El diablo cover

Released 36 years ago this October

El diablo

Litfiba · 1990

11 min · 2 tracks · new wave

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

El Diablo showcases a strong blend of rock and new wave elements, establishing Litfiba's distinct sound in the Italian music scene.

What we noticed

  • The opening track features a driving beat and layered guitar riffs that set an energetic tone for the album.
  • Several tracks incorporate synthesizers prominently, blending rock instrumentation with new wave textures.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 El Diablo 4:30
  • 2 Vendette (Live) 6:53

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata