Rua dos Amores

World · 2012 · 13 tracks · 57m

Rua dos Amores

Intricate nylon-string guitar work meets lush, jazz-inflected pop. A warm, sophisticated meditation on love and longing from a Brazilian master.

January 1, 2012 · Luanda Records

A sophisticated and warm exploration of love's complexities, balanced between joyful rhythm and nostalgic reflection.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks · 57m

01

Já não somos dois

4:14

02

Anjo de vitrô

5:22

03

Triste é o cara

4:56

04

Acerto de contas

4:06

05

Bangalô

4:58

06

Pecado

4:19

07

Ares sutis

3:38

08

Quinze anos

4:10

09

Vive

5:22

10

Pode esquecer

4:12

11

Reverberou

4:03

12

Quase perdida

4:00

13

Rua dos Amores

3:51

Moments Worth Listening For

The intricate acoustic guitar interplay on the opening track that establishes a sophisticated but accessible rhythmic foundation

The sudden shift into a more soulful, R&B-inflected groove mid-album that showcases his vocal elasticity

The title track's closing resolution where the harmonies finally settle into a peaceful, sun-drenched chord

Where This Album Departs

How does Rua dos Amores sound next to the rest of Djavan's catalogue?

Baritone+1.2σ

The vocals lean notably further into baritone than the rest of the catalogue.

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