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Released 20 years ago

Eu Só Quero Ser Livre

Perlla · 2006

50 min · 14 tracks

A vibrant blend of Brazilian funk and pop rhythms that radiates youthful energy and a carefree spirit.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Eu vou — This track not only serves as the album's lead single but encapsulates its carefree themes of freedom and self-expression, resonating widely with listeners.
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    Tremendo vacilão — With its catchy hook and playful lyrics, this track exemplifies Perlla's signature style and showcases the infectious energy of Brazilian funk.
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    Beijo bom — This song highlights a romantic side with a fun twist, illustrating Perlla's versatility while maintaining the upbeat vibe of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic funk and pop, showcasing Perlla's youthful style while influencing mainstream Brazilian music.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with danceable beats, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a contrast.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns typical of funk carioca, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
  • The use of electronic instrumentation alongside traditional Brazilian rhythms creates a vibrant sound that is characteristic of early 2000s pop-funk.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Ja não somos mais livres

    The moment shifts from vibrant expressions of freedom to contemplative reflections on lost liberties, creating a poignant contrast within the album.

    This transition marks a thematic depth that contrasts with the otherwise upbeat tone, revealing the complexity of personal autonomy.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Eu vou 3:35
  • 2 Tremendo vacilão 3:44
  • 3 Totalmente demais 3:04
  • 4 Estória de caô 2:41
  • 5 Ja não somos mais livres 2:57
  • 6 Cansado 3:30
  • 7 Pára de se iludir 3:57
  • 8 Beijo bom 3:15
  • 9 Groove Dance 3:06
  • 10 Depois do amor 3:45
  • 11 Tudo bem 3:28
  • 12 Males 3:38
  • 13 Eu vou (extended) 4:19
  • 14 Groove Dance (extended) 5:14

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