What makes Previsão do Tempo by Marcos Valle notable?

Previsão do Tempo is significant for its innovative fusion of traditional Brazilian music with contemporary influences, which resonated well during a time of cultural change in Brazil. The album received critical acclaim and helped solidify Valle's status as a key figure in the MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) movement. By the time of the release of Previsão do Tempo in 1973, Marcos Valle was transitioning from his earlier work in bossa nova to a more eclectic sound. This album followed his successful collaboration with other artists and marked a period of artistic exploration after his previous projects, including the influential album Samba '68.

Who is Previsão do Tempo for?

Previsão do Tempo works well if you're into vibrant energy for daytime fun, short tracks for quick enjoyment and playful rhythms that invite dancing.

How many songs are on Previsão do Tempo?

Previsão do Tempo has 12 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Previsão do Tempo

Marcos Valle · 1973

35 min · 12 tracks · samba

A vibrant blend of samba rhythms and bossa nova melodies that captures the essence of Brazilian musical culture in the early 1970s.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Flamengo até morrer — This track serves as an anthem celebrating the passion for football culture in Brazil, showcasing Valle's ability to fuse social commentary with infectious rhythms.
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Previsão do tempo — The title track features lush harmonies and intricate arrangements, encapsulating Valle's signature style while reflecting on weather as a metaphor for life's unpredictability.
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Samba fatal — Incorporating elements of samba with a more modern twist, this track highlights Valle's innovative approach to composition and rhythm, making it a standout piece on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends samba and bossa nova with rich arrangements, showcasing its unique sound within Brazilian music.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms throughout, with percussion prominently driving the tempo.
Several tracks incorporate lush string arrangements that complement the vocal melodies, enhancing the overall texture.
The running order alternates between upbeat samba tracks and slower bossa nova-inspired pieces, creating a dynamic flow.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

vibrant energy for daytime fun
short tracks for quick enjoyment
playful rhythms that invite dancing
warm melodies for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you

slow-paced reflective listening
long, immersive musical experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time of the release of Previsão do Tempo in 1973, Marcos Valle was transitioning from his earlier work in bossa nova to a more eclectic sound. This album followed his successful collaboration with other artists and marked a period of artistic exploration after his previous projects, including the influential album Samba '68.
Stylistic neighbors: João Gilberto· Caetano Veloso· Gilberto Gil