Tim Maia 1972 (vinyl LP)

This 1972 studio album from legendary singer and composer Tim Maia is the third in his incredible run of self-titled masterpieces of the '70s and is another stellar set of Brazilian soul and perfectly crafted pop. From the rave-up intro of "Idade" to the one-two punch of the funky "O Que Voce Quer Apostar" and the forró-pop "Canario Do Reino", the album is full of Brazilian favorites. The three songs sung in English, including the lovely "Little Girl" and the epic "Where Is My Other Half" add yet another dimension to this classic set.