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.
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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Roda 2:36
  • 2 Samba em Paz 1:56
  • 3 Pra Dizer Adeus 3:45
  • 4 Estatuinha 2:26
  • 5 Veleiro 3:10
  • 6 Boa Palavra 4:30
  • 7 Lunik 9 3:12
  • 8 Tem Mais Samba 2:25
  • 9 Sonho de Maria 3:20
  • 10 Tereza Sabe Sambar 3:29
  • 11 Carinhoso 3:57
  • 12 Canção do Sal 2:56

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata