As Dez Mais
Titãs · 1999
37 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant mix of Brazilian rock rhythms and poignant lyrics, balancing raw emotion with playful irony.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gostava tanto de você Start here — This opening track juxtaposes nostalgia with a catchy melody, encapsulating the album's exploration of love and loss through an upbeat lens.
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Sete cidades — With its narrative-driven lyrics and rhythmic shifts, this track illustrates the band's storytelling prowess while reflecting on personal and collective experiences.
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Pelados em Santos — This song incorporates a playful tone and vivid imagery, making it a standout example of the band's ability to weave humor into serious themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances engaging songwriting with strong production, though it may not fully reward repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong single that sets a mid-tempo pace, followed by tracks that alternate between upbeat rhythms and more introspective moments.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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 mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective lyrics for deep thinking
- vibrant energy for casual gatherings
- easy flow for background listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic love· Brazilian rock rhythms· playful irony
- Career context
- Released in 1999, As Dez Mais is Titãs' sixth studio album, following the more experimental volume O Pior da Dita Cuja. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from their earlier punk roots towards a broader alternative rock sound, showcasing their evolution as songwriters and performers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Os Paralamas do Sucesso· Legião Urbana· Nação Zumbi
Tracklist
- 1 Gostava tanto de você Start here 3:59
- 2 Sete cidades 3:26
- 3 Circo de feras 3:50
- 4 Rotina 3:19
- 5 Querem acabar comigo 3:39
- 6 Fuga №11 4:35
- 7 Pelados em Santos 3:29
- 8 Um certo alguém 3:21
- 9 Ciúme 4:06
- 10 Aluga-se 3:19
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
O Samba Poconé
Skank
Combines Brazilian rhythms with introspective lyrics, balancing emotion and irony in a vibrant sound.
O Passo do Lui
Os Paralamas do Sucesso
Shares a similar blend of rock and Brazilian influences, with poignant storytelling and rhythmic playfulness.
Da lama ao caos
Nação Zumbi
Merges alternative rock with Brazilian cultural elements, evoking raw emotions and social commentary.
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