Top tracks — play these first
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L'amour est mort (Io e te da soli) — This track stands out for its haunting melody and poignant lyrics that explore themes of love lost, showcasing Mina's emotional vocal delivery.
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Si... (Vorrei che fosse amore) Start here — Opening the album with a reflective tone, this piece captures the longing for love with its delicate instrumentation and intimate vocal style.
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Ne la crois pas (Non credere) — With its rhythmic sophistication and lyrical depth, this track illustrates Mina's ability to intertwine storytelling with musicality, making it memorable.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestral jazz with emotive vocals, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that dominate the soundscape, with strings and brass providing a rich backdrop to the vocals.
- 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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8/10
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
- intimate late-night reflections
- emotional storytelling through vocals
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a significant return after a long hiatus, showcasing continued vitality.
- Themes
- romantic longing· lost love reflections· intimate ballads
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2011, 'Je suis Mina' marked a significant return for Mina after a decade-long hiatus from new recordings. This album showcases her unique ability to bridge classic and contemporary sounds while reaffirming her status as a cultural icon in Italian music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Franco Battiato· Patty Pravo· Lucio Battisti
Tracklist
- 1 Si... (Vorrei che fosse amore) Start here 2:23
- 2 L'amour est mort (Io e te da soli) 4:29
- 3 Pour en finir comment faire (L'importante é finire) 3:12
- 4 Et puis ça sert à quoi (E poi...) 4:23
- 5 Lumière (Nuur) 4:15
- 6 C'est une chanson (Una canzone) 3:50
- 7 La Chiromancienne (Caravel) 2:44
- 8 Ensemble (Distanze) 4:32
- 9 Comme un homme 3:10
- 10 Quand l'amour vous touche (Quando l'amore ti tocca) 3:16
- 11 Moi je te regarde (Io innamorata) 2:56
- 12 Ne la crois pas (Non credere) 4:15
- 13 Le Cœur en larmes (Un colpo al cuore) 3:18
- 14 La Vie (Credi) 3:27
- 15 Les Oiseaux reviennent (Non tornare più) 4:39
- 16 Cigarette 3:52
- 17 Deux peut-être trois (Due o forse tre) 4:05
- 18 C'est comme un arc en ciel (Racconto) 3:38
- 19 Rien que vous (Solo lui) 4:19
- 20 A cœur ouvert (Sognando) 3:59
- 21 Les Mauvais Jours (Ancora dolcemente) 4:20
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
I Put a Spell on You
Nina Simone
Shares lush orchestral arrangements and emotive vocals with themes of love and longing.
Love Deluxe
Sade
Blends jazz and pop elements while exploring intimate ballads about romance and emotional depth.
Once I Was An Eagle
Laura Marling
Features introspective lyrics and a rich acoustic sound that captures themes of lost love and reflection.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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