Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

73 /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 Você e eu, eu e você (Juntinhos) 4:50
  • 2 Não vá 5:03
  • 3 Tudo vai mudar 3:30
  • 4 Nissei linda, linda nissei 4:08
  • 5 Nossa história de amor 4:20
  • 6 Nosso adeus 3:30
  • 7 Não fique triste 5:21
  • 8 Está difícil de esquecer 5:23
  • 9 Meu samba 3:01
  • 10 Doeu mais que doer 5:02

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata