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Roberto Carlos

Roberto Carlos · 1980

43 min · 10 tracks · rock music

Intimate ballads intertwine with rhythmic rock elements, showcasing a blend of traditional Brazilian music and contemporary sounds.

Top tracks — play these first

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    A guerra dos meninos — This track opens the album with a poignant reflection on childhood innocence lost amidst societal conflicts, setting an emotional tone for the record.
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    Não se afaste de mim — Featuring heartfelt lyrics about longing and connection, this song beautifully showcases Carlos's ability to evoke deep emotions through simple yet powerful melodies.
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    Amante à moda antiga — This track stands out for its nostalgic take on love and romance, blending classic bossa nova influences with contemporary pop, illustrating Carlos's versatility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodies and arrangements, blending rock with Brazilian influences effectively.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of lush string arrangements that complement the melodic ballads throughout.
  • Tracks often employ a call-and-response structure between the lead vocals and backing harmonies, enhancing emotional engagement.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A guerra dos meninos 6:04
  • 2 O gosto de tudo 3:50
  • 3 A ilha 4:26
  • 4 Eu me vi tão só 3:55
  • 5 Passatempo 4:16
  • 6 Não se afaste de mim 4:21
  • 7 Procura-se 5:01
  • 8 Amante à moda antiga 3:17
  • 9 Tentativa 4:22
  • 10 Confissão 4:21

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata