Perfil
Cássia Eller · 2003
55 min · 14 tracks · rock music
A vibrant fusion of rock and samba, Cássia Eller's vocals weave through heartfelt lyrics with a raw, emotive energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Malandragem — Malandragem stands out for its infectious melody and poignant lyrics that explore themes of love and longing, encapsulating Eller's emotive vocal style.
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O segundo sol — This track features a compelling arrangement that highlights Eller's powerful delivery, making it an anthem of hope and resilience amidst uncertainty.
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Por enquanto — Por enquanto is a reflective ballad that showcases Eller's ability to convey deep emotion, using sparse instrumentation to enhance the lyrical introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Perfil showcases Cássia Eller's vocal prowess and blends rock with samba, making it distinct yet cohesive.
What we noticed
- The album opens with two high-energy tracks that set a vibrant tone, followed by a shift to more introspective pieces in the middle.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for 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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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
- steady emotional exploration throughout
- vibrant vocal performances uplift
- poetic lyrics for introspection
- consistent flow with gradual peaks
- engaging sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2003, Perfil was Cássia Eller's last studio album before her untimely death later that year. Following her critically acclaimed album, Com Você... Meu Mundo Ficaria Completo (1999), this record further established her unique blend of Brazilian popular music and rock. At this point in her career, Eller had solidified her place as a significant voice in música popular brasileira.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marisa Monte· Ana Carolina· Ney Matogrosso
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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O segundo sol
The chorus shifts from a hopeful tone to a more contemplative reflection on life's transient nature.
This progression deepens the emotional impact by juxtaposing optimism with a sober recognition of impermanence.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Malandragem 4:08
- 2 O segundo sol 4:12
- 3 E.C.T. 3:50
- 4 Gatas extraordinárias 3:33
- 5 Palavras ao vento 3:34
- 6 Por enquanto 4:06
- 7 Todo amor que houver nessa vida 3:49
- 8 Nós (Ao vivo) 3:15
- 9 Milagreiro 5:45
- 10 Só se for a dois 3:44
- 11 Juventude transviada 4:40
- 12 Na cadência do samba 3:16
- 13 Coronel Antônio Bento 3:20
- 14 Brasil 4:11
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