Top tracks — play these first
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Io vivrò senza te Start here — This track highlights Mina's powerful vocal delivery paired with poignant lyrics, encapsulating themes of longing and resilience that resonate throughout the album.
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Parole parole — A duet that showcases Mina's dynamic interplay with her partner, this track stands out for its conversational style and clever lyricism, blending spoken word with melody.
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Grande, grande, grande — This song is a vibrant celebration of love, featuring an upbeat arrangement that contrasts beautifully with its heartfelt message, exemplifying Mina's versatility as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and pop with strong vocals but lacks a cohesive narrative across its extensive tracklist.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- contemplative late-night moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Mina's enduring popularity and ambitious blend of genres.
- Themes
- Italian pop nostalgia· emotive vocal power· mid-90s musical evolution
- Career context
- Released on June 20, 1997, 'Minantologia' marks a significant moment in Mina's illustrious career, coming after her earlier acclaimed works and showcasing her continued evolution as an artist. At this point, she was already a beloved figure in Italian music, having solidified her status since the 1960s and continuing to push boundaries with each album.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Franco Battiato· Patty Pravo· Lucio Battisti
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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La voce del silenzio
A pivotal moment occurs when the narrative shifts from introspective reflections to addressing silence as a character itself.
This choice creates a haunting dialogue that emphasizes the weight of absence and adds depth to the emotional landscape of the song.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Io vivrò senza te Start here 4:12
- 2 Se stasera sono qui 3:38
- 3 Vedrai vedrai 4:58
- 4 Yesterday 3:19
- 5 La voce del silenzio 3:46
- 6 Io e te da soli 4:33
- 7 Vorrei che fosse amore 2:29
- 8 Un'ombra 3:25
- 9 Bugiardo e incosciente 6:20
- 10 Insieme 4:09
- 11 Quand'ero piccola 2:54
- 12 Non credere 4:06
Disc 2
- 1 Ballata d'autunno 5:45
- 2 Parole parole 3:58
- 3 Uomo 3:58
- 4 Fate piano 4:04
- 5 Grande, grande, grande 4:00
- 6 Eccomi 3:32
- 7 Someday 7:15
- 8 Vorrei averti nonostante tutto 4:38
- 9 Fiume azzurro 3:59
- 10 Amor mio 4:49
- 11 La mente torna 4:27
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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