Il nostro caro angelo
Lucio Battisti · 1973
40 min · 8 tracks · pop music
A lush blend of romantic melodies and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of Italian pop in the early '70s.
Top tracks — play these first
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La collina dei ciliegi — This track beautifully encapsulates the album’s themes of nostalgia and nature, showcasing Battisti's melodic prowess and poetic lyricism.
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Il nostro caro angelo — The title track serves as a poignant reflection on love and loss, featuring evocative imagery that highlights Battisti's distinctive storytelling ability.
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Ma è un canto brasileiro — Blending Brazilian rhythms with Italian pop sensibilities, this song exemplifies Battisti's versatility and willingness to experiment with diverse musical styles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and arrangements but has some uneven pacing in its latter half.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a sweeping orchestral arrangement that sets a lush tone, which is maintained throughout the first half.
- Several songs incorporate unexpected tempo changes, such as 'Ma è un canto brasileiro,' which shifts from a slow ballad to a lively rhythm.
- The final track ends on a reflective note, contrasting with the more upbeat earlier songs and providing a sense of closure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic exploration
- poetic emotional introspection
- consistent pacing throughout
- immersive listening experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1973, Il nostro caro angelo marked Lucio Battisti's artistic peak following his breakthrough album, Emozioni. At this point, Battisti had solidified his status as a leading figure in Italian music, known for his innovative fusion of pop and progressive rock elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mina· Adriano Celentano· Fabrizio De André
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La collina dei ciliegi 4:58
- 2 Ma è un canto brasileiro 5:21
- 3 La canzone della terra 5:32
- 4 Il nostro caro angelo 4:14
- 5 Le allettanti promesse 5:11
- 6 Io gli ho detto no 4:20
- 7 Prendi fra le mani la testa 3:55
- 8 Questo inferno rosa 6:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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