Dois selos e um carimbo cover

Dois selos e um carimbo

Deolinda · 2010

49 min · 14 tracks · fado

A contemporary fado album that melds traditional Portuguese sounds with modern storytelling and an intimate, conversational tone.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Se Uma Onda Invertesse a Marcha — The opening track introduces the album's playful yet introspective narrative style, setting the tone for the entire record with its engaging melody and lyrical depth.
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    Não Tenho Mais Razões — This song captures the essence of emotional vulnerability in fado, showcasing Deolinda’s ability to blend traditional themes with relatable modern experiences.
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    Um Contra o Outro — With its lively rhythm and clever lyrics, this track demonstrates the band's knack for storytelling while maintaining a traditional fado structure, making it a standout piece.
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    Quando Janto em Restaurantes — This track highlights social commentary through its lyrics, addressing themes of everyday life that resonate well with urban audiences, reinforcing Deolinda's modern fado appeal.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends traditional fado with modern narratives, maintaining a strong identity while appealing to younger audiences.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a lively track featuring traditional guitar and vocal harmonies, setting an upbeat tone that persists through the first half.
  • Several tracks incorporate conversational lyrics that reflect everyday experiences, creating an intimate atmosphere.
  • The last three tracks slow down significantly, introducing more melancholic themes and allowing for a reflective conclusion.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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 Se Uma Onda Invertesse a Marcha 2:56
  • 2 Um Contra o Outro 3:36
  • 3 Não Tenho Mais Razões 2:58
  • 4 Passou Por Mim e Sorriu 5:07
  • 5 Sem Noção 2:43
  • 6 A Problemática Colocação de Um Mastro 3:48
  • 7 Ignaras Vedetas 3:24
  • 8 Quando Janto em Restaurantes 2:26
  • 9 Entre Alvalade e as Portas de Benfica 4:35
  • 10 Canção de Tal Guitarra 3:17
  • 11 Patinho de Borracha 2:59
  • 12 Há Dias Que Não São Dias 4:33
  • 13 Fado Notário 2:35
  • 14 Uma Ilha 4:35

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