Top tracks — play these first
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Pescador de ilusões — This track encapsulates the album's spirit with its evocative lyrics that reflect hope amid struggle, resonating deeply with listeners and showcasing the band's lyrical strength.
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Mar de gente — A powerful anthem that addresses themes of community and collective experience, this song blends rhythmic elements seamlessly with impactful storytelling.
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Homem amarelo — With its sharp social critique, this track stands out for its bold lyrics and compelling arrangement, highlighting the band's commitment to addressing pressing societal issues.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's acoustic approach and socially conscious lyrics create a strong connection to its themes.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent acoustic instrumentation throughout, with guitar, percussion, and occasional brass elements supporting the vocals.
- Tracks often blend spoken word and singing, creating a conversational tone that enhances the lyrical storytelling.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response patterns between the lead vocalist and background singers, emphasizing community and engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for reflective moments
- intimate acoustic vibes for solitude
- socially conscious themes resonate deeply
- long-form listening with emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party anthems
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Acústico MTV marks O Rappa's fifth album and their first live release, showcasing a pivotal shift in their sound towards a more stripped-back, acoustic approach. Released in 2005, it followed their commercially successful album, 2003's 'O Rappa', solidifying their status as influential figures in Brazilian music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Natiruts· Skank· Pato Banton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Na frente do reto 5:29
- 2 Mar de gente 4:54
- 3 Brixton, Bronx ou Baixada 5:53
- 4 Homem amarelo 6:33
- 5 Lado B lado A 5:15
- 6 Reza vela 6:29
- 7 Se não avisar o bicho pega 4:39
- 8 Rodo cotidiano 6:17
- 9 Não perca as crianças de vista 5:22
- 10 Pescador de ilusões 5:06
- 11 O salto 5:42
- 12 Papo de surdo e mudo 5:00
- 13 Eu quero ver gol 6:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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