Top tracks — play these first
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Leva-me aos fados — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, combining traditional fado elements with Moura's emotive vocal delivery, setting a poignant tone for the record.
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Fado das mágoas — This track's haunting melody and reflective lyrics highlight Moura's ability to convey deep emotion through fado, showcasing her mastery of the genre.
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Não é um fado normal — By challenging conventions with its lyrical content and structure, this song exemplifies Moura's innovative approach to traditional fado music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional fado with modern elements while maintaining strong vocal performances.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a traditional fado guitar accompaniment, establishing the genre's roots immediately.
- Several tracks incorporate modern instrumentation, such as strings and percussion, which blend seamlessly with the classic fado elements.
- The last three tracks feature a gradual decrease in tempo, creating a reflective conclusion to 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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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 emotional exploration throughout
- soulful moments for quiet reflection
- consistent flow for focused listening
- subtle crescendos that invite immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat instant gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Leva-me aos Fados was Ana Moura's third studio album, following her breakthrough with 2007's Para Além da Saudade. By this time, she had already established herself as a prominent figure in the fado scene, garnering attention for her fresh interpretations of the genre. This album solidified her reputation and showcased her evolution as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mariza· Cristina Branco· Dulce Pontes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leva-me aos fados 3:00
- 2 Como uma nuvem no céu 3:10
- 3 Por minha conta 3:32
- 4 A penumbra 2:44
- 5 Caso arrumado 2:22
- 6 Talvez depois 3:16
- 7 Rumo ao sul 3:51
- 8 Fado das águas 3:15
- 9 Fado vestido de fado 2:32
- 10 Critica da razão pura 2:56
- 11 De quando em vez 4:00
- 12 Fado das mágoas 2:44
- 13 Águas passadas 4:08
- 14 Que dizer de nós 4:42
- 15 Não é um fado normal 4:23
- 16 Esta noite 3:05
- 17 Na palma da mão 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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