O Inimitável
Roberto Carlos · 1968
39 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A lush, melodic tapestry woven with romantic ballads and rhythmic Brazilian influences that showcase Roberto Carlos's emotive vocal style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Eu te amo, te amo, te amo — This track encapsulates the album's romantic essence, featuring heartfelt lyrics and a captivating melody that highlights Carlos's expressive vocal delivery.
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Ninguém vai tirar você de mim — With its strong emotional resonance and clear declaration of love, this song stands out for its lyrical depth and memorable chorus.
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E não vou mais deixar você tão só Start here — Opening the album with a sense of urgency and longing, this track sets the tone for the entire record while showcasing Carlos's musical evolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends Brazilian sounds with rock elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness in its style.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestration with strings and brass that complement Carlos's vocal delivery, creating a rich soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional Brazilian rhythms, such as bossa nova and samba, alongside rock influences.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the latter half introduces more varied tempos and emotional dynamics.
- 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
- romantic evening ambiance
- intimate personal reflections
- gentle melodic storytelling
- steady emotional pacing
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Roberto Carlos's status in música popular brasileira.
- Themes
- 1960s Brazilian romance· bossa nova rhythms· heartfelt declarations
- Career context
- Released on December 1, 1968, O Inimitável was Roberto Carlos's fifth studio album, solidifying his status as a leading figure in música popular brasileira. Following the success of his previous albums, this release marked a period of artistic maturity where he began to explore more complex themes in his songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Caetano Veloso· Gilberto Gil· Milton Nascimento
Tracklist
- 1 E não vou mais deixar você tão só Start here 3:32
- 2 Ninguém vai tirar você de mim 2:57
- 3 Se você pensa 2:41
- 4 É meu, é meu, é meu 3:08
- 5 Quase fui lhe procurar 3:26
- 6 Eu te amo, te amo, te amo 3:59
- 7 As canções que você fez pra mim 3:31
- 8 Nem mesmo você 2:39
- 9 Ciúme de você 3:02
- 10 Não há dinheiro que pague 2:37
- 11 O tempo vai apagar 3:37
- 12 Madrasta 4:12
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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