Atlantico cover

Atlantico

Marco Mengoni · 2018

10 min · 16 tracks · pop music

A vibrant fusion of pop and world music influences, reflecting a journey through introspective themes and rhythmic diversity.

Why this album works

'Atlantico' received critical acclaim and commercial success, debuting at number one on the FIMI charts in Italy. Its lead single 'Hola (I Say)' became a summer anthem, showcasing Mengoni's ability to blend catchy pop melodies with world music elements, further solidifying his influence on the contemporary Italian pop scene.
Best for
fragmented exploration of themes vibrant rhythms for movement introspective moments of reflection
Context
Released on November 30, 2018, 'Atlantico' marked Marco Mengoni's fourth studio album and followed his previous work 'Le cose che non ho'. At this point in his career, he had already established himself as a prominent figure in Italian pop music, having won multiple awards including the Sanremo Music Festival. 'Atlantico' represents a continuation of his exploration of personal and social themes while embracing broader musical influences.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Voglio 3:20
  • 2 Hola (I Say) Standout 3:48
  • 3 Buona vita
  • 4 Muhammad Ali Standout 3:07
  • 5 La casa azul
  • 6 Mille lire
  • 7 Intro della ragione
  • 8 La ragione del mondo Standout
  • 9 Amalia
  • 10 Rivoluzione
  • 11 Everest
  • 12 I giorni di domani
  • 13 Atlantico
  • 14 Hola
  • 15 Dialogo tra due pazzi
  • 16 I giorni di domani (special version - demo)

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