Released 20 years ago
Eva contro Eva
Carmen Consoli · 2006
43 min · 10 tracks
A rich tapestry of melodic storytelling woven with introspective lyrics and a blend of folk and pop influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tutto su Eva Start here — Opening with a sweeping orchestral arrangement, this track sets an ambitious tone for the album, intertwining themes of identity and transformation.
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Maria Catena — This song features poignant storytelling that reflects on familial bonds while blending traditional Italian melodies with contemporary sounds.
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Il pendio dell'abbandono — With its haunting lyrics and minimalist instrumentation, this track captures the essence of loss and longing, showcasing Consoli's emotive vocal delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk and pop influences with strong storytelling, showcasing solid craftsmanship and distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, with guitars and strings prominent in most tracks.
- Several songs employ a narrative structure, where lyrics unfold like a story rather than following traditional verse-chorus patterns.
- The tempo varies significantly across the tracks, with some maintaining a steady pace while others shift dramatically, creating dynamic contrasts.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- storytelling woven with emotion
- reflective moments of introspection
- vivid imagery in melodies
- gentle pacing for deep listening
- rich instrumentation for detail exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Solidified her position and received critical acclaim, showcasing artistic depth.
- Themes
- familial bonds· identity transformation· Italian folk storytelling
- Career context
- Upon its release in 2006, 'Eva contro Eva' marked Carmen Consoli's fifth studio album, following her breakthrough record 'L'eccezione' in 2003. This album solidified her position as a prominent voice in the Italian music scene, showcasing her evolution as both a musician and a songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Francesca Michielin· Elisa· Luca Barbarossa
Tracklist
- 1 Tutto su Eva Start here 6:10
- 2 Maria Catena 4:15
- 3 La dolce attesa 4:18
- 4 Sulle rive di Morfeo 4:35
- 5 Il pendio dell'abbandono 3:18
- 6 Preghiera in gola 3:54
- 7 Piccolo Cesare 4:46
- 8 Madre Terra 3:54
- 9 Signor Tentenna 4:33
- 10 Il sorriso di Atlantide 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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