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 A festa do Santo Reis 2:40
  • 2 Não quero dinheiro (Só quero amar) 2:33
  • 3 Salve Nossa Senhora 1:55
  • 4 Um dia eu chego lá 2:04
  • 5 Não vou ficar 2:53
  • 6 Broken Heart 1:14
  • 7 Você 4:04
  • 8 Preciso aprender a ser só 2:44
  • 9 I Don't Know What to Do With Myself 3:41
  • 10 É por você que vivo 2:32
  • 11 Meu país 1:34
  • 12 I Don't Care 2:37

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata