Melanchólia
Matia Bazar · 1985
35 min · 8 tracks · pop music
A lush blend of Italo disco and synth-pop, infused with poignant melodies and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ti sento — This track opens the album with a captivating synth line and emotive vocals, setting the tone for the exploration of love and longing throughout.
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Fiumi di parole — With its sweeping chorus and evocative lyrics about communication barriers in relationships, this song exemplifies the album's central themes of emotional expression.
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Amami — A standout ballad that combines haunting melodies with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Matia Bazar's ability to blend pop sensibilities with deeper emotional narratives.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Melanchólia features strong melodies and emotional depth, with a cohesive sound that reflects its era.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong synth line in 'Ti sento' that sets a vibrant tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in 'Fiumi di parole' and 'Amami', which enhance the emotional resonance of the melodies.
- The last two tracks, 'Angelina' and 'Souvenir', introduce a slower tempo and more reflective lyrics, creating a contrasting conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- intimate listening for solitude
- lyrical depth for personal connection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced energy
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Melanchólia marked Matia Bazar's fifth studio album and showcased their continued evolution in the Italian pop landscape. Following the commercial success of their previous album, they experimented with more sophisticated production techniques and arrangements, solidifying their place in the Italo disco movement.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ti sento 4:15
- 2 Via col vento 4:52
- 3 Cose 4:58
- 4 Da qui a... 4:04
- 5 Fiumi di parole 4:08
- 6 Amami 4:06
- 7 Angelina 5:54
- 8 Souvenir 3:32
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