C'è sempre un motivo
Adriano Celentano · 2004
49 min · 17 tracks · pop music
A vibrant blend of pop-rock and swing rhythms, infused with Celentano's charismatic vocal delivery and playful lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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C’è sempre un motivo — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, combining introspective lyrics with a catchy melody that highlights Celentano's lyrical depth and musical versatility.
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L’ultima donna che amo — This track features a poignant exploration of love and loss, delivered with emotional gravitas that showcases Celentano's powerful vocal prowess.
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Marì Marì — With its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies Celentano's ability to blend traditional and modern influences, making it a standout on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends pop-rock and swing with engaging vocals but lacks strong cohesion across its many tracks.
What we noticed
- The instrumentation varies throughout, incorporating swing rhythms and pop-rock elements, particularly evident in tracks like 'Vengo dal jazz'.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrasting emotional weight to the earlier songs.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- nostalgic warmth for cozy evenings
- introspective flow with gradual development
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy instant gratification
- seek standalone chart-topping singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Significant return after a hiatus, showcasing continued vitality and commercial success.
- Career context
- Released in 2004, C'è sempre un motivo marked a significant moment in Adriano Celentano's career as he returned to the music scene after a seven-year hiatus since his last studio album. This album demonstrated Celentano's enduring appeal, showcasing his ability to adapt to contemporary sounds while maintaining his signature style.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ancora vivo 4:33
- 2 Marì Marì 4:15
- 3 C’è sempre un motivo 5:27
- 4 Valeva la pena 4:09
- 5 Lunfardia 5:02
- 6 Verità da marciapiede 4:33
- 7 Quel casinha (Il ragazzo della via Gluck) 4:28
- 8 L’ultima donna che amo 3:50
- 9 In quale vita 4:47
- 10 Proibito 4:07
- 11 Vengo dal jazz (Bensonhurst Blues) 3:58
Disc 2
- 1 I testi dele canzoni
- 2 Le foto
- 3 Il conformista
- 4 L’arcobaleno
- 5 Quello che non ti ho detto mai
- 6 Per sempre
What to play next
Una stella in mezzo al ciel
2005
Continues the vibrant pop-rock sound while introducing fresh themes.
Per sempre
2002
Sets the stage with a similar energy and style leading into the current album.
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