My Favorite Album

　　ReviewRock’n’roll is sometimes too noisy and chaotic* for people living in modern cities. Jazz is a nice alternative. Some of the songs on this album seemed to have been influenced by Bebel Gilberto’s Brazilian heritage and we are treated to Latin-style rhythms and melodies. Thanks to the magnificent but abstruse* language, the only thing you have to concentrate on* when listening to this CD is the tone of the music.I know little about either Brazil or Brazilians, but I’ve heard of their carnivals*. “Crazy” may be the right word to describe them. But Bebel is unexpectedly tender in her ballads. If you are not drowsy* and relaxed after listening to this CD’s moody sound, then you’d better check your speakers as soon as possible.Her music is so relaxing that I almost fell to sleep during the opening track, a slow samba entitled Samba da Bencao. Bebel continues her hypnotic* crooning* with August Day Song and Tanto Tempo.Bebel’s music can be enjoyed whether you’re at home by yourself or hosting a dinner party. The entire album is relaxing without being distracting, so it is a good choice if you are looking for background music. For this reason I give Tanto Tempo four and a half stars.