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L'allieva

Mina · 2005

65 min · 14 tracks · jazz · rock & roll · disco

Mina's lush vocals intertwine with jazz standards, creating a timeless blend of elegance and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • lush vocals for intimate settings
  • timeless elegance for relaxed evenings
  • consistent emotional journey throughout
  • for quiet rainy days

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 11, 2005, 'L'allieva' marked a significant phase in Mina's career as it was her first studio album after a four-year hiatus. Known for her influential presence in Italian pop and jazz since the 1960s, this album showcased her enduring vocal prowess and ability to reinterpret classic standards.
Stylistic neighbors
Franco Battiato· Patty Pravo· Lucio Battisti

Tracklist

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

  • 1 These Foolish Things 5:32
  • 2 The Nearness of You 3:27
  • 3 Once I Loved 6:17
  • 4 One for My Baby 4:40
  • 5 Angel Eyes 6:20
  • 6 Blue Moon 6:18
  • 7 Strangers in the Night 4:04
  • 8 All the Way 4:42
  • 9 Good‐Bye 2:54
  • 10 Dindi 4:52
  • 11 My Way 2:39
  • 12 Only the Lonely 4:31
  • 13 April in Paris 2:40
  • 14 Laura 6:11

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