Top tracks — play these first
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Brigitte Bardot Start here — This opening track is a playful homage to the iconic actress, featuring catchy melodies and Mina's signature vocal delivery that sets the tone for the album.
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Strangers in the Night — Mina's rendition of this classic transforms it into an intimate ballad, highlighting her vocal prowess and emotional depth in reinterpretation.
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Hey Jude — Her unique take on this Beatles classic infuses it with jazz influences, showcasing her versatility and ability to transcend genres.
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Acqua azzurra, acqua chiara — This song captures the essence of summer with its breezy melody and evocative lyrics, illustrating Mina's skill in blending lyrical imagery with captivating rhythms.
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Comincia tu — A standout track that merges disco influences with heartfelt lyrics, demonstrating Mina's capacity to engage listeners through both sound and storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative late-night vibes
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Reinforced Mina's status in pop music after a hiatus, achieving commercial success.
- Themes
- Brigitte Bardot homage· Italian pop evolution· emotional vocal depth
- Career context
- Released in 1984, Catene was Mina's first album after a brief hiatus from the music scene. By this time, she had already established herself as a leading figure in Italian music, with a career spanning over two decades. The album reflects her artistic evolution and willingness to explore new musical styles while maintaining her distinctive voice.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Franco Battiato· Patty Pravo· Lucio Battisti
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Brigitte Bardot Start here 4:02
- 2 Strangers in the Night 3:40
- 3 La verità 4:15
- 4 Hey Jude 6:15
- 5 Estate 3:32
- 6 Banana Boat 3:46
- 7 E la chiamano estate 3:28
- 8 Gimme a Little Sign 6:40
- 9 Eso es el amor 3:37
- 10 Buona sera 3:28
- 11 Acqua azzurra, acqua chiara 4:10
Disc 2
- 1 Comincia tu 4:11
- 2 Più di così 4:12
- 3 Ballando ballando 3:55
- 4 Rose su rose 3:56
- 5 Momento magico 4:18
- 6 Sogno (Sonhos) 4:50
- 7 La nave 4:53
- 8 Per di più 4:58
- 9 La casa del nord 4:15
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Rita Pavone
Rita Pavone
Shares vibrant Italian pop sensibilities with emotive vocal delivery and sophisticated arrangements.
Straight from the Heart
Patrice Rushen
Combines jazz and pop with rich arrangements and emotive vocals, echoing Mina's stylistic blend.
We Could Be Flying
Karin Krog
Explores similar fusion of jazz and pop, featuring expressive vocals and intricate musicality.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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