Released 50 years ago
Lucio Battisti, la batteria, il contrabbasso, eccetera
Lucio Battisti · 1976
42 min · 9 tracks · pop music
A lush blend of melodic pop and progressive rock infused with intricate arrangements and emotive Italian lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ancora tu — The opening track establishes the album's emotional core through its poignant melody and reflective lyrics about love and longing, making it a standout example of Battisti's songwriting prowess.
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La compagnia — This track showcases Battisti's ability to weave intricate guitar work with layered vocal harmonies, creating a haunting atmosphere that enhances its lyrical themes of companionship and solitude.
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Io ti venderei — With its catchy chorus and rhythmic drive, this song exemplifies Battisti's knack for blending pop sensibilities with deeper emotional undertones, reflecting personal sacrifice in love.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Battisti's blend of pop and progressive rock creates a rich soundscape that rewards repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature lush orchestration with layered harmonies, while the fourth track introduces a more stripped-down arrangement.
- The album closes with a reprise of 'Ancora tu', creating a cyclical feel that ties back to the opening track.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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, consistent energy levels
- introspective listening experiences
- mid-tempo reflective moments
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 1, 1976, this album marked Lucio Battisti's fifth studio effort during a period of immense popularity in Italy. Following the successful 'Il nostro caro angelo' (1973), this album showcased Battisti's evolution into more complex musical landscapes while maintaining his signature romantic lyricism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mina· Adriano Celentano· Fabrizio De André
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ancora tu 4:45
- 2 Un uomo che ti ama 6:09
- 3 La compagnia 5:51
- 4 Io ti venderei 4:35
- 5 Dove arriva quel cespuglio 4:12
- 6 Respirando 4:59
- 7 No dottore 5:44
- 8 Il veliero 6:02
- 9 Ancora tu (coda) 0:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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