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Litfiba 3

Litfiba · 1988

71 min · 15 tracks · new wave

A vibrant collage of new wave melodies and rock energy, capturing the essence of late '80s Italian music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Santiago — Opening with an infectious rhythm, this track showcases Litfiba's ability to fuse catchy melodies with poignant lyrics reflecting on personal and social themes.
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    Amigo — This song stands out for its upbeat tempo and engaging chorus, highlighting the band's knack for creating anthemic tracks that resonate with listeners.
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    Cuore di vetro — The emotional depth of this track reveals Litfiba's lyrical sophistication, exploring themes of vulnerability against a backdrop of haunting instrumentals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • pulsating energy for dance floors
  • catchy anthems for sing-alongs
  • live tracks that energize crowds
  • short bursts of vibrant sound

Maybe skip if you

  • slow-paced reflective listening
  • long, drawn-out compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified their signature sound and increased their popularity.
Career context
Released in 1988, Litfiba 3 was the band's third studio album, following their earlier works that established them as a force in the Italian rock scene. This album solidified their signature sound, blending post-punk influences with Italian lyrical themes and helped to further define their identity before their later mainstream success.
Stylistic neighbors
Marlene Kuntz· Afterhours· Subsonica

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Santiago 3:39
  • 2 Amigo 3:23
  • 3 Louisiana 5:36
  • 4 Ci sei solo tu 5:00
  • 5 Paname 4:57
  • 6 Cuore di vetro 4:57
  • 7 Tex 3:37
  • 8 Peste 5:31
  • 9 Corri 3:48
  • 10 Bambino 5:18
  • 11 Come un dio (live) 8:05
  • 12 Resta (live) 3:00
  • 13 Apapaia (live) 4:59
  • 14 Re del silenzio (live) 5:21
  • 15 Tziganata (live) 4:35

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata