I originally bought this CD on a Japanese import about a year ago after despairing of ever finding it on a domestic label. Now we have it! Though its been more than 30 years since its original release, Tide is just as delightful today as it ever was. There are those who would despise this as elevator music-those with a tin ear who know not the difference between mellow and schlock.Jobim, one of the founding fathers of the bossa nova sound, is nothing if not the King of Mellow and the apex of his creativity is to be heard on a trio of CTI/A&M albums released in the late 60s. Tide is one of these. (Wave and Stoneflower are the others.) The album opens with a familiar and overplayed, yet enjoyable rendition of Girl from Ipanema. Then the album becomes a nice mix between the laid-back and the up-tempo but always MELLOW.My favorites on the album are Tema Jazz (featuring an Ian Anderson-like flute solo by Hermeto Pascoal) and Rockanalia which features an understated but powerful show of Jobim's famous "one-note" piano style. On the more relaxed side, my favorites are the title cut, again featuring an excellent restrained Jobim piano interlude, and the romantic Carinhoso. There is not a bad song on the album. Tide surely deserves a place in the collection of every jazz and bossa nova enthusiast. The title of this review describes Tide perfectly.

At long last, "Tide", the sequel to the 1967 classic "Wave"(see review) is finally available to American Jobim lovers on CD! Released in late 1970 "Tide" is a continuation of that masterwork, but features more of Jobim's great grand and electric piano playing. Jobim is supported by great players like Ron Carter, Hubert Laws, Hermeto Pascoal, Joe Farrell, Airto Moreira, and features arrangements by Eumir Deodato, rather than by Claus Ogerman this time. Stand out tracks on this album include the title track, "Remember", and "Tema Jazz". As an added bonus, there are three additional versions of "Tema Jazz" including two alternate takes, and the complete unedited master take of the song, as well as a wonderful alternate version of "Tide" without orchestration and Jobims' electric piano taking the place of the flutes. Nicely repackaged in a digipak and beautifully remastered(not to mention the great price! ), this gem of an album shines even brighter than before. Thank you Verve and all I can say is MORE PLEASE! MORE!

I must confess. I have not heard the CD version of this album but I do own the vinyl version which was re-issued back in 1984. Nevertheless, I feel compelled to share my thoughts about this album and again, it's only based on my listening experience with the A&M Audio Masters version.

The vinyl version of this album is truly outstanding. "Tide" was a good follow-up to "Wave" and it is every bit as enjoyable in its own way as "Wave" is in its.

Although "Tide" doesn't have the consistency that "Wave" does, it is a well-produced album that has some first-rate performances by Jobim. "Sue Ann", "Tide", "Remember" and "Caribe" are among the finer cuts on this album and they are ones you will definitely want your CD player to play over and over again.

In reading some of the other reviews on this site, several people have expressed their displeasure with the way Verve remastered this album. Being a purist, I too would be dissatisfied with any re-issued recording that was not faithful to the original performance. Nevertheless, I still think this reconstituted CD would be worth buying; likewise, I plan to add this CD to my collection as it is truly a Jobim classic.

I prefer the subtle and melancholy magic of "Wave," but "Tide" is pure and essential Jobim. Every track is outstanding, but the album as a whole lacks the underlying melancholic beauty of "Wave." It occasionally swings (i.e. sections of "Garota de Ipanema") and I think that this detracts from the laid-back flavour that I've come to know and love from Jobim.

Still, make no mistake-- this is an incredible album (a classy reissue as well!), and belongs in the collection of anyone interested in bossa-nova.

This is a great album for fans of bossa nova, fans of Jobim, or music that puts you in a good mood and relaxes you. A true classic and definitely one of my favorites. It's also a great introduction to light Brazilian jazz.