Dispetto
Gianna Nannini · 1995
48 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock and pop, infused with lush melodies and Gianna Nannini's powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Meravigliosa creatura Start here — This track stands out as a powerful anthem, celebrating individuality and resilience through its soaring chorus and emotive delivery. It encapsulates Nannini's blend of rock bravado with heartfelt lyricism.
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Per dispetto — The title track captures a defiant spirit with its driving rhythm and assertive lyrics, serving as a testament to Nannini's signature style of mixing vulnerability with strength.
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Non ti voglio — This song showcases a more introspective side of Nannini, featuring poignant lyrics that explore themes of love and rejection, highlighted by her dynamic vocal performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock and pop effectively, with strong vocals and varied arrangements, but it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- evocative vocals for deep listening
- introspective themes of longing
- for late-night solitude
- flowing sequence of emotional arcs
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of fast-paced hits
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established wider recognition with hit single 'Meravigliosa creatura' after a brief hiatus.
- Themes
- Italian rock revival· heartbreak in ballads· self-identity exploration
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Dispetto marked Gianna Nannini's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus following her previous album, Scandalo. At this point in her career, she was already an established artist in Italy, known for her distinctive voice and emotive performances. This album continued her exploration of personal themes and solidified her place in the Italian rock landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loredana Bertè· Mina· Tori Amos
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Non ti voglio
The narrator shifts from tender reminiscence to a bold declaration of independence, emphasizing emotional conflict.
This transition highlights the complexity of relationships, illustrating how vulnerability can coexist with strength in self-assertion.
Tracklist
- 1 Bellatrix 1:32
- 2 Meravigliosa creatura Start here 4:32
- 3 Per dispetto 4:30
- 4 Non ti voglio 3:26
- 5 Fotografia 4:35
- 6 Piangerò 5:04
- 7 Ottava vita 3:46
- 8 Con te 3:43
- 9 Non c’è pace 5:08
- 10 Ninna nera 3:52
- 11 Lontano, lontano 4:40
- 12 500 anni 3:59
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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