Joyce - Joyce '1968

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       Brazilian vocalist Joyce's debut record from 1968 is a breezy, swinging
affair, full of wonderful songs and lovely vocals. Joyce's cheery, sweet voice
never fails to captivate, as it floats above lush string and horn arrangements
layered atop a relaxed guitar, and a bass drums combo led by Dori Caymmi. The
songs are written mostly by Joyce herself, but she also covers Marcos Valle
("Bloco Do Eu Sozinho") and Caetano Veloso ("Ave-Maria") among others. Her voice
is crystal clear and pristinely joyous; she sings like she has a big smile on
her face at all times, even breaking into laughter on "Nao Muda, Nao." That is
not imply that there is no depth to her singing, as on heavier tracks, like
"Superego" and "Cantiga De Procura," she captures a real sense of melancholy.
The album's arrangements are very full but never distracting, as they provide a
cushy pillow of sound for the vocals. The only moment of distraction is the
questionable addition of a male vocal group, Momento 4uatro, on "Ave Maria."
Joyce is a wonderful example of orchestral bossa nova, and one of Joyce's
strongest.



1.01 - Joyce - Não Muda Não (2:26)
1.02 - Joyce - Bloco Do Eu Sozinho (2:37)
1.03 - Joyce - Improvisado (2:19)
1.04 - Joyce - Ansiedade (3:09)
1.05 - Joyce - Superêgo (2:32)
1.06 - Joyce - Cantiga De Procura (2:36)
1.07 - Joyce - Choro Chorado (2:03)
1.08 - Joyce - Ave Maria (2:31)
1.09 - Joyce - Anoiteceu (2:29)
1.10 - Joyce - Litoral (2:05)
1.11 - Joyce - Me Disseram (3:09)
1.12 - Joyce - Dia De Vitória (3:01)
1.13 - Joyce - Andanca (3:36) 

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