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Pipes & Flowers

Elisa · 1997

50 min · 11 tracks · pop music

Rich pop melodies intertwine with ethereal vocals, creating an immersive blend of introspection and melodic charm.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Labyrinth Start here — This opening track encapsulates Elisa's signature sound, combining intricate arrangements with hauntingly beautiful vocals that draw listeners into her emotional landscape.
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    Mr. Want — With its catchy chorus and danceable beat, this song highlights Elisa's ability to blend infectious pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical themes about desire and longing.
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    So Delicate So Pure — This track showcases Elisa's vocal range and emotional depth, featuring tender lyrics that explore vulnerability and connection, making it a standout moment on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective late-night reflections
  • immersive emotional soundscapes
  • gentle, melodic background listening
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Debut album that established Elisa's reputation and earned her critical acclaim.
Themes
Italian pop debut· tender connections
Career context
Pipes & Flowers is Elisa's debut album, released in 1997 when she was just 19 years old. This record marked her entrance into the music scene after signing with Sugar Music, showcasing her unique voice and songwriting abilities that would establish her as a notable figure in Italian pop.
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Tracklist

  • 1 Labyrinth Start here 4:58
  • 2 Mr. Want 4:13
  • 3 Sleeping in Your Hand 4:23
  • 4 Shadow Zone 4:16
  • 5 A Feast for Me 5:12
  • 6 So Delicate So Pure 3:43
  • 7 New Kiss 5:02
  • 8 Tell Me 5:07
  • 9 The Marriage 4:20
  • 10 Inside a Flower 5:26
  • 11 Sleeping in Your Hand (Mark Saunders remix) 3:45

What to play next

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Asile's World

2000

Continues the exploration of rich melodies and ethereal themes with new sonic textures.
Sleeping in Your Hand
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Sleeping in Your Hand

1997
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