Top tracks — play these first
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Stardust Start here — This opening track highlights Mina's ability to combine jazz elements with emotive lyrics, setting a sophisticated tone for the album.
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Love Me, Please Love Me — A standout rendition that blends heartfelt longing with infectious melodies, showcasing Mina's expressive vocal range and emotional depth.
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Il corvo — This track intertwines poignant storytelling with Mina's rich vocals, illustrating her artistry in conveying complex emotions through song.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with varied pacing
- captivating vocals for deep listening
- for leisurely afternoons
- wave-like transitions and textures
- evocative tracks for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Mina's artistic evolution and vocal prowess, solidifying her influence.
- Themes
- early '90s experimentation· flamenco rhythms· intimate balladry
- Career context
- Released in late 1991, 'Caterpillar' marked Mina's continued evolution as an artist after her acclaimed 1989 album 'Sola'. At this point in her career, she was consolidating her status as a leading figure in Italian music while experimenting with diverse genres like jazz and disco.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Franco Battiato· Patty Pravo· Lucio Battisti
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Love Me, Please Love Me
The narrator shifts from pleading to a more assertive tone, demanding love rather than merely wishing for it.
This tonal shift enhances the emotional gravity of the song, reflecting a deeper sense of vulnerability and strength.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Stardust Start here 3:50
- 2 La casa del serpente 6:06
- 3 Canto (Anche se sono stonato) 3:09
- 4 I’m a Fool to Care 3:02
- 5 Love Me, Please Love Me 3:50
- 6 Doodlin’ 4:32
- 7 California 5:25
- 8 Lo shampoo 3:35
- 9 Love Me Tender 3:58
- 10 Legata ad uno scoglio 2:25
Disc 2
- 1 Il corvo 3:40
- 2 Acquolina 4:57
- 3 Lunarità 5:03
- 4 Flamenco 4:20
- 5 Traditore 4:28
- 6 Fermi 4:45
- 7 Il genio del bene 4:12
- 8 L’indifferenza 4:52
- 9 Amanti 5:20
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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