Top tracks — play these first
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Escrevi teu nome no vento — This opening track showcases Carminho's emotive vocal delivery and sets the tone for the album's exploration of longing and nostalgia.
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Meu amor marinheiro — The song blends evocative storytelling with melodic intricacies, highlighting the traditional roots of fado while allowing Carminho's artistry to shine through.
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O Tejo corre no Tejo — With its lyrical reference to Lisbon's iconic river, this track encapsulates the essence of place that permeates the album, grounding the listener in Carminho’s cultural landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Fado blends traditional and modern elements effectively, showcasing Carminho's unique voice and emotional delivery.
What we noticed
- Carminho's vocal delivery is characterized by long, expressive phrases that often linger on specific notes, creating an intimate atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
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 melodic journey throughout
- haunting emotional resonance
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- intimate listening for solitude
- short tracks for quick immersion
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party atmosphere
- prefer longer, expansive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Fado marked Carminho's debut album, introducing her unique voice to the world. At this point, she was a fresh face in the fado scene, poised to become one of its leading figures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mariza· Ana Moura· Dulce Pontes
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Carta a Lisboa
The narrative shifts into a poignant letter format, directly addressing the city with both affection and melancholy.
This structural choice deepens the emotional connection to Lisbon, transforming it from a mere backdrop into a character full of personal significance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Escrevi teu nome no vento 3:14
- 2 A Bia da Mouraria 2:14
- 3 Meu amor marinheiro 3:03
- 4 Palavras dadas 1:44
- 5 Espelho quebrado 3:14
- 6 Marcha de Alfama 2:35
- 7 O Tejo corre no Tejo 2:38
- 8 A voz 3:44
- 9 Voltar a ser 2:08
- 10 Carta a Lisboa 2:32
- 11 Carta a Leslie Burke 2:40
- 12 Uma vida noutra vida 2:07
- 13 Nunca é silêncio vão 2:22
- 14 Senhora da Nazaré 2:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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