Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

76 /100
Alpine
Higher than 75% 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 Oriente 2:25
  • 2 O Caçador de Esmeralda 3:28
  • 3 Doente Morena 3:12
  • 4 Agnus Sei 3:25
  • 5 Meio do Campo 1:57
  • 6 Cabaré 3:53
  • 7 Ladeira da Preguiça 2:45
  • 8 Folhas Secas 3:37
  • 9 Comadre 2:54
  • 10 É Com Esse Que Eu Vou 2:47

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata