Top tracks — play these first
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Sotto il vulcano — This track stands out for its compelling narrative inspired by literary themes, highlighting the band's ability to intertwine storytelling with evocative soundscapes.
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Resisti — An empowering anthem that emphasizes resilience, this song captures the essence of the band's message during a tumultuous era in Italy.
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Gioconda — With its intricate arrangement and emotional depth, this track showcases Litfiba's evolution towards more sophisticated musical compositions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends dynamic rock with new wave elements, showcasing strong writing and production but with some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong rock anthem, maintaining high energy through the first five tracks before introducing more varied tempos.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, with prominent guitar riffs and synthesizer lines that create a rich soundscape.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of struggle and resilience, often using vivid imagery that complements the dynamic arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- pulsating rhythms for energetic moments
- evocative lyrics for reflective listening
- dynamic shifts in emotional intensity
- engaging storytelling through varied tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped solidify Litfiba's reputation after their earlier success.
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Colpo di coda marked a significant moment for Litfiba as their fifth studio album. This period followed the band's breakthrough with the album El Amor es un Perro (1993), establishing them firmly in the Italian rock scene while exploring more complex themes and sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marlene Kuntz· Afterhours· Subsonica
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 A denti stretti 4:10
- 2 Sotto il vulcano 5:32
- 3 Soldi 4:33
- 4 Dinosauro 3:47
- 5 Resisti 4:26
- 6 Woda-Woda 3:50
- 7 Gioconda 6:15
- 8 Il mistero di Giulia 6:55
- 9 Fata Morgana 5:33
Disc 2
- 1 Gira nel mio cerchio 3:57
- 2 Maudit 5:26
- 3 Dimmi il nome 4:38
- 4 Prima guardia 5:09
- 5 El diablo 4:28
- 6 Proibito 4:27
- 7 Tex'n'duet 5:59
- 8 Africa 4:41
- 9 Cangaceiro 6:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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