Elis
Trem Azul
- Som Livre 411.6006
- 2LP
- Brazil
- 1982
- Latin
Condition
- VG+ Light crackle
- VG+
Released in 1982, *Trem Azul* is a late-career masterpiece by the legendary Brazilian singer Elis Regina. This album predominantly features songs by Milton Nascimento, Lo Borges, and other artists associated with the Clube da Esquina movement, showcasing Elis's mature expressive power in a quietly profound way. Rather than flashy techniques or emotional outbursts, her singing is characterized by her ability to draw out the essence of each song through vocal nuances, breath control, and the timing of her delivery. While rooted in MPB, the album is dominated by an introspective and calm tone, reflecting Elis's musical culmination in her later years. Though often overshadowed by her more famous works, this is an important album that leaves a deep impression. Recommended!