Released 30 years ago
Feijão com Arroz
Daniela Mercury · 1996
65 min · 17 tracks · música popular brasileira
A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and pop melodies that celebrates cultural identity with infectious energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nobre vagabundo Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics, showcasing Mercury's ability to blend traditional sounds with modern pop sensibilities.
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Você abusou — A powerful rendition of a classic song, Mercury’s interpretation breathes new life into it, highlighting her vocal prowess and emotional depth.
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À primeira vista — This track exemplifies the album's romantic themes while incorporating catchy hooks and danceable beats, making it a standout moment in Mercury's repertoire.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional rhythms with pop elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship but with some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that invites listener participation.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace, providing a contrast to the high-energy songs that dominate the earlier part of the album.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 mid-tempo dance vibes
- celebratory rhythms for gatherings
- infectious energy for parties
- playful melodies for sing-alongs
- cultural roots appreciation sessions
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preferences
- minimalist soundscape enthusiasts
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Mercury's status in Brazil and gained international attention.
- Themes
- Brazilian carnival spirit· playful romance· cultural celebration
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Feijão com Arroz was Daniela Mercury's third studio album, following the successful O Canto da Cidade. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a leading figure in the Brazilian music scene, blending traditional sounds with contemporary pop influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ivete Sangalo· Claudia Leitte· Anitta
Tracklist
- 1 Nobre vagabundo Start here 3:53
- 2 Rapunzel 3:39
- 3 Minas com Bahia 3:16
- 4 Feijão de corda 3:23
- 5 Você abusou 4:20
- 6 Dona Canô 3:25
- 7 Bate couro 3:30
- 8 À primeira vista 4:45
- 9 Rede 4:29
- 10 Musa calabar 3:31
- 11 Vai chover 3:39
- 12 Vestido de chita 4:25
- 13 Do carinho 3:50
- 14 Bandeira flor 4:22
- 15 Vide Gal 3:18
- 16 Usted Abusó (Voce Abusou) 4:24
- 17 上を向いて歩こう (Ue Wo Muite Aruko) 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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