What makes A Mão de Mao by Metrô notable?

This album is significant for its role in popularizing new wave sounds in Brazil during the late 1980s. It received critical acclaim and showcased Metrô's innovative approach to songwriting and production, helping to influence a generation of Brazilian artists exploring similar genres. Released in 1987, A Mão de Mao marked Metrô's third studio album, following their successful second album, Olhar. By this point, the band had solidified their presence in the Brazilian music scene, blending rock influences with a distinctly local flair.

How many songs are on A Mão de Mao?

A Mão de Mao has 9 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

A Mão de Mao

Metrô · 1987

36 min · 9 tracks · new wave

Synth-driven melodies intertwine with poetic lyrics, creating a vibrant tapestry of Brazilian new wave and progressive rock.

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A mão de Mao — The title track encapsulates the band's signature blend of catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrics, establishing the album's thematic core.
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Cinema branco — This track features striking imagery and complex arrangements that highlight Metrô's artistic ambition within the new wave genre.
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Habhitantes — With its infectious rhythm and engaging vocal harmonies, this song exemplifies the band's ability to merge pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical content.
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Lágrimas imóveis — This poignant ballad showcases emotional depth through its introspective lyrics and evocative instrumentation, making it a standout moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases innovative songwriting and production within the Brazilian new wave scene.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong synth melody in 'A mão de Mao', setting a vibrant tone that persists through the first half.
Tracks feature layered instrumentation, often blending synths with traditional rock elements, creating a rich soundscape.
Several songs incorporate shifts in tempo and dynamics, such as 'Atlântico, 07 de novembro', which transitions from a slow build to an energetic climax.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 A mão de Mao 5:00
2 Habhitantes 3:37
3 Cinema branco 3:45
4 Atlântico, 07 de novembro 3:08
5 Boca 3:56
6 Gato preto 3:50
7 Ahnimais (Wiss) 5:24
8 The Red Prayer (Idiot Love) 3:47
9 Lágrimas imóveis 4:20

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