ‘Réu Confesso’, ‘Gostava Tanto de Você’, and ‘Do Your Thing, Behave Yourself’, which highlight his mastery of soul. The track ‘O Balanço’ bursts with Brazilian rhythm and energy. It's a consistently strong and essential album for fans of Tim Maia and Brazilian music.