Elis
Elis Regina · 1977
36 min · 10 tracks · música popular brasileira
A vibrant fusion of bossa nova and samba, exploring Brazilian musical traditions with emotive vocals and intricate arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Romaria — This track showcases Regina's powerful vocal delivery paired with poignant lyrics reflecting on faith and longing, making it a defining moment of the album.
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Morro velho — With its rich harmonies and deep emotional resonance, this song encapsulates the album's exploration of Brazilian folk themes and Regina's interpretative strength.
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Caxangá — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its lively rhythm and intricate melody, highlighting Regina's ability to blend traditional sounds with contemporary flair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Elis Regina's 'Elis' showcases strong songwriting and emotive performances, though its pacing varies significantly across tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively samba track, followed by a gradual shift to more introspective pieces, particularly evident in the placement of 'Romaria' as the sixth track.
- Vocal harmonies are layered throughout, with Regina's voice often accompanied by rich instrumentation that includes strings and brass, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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 pacing for reflective moments
- gradual development of emotional depth
- for afternoon relaxation
- intimate listening with poetic lyrics
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Elis Regina was at a pivotal point in her career with 'Elis', following her earlier success in the 1970s. This album came after her celebrated works like 'Falso Brilhante' and marked a continued evolution in her sound, showcasing her versatility as an artist and solidifying her status in Brazilian music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gal Costa· Maria Bethânia· Caetano Veloso
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Romaria
The bridge where the perspective shifts from collective yearning to personal reflection creates a deeper emotional connection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Caxangá 3:13
- 2 Colagem 4:18
- 3 Vecchio novo 3:26
- 4 Morro velho 4:49
- 5 Qualquer dia 2:29
- 6 Romaria 4:07
- 7 A dama do Apocalipse 4:05
- 8 Cartomante 3:17
- 9 Sentimental eu fico 4:11
- 10 Transversal do tempo 2:30
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