Time and Again
Eliane Elias · 2024
38 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of Brazilian rhythms and jazz harmonies creates a lush, inviting soundscape across the album's tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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At First Sight Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its enchanting melody and intricate interplay between piano and vocals, showcasing Elias's signature style.
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Falo Do Amor — The song combines heartfelt lyrics with a captivating rhythm that exemplifies the seamless melding of Brazilian musical traditions with jazz sensibilities.
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It's Time — With its driving beat and evocative lyrics, this track stands out as a call to embrace the present moment, encapsulating the album’s overarching theme.
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Making Honey — This track features lush harmonies and intricate arrangements that highlight Elias's prowess as both a vocalist and pianist, making it a standout piece.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends Brazilian rhythms with jazz harmonies, showcasing strong composition and craft.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively track that features syncopated rhythms and intricate piano lines, setting a vibrant tone.
- Each track incorporates varying Brazilian styles, with some tracks prominently featuring percussion instruments like the berimbau and pandeiro.
- The final two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed evenings
- vibrant rhythms for joyful moments
- consistent flow invites deep listening
- gradual development enhances engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer immediate energy bursts
- seek standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and innovation in sound for an established artist.
- Career context
- In 2024, Eliane Elias was well-established in her career, building on the success of her previous works. 'Time and Again' serves as her latest studio album, following a series of critically acclaimed releases that reinforced her influence in both jazz and Brazilian music scenes. At this point, she had a robust discography that showcased her evolution as an artist blending genres seamlessly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Pat Metheny· Herbie Hancock
Tracklist
- 1 At First Sight Start here 5:24
- 2 Falo Do Amor 3:58
- 3 It's Time 3:56
- 4 How Many Times 5:27
- 5 Sempre 4:24
- 6 A Volta 4:50
- 7 Making Honey 5:25
- 8 Too Late 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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