Charade cover

Released 30 years ago

Charade

Alice · 1996

44 min · 12 tracks · pop music

A lush blend of synth-pop and orchestral arrangements, infusing Italian lyricism with dreamy melodies and emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    L’apparenza — Opening with haunting vocals and an atmospheric arrangement, this track sets the tone for the album's introspective journey through identity and perception.
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    Dammi la mano amore — This song encapsulates the album's romantic essence, blending heartfelt lyrics with an infectious melody that showcases Alice's emotive vocal delivery.
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    Il silenzio delle abitudini — With its contemplative lyrics about routine and silence, this track highlights Alice's ability to weave deep narratives into accessible pop structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • introspective lyrics for deep thinking
  • haunting melodies for quiet evenings
  • in-order listening for full immersion

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Charade' was released in 1996, Alice had already established herself in the Italian pop scene with several successful albums since her debut in 1980. This album marked a significant phase as it followed her critically acclaimed work 'Elisir', showcasing her evolution into more sophisticated musical landscapes while still retaining her distinct vocal style.
Stylistic neighbors
Lorde· Muna· Tove Lo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 L’apparenza 4:44
  • 2 Dammi la mano amore 3:55
  • 3 In piedi su uno specchio 4:17
  • 4 Il silenzio delle abitudini 3:33
  • 5 Charade 3:40
  • 6 Gli ultimi fuochi 3:19
  • 7 Non ero mai sola 4:24
  • 8 Nel resto del tempo 3:51
  • 9 Il nido del gatto 3:18
  • 10 Sotto lo stesso cielo 4:10
  • 11 Dammi la mano amore (Devogue version) 2:25
  • 12 La fronte mormora 2:25

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