Believe
Andrea Bocelli · 2020
77 min · 19 tracks · opera
A sweeping collection of timeless classics delivered with Bocelli's emotive tenor, blending operatic grandeur and heartfelt sincerity.
Top tracks — play these first
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You'll Never Walk Alone Start here — This opening track sets a hopeful tone for the album, intertwining classic Broadway emotion with Bocelli's powerful vocal delivery, resonating deeply in a time of collective struggle.
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Hallelujah — Bocelli's rendition of this Leonard Cohen classic showcases his ability to convey profound emotion through song, adding a spiritual dimension that aligns perfectly with the album's themes.
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Amazing Grace — This iconic hymn, performed with both strength and tenderness, epitomizes the album’s message of faith and resilience, connecting with listeners seeking solace.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Bocelli's blend of classical and contemporary songs showcases his vocal strength but lacks deep innovation.
What we noticed
- Several tracks are arranged for orchestral backing, enhancing the emotional weight of the performances.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- uplifting moments for reflection
- emotional resonance in every track
- for quiet evenings
- soaring vocals that inspire hope
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer shorter standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in Bocelli's later career.
- Themes
- spiritual resilience· modern faith anthems
- Career context
- Released on November 13, 2020, 'Believe' marks Andrea Bocelli's first studio album in four years since 'Si' (2018), which solidified his status as a crossover artist. This album comes during a period when Bocelli has embraced more personal themes, influenced by the global pandemic that has reshaped public sentiment and appreciation for music as solace.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Luciano Pavarotti· Plácido Domingo· José Carreras
Tracklist
- 1 You'll Never Walk Alone Start here 3:22
- 2 Fratello Sole Sorella Luna (Delce E Sentire) 4:37
- 3 Hallulujah 4:35
- 4 Pianissimo 4:29
- 5 Amazin Grace 3:57
- 6 Preghiera (Alla Mente Confusa) 4:08
- 7 Gratia Plena (from the movie "Fatima") 2:50
- 8 Cantique de Jean Racine 5:24
- 9 Inno Sussurato 4:37
- 10 Oh, Madre Benedetta! (Adagio di Albinoni) 3:31
- 11 I Believe 4:15
- 12 Ave Maria 4:43
- 13 Angele Dei 4:22
- 14 Agnus Dei 3:44
- 15 Mui Grandes Noit' e Día 4:08
- 16 Mira il tuo Populo 3:41
- 17 Amazing Grace (solo version) 3:57
- 18 Laudate Dominum 4:07
- 19 Padre Nostro 2:42
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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