Top tracks — play these first
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These Foolish Things Start here — This track opens the album with a haunting interpretation that highlights Mina's ability to convey deep emotion through subtle nuances in her voice.
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One for My Baby — Mina’s rendition transforms this classic into a heartfelt narrative, allowing her rich vocals to shine against the simple piano arrangement.
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My Way — Her version of this iconic song is both reflective and powerful, showcasing her mastery of phrasing and emotional delivery that resonates throughout the track.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mina's vocal prowess shines through lush arrangements, creating a cohesive yet familiar jazz experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lush orchestration, with strings and horns complementing Mina's vocals throughout.
- Each track is arranged to highlight Mina's vocal delivery, often placing her voice at the forefront against a rich instrumental backdrop.
- The tempo varies across tracks, but several songs maintain a slow to mid-tempo pace, creating a relaxed listening atmosphere.
- The final track fades out gently, leaving a lingering sense of closure that resonates with the preceding material.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- 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
- prefer fast-paced, energetic albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — This album showcases Mina's vocal prowess and is appreciated by dedicated fans.
- Themes
- Italian jazz standards· emotional longing
- Career context
- L'allieva, released on November 11, 2005, is Mina's second album in the 2000s, following her previous release 'Crepuscolo sul mare.' At this point in her career, Mina had already established herself as a significant figure in Italian music, known for her unique ability to traverse various genres while maintaining a distinct sonic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Franco Battiato· Patty Pravo· Lucio Battisti
Tracklist
- 1 These Foolish Things Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Blue
Joni Mitchell
Shares emotional depth and intimate vocal delivery with a focus on personal storytelling.
Come Away with Me
Norah Jones
Combines jazz and pop sensibilities with lush arrangements and heartfelt vocals.
Breakfast on the Morning Tram
Stacey Kent
Features a similar blend of jazz standards and contemporary songwriting, rich in emotion.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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