Elis
Elis Regina · 1980
48 min · 13 tracks · música popular brasileira
A vibrant tapestry of bossa nova and samba woven with Elis Regina's unmistakable vocal intensity and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Só Deus é quem sabe — This track features haunting melodies that highlight Regina's vocal prowess while exploring themes of longing and existential reflection, capturing the album's emotional core.
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O trem azul — A poignant blend of melody and lyrical introspection, this song showcases Regina's ability to convey deep emotions through her dynamic vocal delivery.
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Se eu quiser falar com Deus — This track stands out for its spiritual themes and delicate arrangement, allowing Regina’s voice to shine as she grapples with profound questions of faith and existence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
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.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- intimate moments of reflection
- joyful rhythms for celebration
- poetic lyrics that resonate
- uplifting energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced experiences
- seek only standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in December 1980, 'Elis' marked a significant return for Elis Regina after a brief hiatus following her previous album, 'Falso Brilhante'. At this point, she had already established herself as one of Brazil's most celebrated vocalists, solidifying her legacy in the Música Popular Brasileira scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gal Costa· Maria Bethânia· Caetano Veloso
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vento de maio 3:26
- 2 Sai dessa 2:10
- 3 Tiro ao Álvaro 2:44
- 4 Só Deus é quem sabe 3:57
- 5 O que foi feito devera (De Vera) 4:51
- 6 Nova estação 3:20
- 7 Calcanhar de Aquiles 3:13
- 8 Outro cais 2:04
- 9 Rebento 5:07
- 10 O trem azul 4:28
- 11 O medo de amar é o medo de ser livre 4:26
- 12 Se eu quiser falar com Deus 4:15
- 13 Aprendendo a jogar 4:07
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