Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

70 /100
Alpine
Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

The album blends intricate melodies and poetic lyrics, reflecting both personal and political themes in Brazilian music.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature complex vocal harmonies and layered instrumentation, particularly in 'Cálice', which combines poignant lyrics with rich musical textures.
  • The final track ends on a reflective note, using a slow tempo and sparse arrangement that contrasts sharply with the energetic opening.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Morro Dois Irmãos 2:55
  • 2 Trapaças 2:37
  • 3 Na ilha de Lia, no barco de Rosa (meio-dia, meia-lua) 3:37
  • 4 Baticum 3:44
  • 5 A permuta dos Santos 4:03
  • 6 O futebol 2:52
  • 7 A mais bonita 3:35
  • 8 Uma palavra 2:39
  • 9 Tanta saudade 4:31
  • 10 Valsa Brasileira 2:59

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata