A Mulher do Fim do Mundo
Elza Soares · 2015
40 min · 11 tracks · música popular brasileira
A fierce blend of samba, funk, and spoken word that confronts societal issues with raw emotion and unyielding spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mulher do fim do mundo — The title track serves as a powerful anthem celebrating women's strength and resilience, blending traditional rhythms with modern urgency.
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Maria da Vila Matilde — This song draws on personal narrative and cultural identity, illustrating Soares' unique ability to intertwine storytelling with impactful social commentary.
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Pra fuder — With its provocative title and unapologetic lyrics, this track challenges societal norms surrounding sexuality while maintaining an infectious groove.
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Coração do mar — An evocative opener that sets the tone for the album's exploration of love and loss through rich sonic textures and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of genres and bold themes create a unique listening experience that stands out in contemporary Brazilian music.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, atmospheric track that gradually builds intensity, leading into the title track which features a driving rhythm and layered vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, blending them seamlessly with traditional samba and funk instrumentation.
- The final three tracks shift to more reflective themes, utilizing minimalistic arrangements that contrast with the earlier energetic pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- resilient anthems for empowerment
- intense emotional contrasts throughout
- short tracks for quick engagement
- defiant spirit in every song
Maybe skip if you
- prefer predictable, steady rhythms
- seek light, carefree themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, A Mulher do Fim do Mundo marked Elza Soares' return to music after a five-year hiatus following her previous album, 2010's Elza Soares. At this point in her career, she was already a celebrated figure in Brazilian music, but this album solidified her status as a powerful voice for marginalized communities, showcasing her artistic evolution and resilience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gal Costa· Maria Bethânia· Caetano Veloso
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Coração do mar 1:22
- 2 Mulher do fim do mundo 4:37
- 3 Maria da Vila Matilde 3:44
- 4 Luz vermelha 4:35
- 5 Pra fuder 3:58
- 6 Benedita 5:05
- 7 Firmeza?! 3:34
- 8 Dança 3:34
- 9 O canal 3:09
- 10 Solto 3:41
- 11 Comigo 3:35
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