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 Idade 2:15
  • 2 My Little Girl 2:05
  • 3 O que você quer apostar? 2:30
  • 4 Canário do reino 2:21
  • 5 Já era tempo de você 3:12
  • 6 Where Is My Other Half 3:57
  • 7 O que me importa 2:33
  • 8 Lamento 3:29
  • 9 Sofre 4:44
  • 10 Razão de sambar 1:28
  • 11 Pelo amor de deus 3:01
  • 12 These Are the Songs (Esta é a canção) 3:09

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata