"Marisa Monte is not what you would call a conventional performer – in spite of having a very successful career spanning almost three decades (yes, her debut was released in 1989), she was reportedly not too happy with the idea of releasing a collection of her greatest hits. However, since her contract with Universal Music (which merged with EMI in 2011) called for a compilation, the solution was to put together a selection of lesser-known tunes that either appeared as duets in other performers’ albums or in movie soundtracks – plus a handful that had never seen the light of day until then. Being the perfectionist that Monte is, this is no hastily thrown-together compilation but a carefully curated tune selection." (Musicwhatever)
Met o.a een cover van het Velvet Underground nummer "Pale Blue Eyes." "Marisa Monte is one of the best figures of today's Brazilian pop (a category that does not comprise pure samba, choro, canção, baião, and other Brazilian popular musics). While most new bands and interpreters center their work on futile material and focus on easy formulas and clichés, she is concerned in really adding something to the superb tradition of MPB, which is quite a challenging task. This is her third album, where, with special guests Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson, Gilberto Gil, Paulinho da Viola, Velha Guarda da Portela, Época de Ouro, Naná Vasconcelos, Carlinhos Brown, and others, she delivers some of her hits: "Maria de Verdade," "Na Estrada," "Segue o Seco," "Dança da Solidão," "De Mais Ninguém," "Bem Leve," and "Balança Pema." One of the best pop albums from the '90s, she makes clear that she is after a new language in which the respect for the rich musical tradition of Brazil is evident." (Allmusic).
" M M is het debut album van Marisa Monte dat als bijzonderheid live is opgenomen. Marisa Monte is, net als Gal Costa in de jaren '70, een van de meest vernieuwende en gedurfde Braziliaanse artiesten van haar generatie. Marisa Monte is een Ao Vivo-album opgenomen in Rio met Jaques Morelenbaum en zijn orkest. Een eerlijke introductie, wetende dat Marisa Monte vervolgens in de studio uiterst geslaagde albums zal produceren. Marisa Monte organiseert zichzelf rond materiaal zo divers als Tim Maia's Soul ("Chocolate"), Os Mutantes' Tropicalist Pop ("Ando Meio Desligado"), Luiz Gonzaga's Forro ("O Xote das Meninas") of het Blues "cabaret" (" Negro Gato"). Een van de bijzonderheden van het album is de grappige hoes in het Portugees van de Engelse titel "South American Way". Marisa Monte eindigt met nog drie andere titels in het Engels. Een eerste album dat zich openstelt voor het essentiële werk van Marisa Monte " (Allmusic)
"In the 21st century mainstream pop scene of Brazil, Marisa Monte is one of the few young successful artists concerned with delivering music based in the rich culture of that country. This album evidences a search for a personal synthesis of the required elements for a successful commercial career together with a respectful treatment to the Brazilian music richness. It is no surprise that she included several Northeastern instruments and grooves, which add to the album's interest. The songs cover two hits from the tropicalia times, "Panis Et Circensis" (Caetano Veloso/Gilberto Gil) and "Cérebro Eletrônico" by Gilberto Gil. Also deserving mention is a beautiful samba by the authentic composer Paulinho da Viola, "A Dança da Solidão," which was again a big hit in her interpretation. The rest of the 16 songs are divided between Monte's originals, hits by the latest generation of Brazilian pop composers, and other hits, including George Harrison's "Give Me Love" (the only foreign composition)." (Allmusic).
"Marisa Monte comes up with a disc that brings a mix of more erudite material and hummable, radio-friendly songs. Working with longtime songwriting partners Arnaldo Antunes and Carlinhos Brown she comes up with an eclectic mix that will both please and surprise her longtime fans. The title translates as “What you wanted to know for real,” and it is also the title of the first song, which was previously recorded by Antunes. Monte’s take is more laid-back than the original thanks to a simple arrangement made around her ukulele. Monte, is not about going retro. She gives songs her own personality and flavor, which makes them sound brand new. Other highlights include “Aquela Velha Canção” (“That Old Song”), and the uptempo forró “Hoje Eu Não Saio Não” (I’m Not Going Out Tonight), whose lyrics are about enjoying some time at home. “O Que Voce Quer Saber De Verdade” has Marisa Monte at top form. The long break was clearly refreshing, and here’s hoping the U.S. tour comes soon." (NewCityMusic)
Braziliaanse, in het Portugees zingende popzangeres. Ze vermengt kleine beetjes Braziliaanse muziek (samba, bossa nova) door verder westers klinkende pop.
Dromerig sensueel Brazilaans gelegenheidstrio. "Een van die zeldzame CD's die steeds dieper onder je huid gaan zitten. De tropisch-relaxte samenzang kruipt je brein in. Lekkere lome begeleiding met sfeerrijke akoest. instrumentarium." (PF,Oor)
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