Dieci stratagemmi
Franco Battiato · 2004
35 min · 10 tracks · new wave · opera · pop rock
A contemplative blend of electronic textures and progressive rock, layered with poetic lyrics and rich melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- poetic depth for thoughtful listeners
- contemplative moments for introspection
- rich melodies with layers
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- philosophical dualities· Italian cultural introspection· electronic soundscapes
- Career context
- By the time 'Dieci stratagemmi' was released in 2004, Franco Battiato had established himself as a significant figure in Italian music since his debut in the early 1970s. This album marked a return to more eclectic arrangements after the more mainstream success of previous works, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist focused on philosophical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· David Bowie· Roxy Music
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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From Here to Eternity by Giorgio Moroder — Shares lush electronic textures and a contemplative atmosphere with philosophical undertones.Secrets of the Beehive by David Sylvian — Combines rich melodies and introspective lyrics, echoing Battiato's blend of emotion and abstraction.Rubycon by Tangerine Dream — Offers immersive electronic soundscapes that reflect deep philosophical themes in a progressive manner.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tra sesso e castità 3:26
- 2 Le aquile non volano a stormi 3:27
- 3 Ermeneutica 3:34
- 4 Fortezza Bastiani 3:21
- 5 Odore di polvere da sparo 3:29
- 6 I’m That 3:33
- 7 Conforto alla vita 3:23
- 8 23 coppie di cromosomi 3:35
- 9 Apparenza e realtà 3:39
- 10 La porta dello spavento supremo 3:48
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