Timeless cover

Timeless

Sérgio Mendes · 2006

62 min · 15 tracks · música popular brasileira · disco · soft rock

A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and contemporary sounds that celebrates cultural heritage through modern production.

Why this album works

'Timeless' achieved significant commercial success, reaching the Top 10 on Billboard's Latin Albums chart and winning a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for the track 'Mas Que Nada.' The album played a crucial role in bridging traditional Brazilian music with modern pop influences, influencing artists across genres.
Best for
dynamic rhythmic journey vibrant cultural celebrations wave-like pacing experience
Context
When 'Timeless' was released in 2006, Sérgio Mendes was a seasoned artist, known for his contributions to bossa nova and Latin jazz since the 1960s. This album marked his return to the mainstream after a period of relative quiet, leveraging collaborations with contemporary artists like Black Eyed Peas and John Legend to introduce his sound to a new generation.
Stylistic neighbors
Antônio Carlos Jobim· Chicago· Kenny Rogers

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mas Que Nada Standout 4:22
  • 2 That Heat Standout 4:13
  • 3 Berimbau/Consolaçao 4:22
  • 4 The Frog 3:50
  • 5 Let Me 4:14
  • 6 Bananeira (Banana Tree) 3:14
  • 7 Surfboard 4:31
  • 8 Please Baby Don't 4:09
  • 9 Samba da Bênção (Samba of the Blessing) Standout 4:38
  • 10 Timeless 3:54
  • 11 Loose Ends 5:32
  • 12 Fo'-Hop (Por Tras De Bras De Pina) 3:13
  • 13 Lamento (No Morro) 3:21
  • 14 E Menina (Hey Girl) 3:31
  • 15 Yes, Yes Y'All 5:09

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