Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

Elis Regina's vibrant vocal performances and varied arrangements create a distinctive sound that stands out in Brazilian music.

What we noticed

• — The album opens with a gentle bossa nova track that gradually builds in intensity, leading into more upbeat samba rhythms by the third track.
• — Regina's vocal delivery varies from soft and introspective to powerful and commanding, often within the same song.
• — Several tracks feature intricate arrangements with strings and brass, enhancing the emotional weight of Regina's performances.

How the number is built

Composition 25% of the score

8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score

7/10

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

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.