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Released 40 years ago

Tim Maia

Tim Maia · 1986

41 min · 10 tracks · funk

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Tim Maia's debut blends funk and samba with strong arrangements, showcasing his unique style within Brazilian music.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong brass section that sets a lively tone, followed by rhythmic guitar patterns typical of funk and samba.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal arrangements, emphasizing the communal aspect of Brazilian music.
  • The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a contrast to the energetic opening and allowing for emotional reflection.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 Pudera 5:02
  • 2 Brilho 3:14
  • 3 Vê se decide 3:42
  • 4 Telefone 3:51
  • 5 O vento e as canções 4:40
  • 6 Do Leme ao Pontal (Tomo guaraná, suco de cajú, goiabada para sobremesa) 4:17
  • 7 Preciosa 3:50
  • 8 Sonhar contigo 3:56
  • 9 Se eu soubesse 5:00
  • 10 Brother, Father, Sister and Mother 3:36

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata