Dez de Dezembro
Cássia Eller · 2002
38 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rock and samba, blending heartfelt lyrics with Cássia Eller's dynamic vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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All Star — This track exemplifies Eller's ability to infuse rock sensibilities into Brazilian music, transforming a beloved classic into a stirring anthem that showcases her vocal prowess.
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Júlia — A deeply personal ballad, Júlia highlights Eller's emotive range and storytelling ability, creating an intimate connection with listeners while reflecting on themes of love and loss.
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Get Back — Her rendition adds a unique flair to this familiar tune, blending rock rhythms with samba influences, thereby breathing new life into the original.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock and samba with strong vocals, showcasing both reinterpretations and original material.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a cover of 'Get Back', immediately establishing a rock foundation before transitioning into samba-influenced tracks.
- Several tracks feature unexpected tempo changes, such as 'All Star' which shifts from a steady groove to a more frenetic pace halfway through.
- The final track, 'Só se for a dois', closes the album with a stripped-down arrangement, contrasting with the more layered instrumentation found earlier.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 groove throughout
- soulful vocals for emotional connection
- for relaxed gatherings
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
- seek varied standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Dez de Dezembro was Cássia Eller’s final studio album before her untimely death later that year. This record followed her acclaimed album, O Marginal (1999), solidifying her status as a leading figure in Brazilian music while showcasing her artistic evolution towards more personal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marisa Monte· Ana Carolina· Ney Matogrosso
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Back 2:53
- 2 No recreio 3:44
- 3 All Star 3:20
- 4 Eu sou neguinha 4:26
- 5 Nada vai mudar isto 3:44
- 6 Fiz o que pude 3:27
- 7 Júlia 2:51
- 8 Nenhum Roberto 3:22
- 9 Little Wing 3:38
- 10 Vila do sossego 3:35
- 11 Só se for a dois 3:43
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