Del mio meglio n. 5
Mina · 1979
42 min · 12 tracks · jazz · rock & roll · disco
A vibrant blend of pop and jazz infused with Mina's powerful, emotive vocals and captivating arrangements.
Why this album works
'Del mio meglio n. 5' is significant for its commercial success, reaching high positions on various charts in Italy and contributing to Mina's legacy as one of Italy's most beloved singers. The album features a unique blend of genres that influenced contemporaneous artists and helped shape the sound of Italian pop music during the late '70s.
- Best for
- short, engaging listening sessions emotive vocal storytelling varied emotional landscapes
- Context
- Released on May 1, 1979, 'Del mio meglio n. 5' marked Mina's continued evolution as a celebrated artist in the Italian music scene. At this point in her career, she was already a prominent figure, having transitioned from traditional pop to more experimental sounds that incorporated elements of disco and jazz. This album followed her previous success with 'Mina Canzone,' further solidifying her status as a versatile vocalist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Domenico Modugno· Franco Califano· Kate Bush· Christina Aguilera· ABBA· David Bowie· giorge mijael· Akiko Yano
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ma che bontà Standout 3:00
- 2 Ancora dolcemente 4:55
- 3 C’è un uomo in mezzo al mare 2:26
- 4 Nuur 4:28
- 5 Carlo detto il mandrillo 2:57
- 6 L’abitudine (Daddy’s Dream) Standout 3:19
- 7 Una ragazza in due 3:08
- 8 Pennsylvania 6–5000 Standout 2:52
- 9 L’amore, forse… (Ao amigo Tom) 2:43
- 10 That’s When Your Heartaches Begin 3:40
- 11 Triste 5:35
- 12 La mia vecchiaia 3:14
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