Marina Lima
Marina Lima
1991
Why This Album Matters
The album Marina Lima, released in 1991, represents a fundamental milestone in Marina Lima's discography, being her ninth studio album and the first to bear her full name. Considered by many to be one of the highlights of her career, and perhaps her most cohesive and well-resolved work, the album marks a period of great artistic and personal maturity for the singer-songwriter. This work stands out for presenting a more elaborate, well-produced pop sound that reflects the trends in Brazilian music of the early 90s, blending elements of rock, electronic music, and MPB. In it, Marina Lima reveals herself more profoundly, exploring themes of self-discovery, self-affirmation, and intimate questions with a frankness that resonated strongly with the public and critics alike, consolidating her image as one of the great innovators of Brazilian popular music.
Context
As the 1990s approached, Marina Lima was already a consolidated star of Brazilian pop rock, having achieved great success in the 80s with albums such as Fullgás (1984) and Próxima Parada (1989), which spawned the hit "À Francesa". Brazil was experiencing a moment of effervescence, with the consolidation of post-dictatorship democracy, the launch of MTV Brasil in 1990 revolutionising music consumption, and the rise of sertanejo music. It was in this changing scenario that Marina signed a new contract with EMI-Odeon, marking a phase of reinvention that began with the adoption of her full artistic name and the album being named after it. This period was also marked by personal challenges for the artist, who, as revealed in interviews and the album's lyrics, was facing questioning and a process of self-discovery. The use of the surname Lima in the title and artistic signature signalled a new stance and a greater personal dedication to her art, as if declaring: "This is Marina Lima and this album is me."
Recording
The production of the album Marina Lima featured significant names from the Brazilian music scene: Liminha and Fábio Fonseca signed on as producers, with Marina Lima herself acting as co-producer. Liminha, in particular, was known for his innovative approach and the use of cutting-edge technologies, which contributed to the album's modern and cohesive sound, blending pop, electronic music, and funk. The recording process took place in 1991, resulting in a work that, while maintaining the essence of Marina's MPB and pop rock, incorporated contemporary elements that aligned with what the artist sought to express in her new phase.
Songs
The album Marina Lima presents a selection of ten tracks that traverse different textures and emotions. The opening track, "Ela e Eu", a re-recording of Caetano Veloso, is presented a cappella in a striking interpretation by Marina, functioning as a vignette that announces the changes and the singer's new moment. Following this, "Grávida", a partnership with Arnaldo Antunes, is a light and sunny pop track about manifestation and expression. "Criança" stands out, with its electronic beat and funky rhythm, becoming one of the album's major successes and one of the most remembered songs from this phase of Marina's career. "Acontecimentos", another collaboration with Antônio Cícero, is a romantic ballad that gained notoriety for its inclusion in the soundtrack of the soap opera "O Dono do Mundo". The lyrics also delve into personal exploration, as in "Não Estou Bem Certa", with verses that explicitly express doubts and the freedom to love, regardless of gender, ("procurar Ricardos em Solanges nunca me fez mal" or "penso na menina e fico atenta aos braços do rapaz"), one of the first examples of Marina openly addressing her bisexuality in her art. The album also includes "Pode Ser o Que For", a tribute to Cazuza, and the melancholic ballad "Não Sei Dançar", where Marina sings verses of great solitude. Several tracks from the album were released as singles: "Acontecimentos" in June 1991, "Criança" and "Grávida" in September of the same year, and "Não Sei Dançar" in 1992.
Legacy
Marina Lima (1991) was a critical and public success, being pointed out as one of the most acclaimed and commercially successful albums of Marina Lima's career. Its positive reception positioned it as one of the best albums of the 90s in Brazil, a recognition that remains to this day. The album reached the sixth position on the best-selling album chart in the week of 11 October 1991, shortly after its release. This album is considered a record of the artist in her "fullness", marking a period of great creative and vocal strength before eventual health problems and personal challenges that would affect her voice and the longevity of this phase. The frankness of the lyrics, especially when addressing themes of self-discovery and questioning sexuality, established a legacy of authenticity and courage, influencing the perception of Marina as an artist ahead of her time.
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Credits
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Films
Analyses
Marina Lima – Wikipedia
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MUSICA&SOM: Marina Lima - "Marina Lima" (1991)
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Em "Marina Lima", de 1991, a cantora era mais ela do que nunca. Ao mesmo tempo que atingia seu melhor momento artístico, com um pop mais coeso, mais completo, bem produzido, Marina passava por um momento de questionamentos, de autodescoberta, de auto-revelação e por fim de auto-afirmação.
MUSICA&SOM: "Marina Lima" (EMI-Odeon, 1991), Marina Lima
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A crítica também recebeu o álbum positivamente, destacando sua modernidade e a habilidade de Marina de se reinventar e se conectar com as tendências musicais contemporâneas. Ainda em 1991, Marina Lima recebeu da APCA (Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte) o Prêmio APCA de "Melhor Show do Ano".
Marina Lima viraliza com vídeo de 1991: 'Não gosto de gente que não é ...
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Os perfis das redes sociais de Marina Lima publicou nesta quarta-feira, 9, trecho de entrevista da cantora, concedida em 1991. Ela tinha acabado de lançar o disco Marina Lima, que conta com canções como "Acontecimentos" e "Não Sei Dançar".
A canção "Não Sei Dançar", lançada por Marina Lima em 1991 no álbum ...
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A voz rouca de Marina, marcada por sensualidade e fragilidade, amplifica o tom confessional da letra. O teclado suave, quase choroso, cria uma atmosfera intimista, como um quarto à meia-luz onde só há espaço para lembranças.
Discogs
Marina Lima – Discogs
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