Top tracks — play these first
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Lágrimas do Céu — This opening track encapsulates the emotional core of the album, showcasing Carminho's powerful voice against poignant instrumentation that sets the tone for her exploration of love and loss.
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Fado das Queixas — In this track, Carminho employs traditional fado elements while weaving contemporary storytelling, illustrating the genre's evolution and her personal connection to its themes.
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À Beira do Cais — This song combines haunting melodies with vivid imagery, reflecting on nostalgia and longing, making it a standout example of how Carminho bridges past and present in her work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively merges fado and pop, showcasing strong vocals and thoughtful arrangements.
What we noticed
- Carminho's vocal delivery often employs a call-and-response technique with instrumental sections, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies and backing vocals that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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8/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 Lágrimas do Céu 3:43
- 2 Malva-Rosa 2:03
- 3 As Pedras da Minha Rua 3:47
- 4 Bom Dia, Amor (Carta de Maria José) 3:40
- 5 Folha 3:03
- 6 Meu Namorado 3:19
- 7 Fado das Queixas 2:06
- 8 Fado Adeus 3:51
- 9 Cabeça de Vento 3:22
- 10 Impressão Digital 2:34
- 11 Talvez 2:55
- 12 À Beira do Cais 2:41
- 13 Ruas 3:55
- 14 Saudades do Brasil em Portugal 3:37
- 15 Disse-te Adeus 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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