Released 20 years ago
Infinito Particular
Marisa Monte · 2006
73 min · 15 tracks · música popular brasileira
A lush blend of Brazilian rhythms and melodic exploration, punctuated by intimate lyrics and Monte's ethereal vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Infinito particular — The title track encapsulates the album’s essence, weaving poetic lyrics with a captivating melody that highlights Monte's vocal range and emotional depth.
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Pra ser sincero — This song showcases Monte's ability to blend traditional Brazilian sounds with modern influences, creating an accessible yet sophisticated listening experience.
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A primeira pedra — With its intricate arrangement and heartfelt lyrics, this track stands out as a reflection on personal history and relationships, inviting listeners into Monte's introspective world.
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Quem foi — This piece effectively balances nostalgia with contemporary themes, illustrating Monte's skillful storytelling through music while maintaining a rich sonic texture.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with a unique blend of rhythms and textures that define its sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a steady build in instrumentation, layering strings and percussion before introducing Monte's vocals.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- vibrant rhythms for uplifting moods
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- poetic lyrics for reflective moments
- long multimedia piece for exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tunes
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Infinito Particular is Marisa Monte's fifth studio album, released in 2006 after a four-year hiatus following her critically acclaimed album, Universo ao Meu Redor. This period marked her return to solo work after collaborating with various artists, showcasing her growth as both a vocalist and songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ana Carolina· Elis Regina· Caetano Veloso
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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A primeira pedra
The verse shifts from reminiscing about past love to questioning one's choices directly, creating an introspective dialogue within the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Infinito particular 4:11
- 2 Vilarejo 3:29
- 3 Pra ser sincero 2:54
- 4 Levante 2:31
- 5 Aquela 2:51
- 6 A primeira pedra 2:54
- 7 O rio 2:39
- 8 Gerânio 2:53
- 9 Quem foi 2:40
- 10 Pernambucobucolismo 2:54
- 11 Aconteceu 3:06
- 12 Até parece 2:25
- 13 Pelo tempo que durar 5:59
- 14 multimedia track 32:24
- 15 multimedia track 0:00
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