Anima latina
Lucio Battisti · 1974
47 min · 11 tracks · pop music
A lush tapestry of melodies where progressive rock meets Latin rhythms, interwoven with poetic lyricism and emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Abbracciala abbracciali abbracciati — This track opens the album with an infectious groove, combining dynamic instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics that highlight Battisti's signature style.
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Anima latina — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes, merging introspective lyrics with rich orchestration that showcases Battisti's vocal prowess.
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La nuova America — With its catchy melody and rhythmic drive, this track offers a playful yet profound commentary on cultural identity, reflecting Battisti's versatility as a songwriter.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and a unique blend of genres, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a vibrant track that features layered instrumentation, including strings and brass, creating a rich soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate shifts in tempo and rhythm, blending progressive rock elements with traditional Latin influences.
- The lyrics are often delivered with emotive vocal performances that emphasize the poetic nature of the songwriting.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- emotive storytelling throughout tracks
- rich melodic intricacies to explore
- engaging journey with resolutions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in December 1974, Anima latina marked Lucio Battisti's artistic peak, following his breakthrough with the album 'Il nostro caro angelo' just a year prior. This record solidified his reputation as a leading figure in Italian pop music, showcasing his evolution into more ambitious creative territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mina· Adriano Celentano· Fabrizio De André
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Abbracciala abbracciali abbracciati 7:04
- 2 Due mondi 5:13
- 3 Anonimo 7:03
- 4 Gli uomini celesti 5:06
- 5 Gli uomini celesti (ripresa) 0:52
- 6 Due mondi (ripresa) 1:10
- 7 Anima latina 6:37
- 8 Il salame 3:38
- 9 La nuova America 2:49
- 10 Macchina del tempo 6:59
- 11 Separazione naturale 1:28
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