Paradiso (Lucio Battisti Songbook)
Mina · 2018
143 min · 32 tracks · jazz · rock & roll · disco
A lush homage where Mina's timeless voice weaves through the poignant melodies of Battisti's classics.
Why this album works
'Paradiso' received significant acclaim for its fresh takes on Battisti's work, illustrating the enduring appeal of his music. It also contributed to a resurgence of interest in Italian pop from the '60s and '70s, influencing both established artists and newcomers in the Italian music scene.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions contemplative evening reflections emotional melodic storytelling
- Context
- When 'Paradiso' was released in November 2018, Mina was already a revered figure in Italian music, known for her extensive catalog and vocal prowess. This album marked her return to the studio after a five-year hiatus, showcasing her reinterpretation of Lucio Battisti’s iconic songs. At this stage in her career, she continued to blend genres, reaffirming her status as a cultural icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Domenico Modugno· Franco Califano· Kate Bush· Christina Aguilera· ABBA· David Bowie· giorge mijael· Akiko Yano
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Vento nel vento 4:38
- 2 Il tempo di morire 4:08
- 3 Io e te da soli Standout 4:42
- 4 Eppur mi son scordato di te Standout 3:49
- 5 Perché no 5:15
- 6 Insieme 4:13
- 7 Io vorrei... non vorrei... ma se vuoi 3:26
- 8 Con il nastro rosa 5:38
- 9 Nessun dolore 4:28
- 10 E penso a te 3:41
- 11 Acqua azzurra, acqua chiara Standout 4:11
- 12 Amor mio 4:50
- 13 La mente torna 4:31
- 14 Il leone e la gallina 3:50
- 15 Io vivrò senza te (live da Bussoladomani) 5:05
- 16 Medley (live): Emozioni / Ancora tu / Sì, viaggiare / I giardini di marzo 9:44
Disc 2
- 1 I giardini di marzo 6:07
- 2 Il nostro caro angelo 4:13
- 3 Dieci ragazzi 2:38
- 4 Innocenti evasioni 3:39
- 5 7 e 40 4:00
- 6 Emozioni 4:35
- 7 Fiori rosa fiori di pesco 3:07
- 8 29 settembre 3:48
- 9 L'aquila 4:43
- 10 Non è Francesca 3:38
- 11 Amor mío (Spanish version) 4:54
- 12 Yo pienso en ti (Spanish version) 3:45
- 13 Juntos (Spanish version) 4:11
- 14 Que nos separemos (Spanish version) 4:36
- 15 La mente cambia (Spanish version) 4:27
- 16 L'amour est mort (French version) 4:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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