This live album had a big hit with "Vaca Profana," re-recorded by Gal Costa and several other artists. Veloso recovers two of João Gilberto's delicate jewels, "Oba-lá-Lá" and "Bim Bom"; "Pra Que Mentir," a fundamental song by the fundamental duo Noel Rosa/Vadico, with an excellent violão arrangement; and the classics "Calúnia," "Kalú," "Solidão," "Lealdade," and the Gardel tango "Cuesta Abaixo." "Nosso Eestranho Amor," and "Dom de Iludir" are Veloso's creations that deserve mention. This is one of the delicate albums by Veloso, singing alone with his violão (which reaches considerable sophistication here). ~ Alvaro Neder, All Music Guide
