Top tracks — play these first
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Loucura — The opening track sets a powerful tone with its passionate vocals and intricate guitar work, embodying the emotional depth characteristic of fado.
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Barco negro — This song captures the essence of longing and loss through haunting melodies and evocative lyrics, making it a standout representation of Mariza's artistry.
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Meu fado meu — This track serves as a declaration of Mariza's identity within the fado tradition, blending personal narrative with cultural homage in a compelling manner.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional fado with modern influences, showcasing Mariza's vocal range and arrangement skills.
What we noticed
- Mariza's vocal delivery varies from soft and intimate to powerful and soaring, often shifting dynamics within the same song.
- Several tracks include call-and-response elements between Mariza and backing vocalists, enhancing the communal feel typical of fado performances.
- The running time is extended by the inclusion of multiple bonus tracks, which may disrupt the flow established by the main 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing throughout
- contemplative late-night vibes
- cultural storytelling experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Mariza released 'Concerto em Lisboa' in 2006, she had already established herself as a leading figure in fado music. This album followed her critically acclaimed debut, 'Fado em Mim' (2001), and showcased her growth as an artist, solidifying her presence in both Portuguese and international music scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ana Moura· Cristina Branco· Dulce Pontes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Loucura 4:23
- 2 Medo 3:14
- 3 María lisboa 3:15
- 4 Montras 3:41
- 5 Há uma música do povo 3:32
- 6 Barco negro 5:45
- 7 Menino do bairro negro 4:12
- 8 Meu fado meu 3:44
- 9 Duas lágrimas de orvalho 3:06
- 10 Cavaleiro monge 5:01
- 11 Recusa 2:23
- 12 Quando me sinto só 3:09
- 13 Há palavras que nos beijam 3:20
- 14 Feira de castro 5:00
- 15 Desejos vãos 5:03
- 16 Primavera 5:17
- 17 Chuva 4:47
- 18 Ó gente da minha terra 6:28
Disc 2
- 1 Gente da minha terra
- 2 Making of
- 3 Meu fado meu (video)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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