Pop singer
Renata Arruda avoids the frequent vocal gimmicks that plague younger singers in Brazil. Owner of a good timbre, and working predominantly in the medium region, she only slips in her slightly hoarse, sensual vocals. The album, built around the theme of love with all trendy pop production resources, has good moments in the funky original "You and Everybody," which has a retro-fusion arrangement. "Um do Outro," by Lula Queiroga, has interesting lyrics. "Mundos Diferentes" is a reggae with definite ties to the easily digestible melodies of Jovem Guarda. "Amor Brasileiro" (
Vinícius Cantuária) is another good song, interpreted with sincerity. "Do meu Jeito" is a rock song from Barão Vermelho's Frejat, where
Arruda exercises her interpretation in this style. The album uses a simple formula in the melodies and lyrics, arrangements, and vocal interpretations -- a straightforward approach to light entertainment with no higher objectives. ~ Alvaro Neder