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La voce del padrone

Franco Battiato · 1981

31 min · 7 tracks · new wave · opera · pop rock

A vibrant fusion of eclectic sounds blending pop, experimental elements, and introspective lyrics in a captivating sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective flow
  • captivating sonic landscape exploration
  • introspective moments of clarity
  • vibrant sounds for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Themes
Solitary Beach longing· surrender in pop
Career context
La voce del padrone was Franco Battiato's breakthrough album, released in 1981 as his first major commercial success. This album marked a significant shift for Battiato, establishing him as a prominent figure in the Italian music scene after a series of more avant-garde projects.
Stylistic neighbors
Brian Eno· David Bowie· Roxy Music
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Low by David Bowie — Shares experimental soundscapes with introspective lyrics, blending art rock and pop elements.
Hounds of Love by Kate Bush — Combines eclectic production with vivid storytelling and emotional depth in a pop framework.
Spirit of Eden by Talk Talk — Explores atmospheric textures and a fusion of genres, creating a meditative listening experience.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Summer on a Solitary Beach 5:02
  • 2 Bandiera bianca 5:25
  • 3 Gli uccelli 4:43
  • 4 Cuccurucucù 4:13
  • 5 Segnali di vita 3:40
  • 6 Centro di gravità permanente 3:59
  • 7 Il sentimiento nuevo 4:18

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