Lochness cover

Released 33 years ago this October

Lochness

Mina · 1993

83 min · 20 tracks · jazz

Mina's 'Lochness' fuses intricate jazz arrangements with pop sensibilities, showcasing her dynamic vocal prowess across diverse musical styles.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Everything Happens to Me Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Body and Soul / Non so dir (ti voglio bene) / Nuages — This track showcases Mina's versatility as she seamlessly transitions from jazz to romantic balladry, highlighting both her technical skill and emotional depth.
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    Adoro — An exquisite interpretation of deep longing, this song captures the essence of Mina's emotive delivery while incorporating lush orchestration that defines the album's sound.
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    Teorema — A standout for its upbeat tempo and infectious melody, 'Teorema' illustrates Mina's ability to blend art music with mainstream pop, making it memorable and commercially appealing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Marked Mina's return, solidifying her status in Italian music after a hiatus.
Themes
Italian romanticism· lush orchestration· genre-blending artistry
Career context
Released in 1993, 'Lochness' marked a significant moment for Mina as it was her first album since her return to the music scene after a brief hiatus. With over three decades of career experience, this album exemplified her continued relevance and ability to evolve artistically in an ever-changing musical landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Franco Battiato· Patty Pravo· Lucio Battisti

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Everything Happens to Me Start here 5:35
  • 2 Joana Francesa 3:47
  • 3 Body and Soul / Non so dir (ti voglio bene) / Nuages 5:57
  • 4 Nostalgias 4:06
  • 5 Parlami d'amore Mariù 2:01
  • 6 Love Me 3:22
  • 7 Adoro 4:34
  • 8 Con il nastro rosa 4:54
  • 9 La notte 3:51
  • 10 Teorema 4:46

Disc 2

  • 1 Sì, l'amore 4:05
  • 2 L'irriducibile 4:20
  • 3 Stile libero 3:02
  • 4 Raso 4:30
  • 5 Mille motivi 4:36
  • 6 Se avessi tempo 4:13
  • 7 Om mani peme hum 4:57
  • 8 Sì che non sei tu 2:59
  • 9 Ti accompagnerò 4:42
  • 10 Ninna pà 2:57

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