Previsão Do Tempo was a home run for veteran bossanova / MPB singer Marcos Valle after the varied reception of Vento Sul (1972), which found him experimenting with an array of new styles including heavy metal and prog rock. In contrast, Previsão sports a shiny, synth-infused jazz-funk chassis, courtesy of the mighty Azymuth fulfilling backing band duties (they did name the band after a Valle song, after all), and would prove to be a jumping-off point for funkier efforts like the excellent Vontade De Rever Você (1981) and Marcos Valle (1983). Valle’s luscious Fender Rhodes playing coupled with Azymuth’s resident ivory tickler Jose Roberto Bertrami’s ARP and Minimoog make for some of the album’s finest moments. Seriously, check out “Não Tem Nada Não,” “Tira A Mão,” “Mais Do Que Valsa,” “De Repente, Moça Flor” and the title track. Recommended!

• first time on vinyl in Japan
• 180g clear blue colored vinyl
• high-quality Japan import
• includes obi strip + printed foldout insert
• limited edition
• original release year: 1973
• music label: Universal Music Japan 2026

reviewed by hannibal chew 01/2018