Top tracks — play these first
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Moonlight Serenade Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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C’è un uomo in mezzo al mare — This track stands out for its poignant storytelling and emotive delivery, highlighting Mina's ability to convey deep emotion through her voice.
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My Love — Mina’s rendition showcases her versatility, seamlessly blending pop sensibilities with jazz influences, making it a memorable highlight of the album.
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Mood Indigo — Her interpretation of this classic reveals Mina's mastery in infusing traditional jazz with her unique vocal style, creating a hauntingly beautiful experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mina's eclectic mix of styles and strong arrangements create a compelling yet varied album.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental intro that sets a lush orchestral tone before transitioning into vocal tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady mid-tempo vocal showcase
- evening relaxation with friends
- melodic exploration of emotions
- background warmth for conversation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer standalone track variety
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked a significant moment post-hiatus, solidifying her reputation.
- Themes
- Italian pop culture· orchestral intimacy· emotive ballads
- Career context
- Released in 1976, Plurale marked a significant moment in Mina's career as her first studio album after a brief hiatus following the highly successful 1974 album, Frutta e verdura. At this point, she was already an established icon in Italy, known for her innovative approach to music and her ability to transcend genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Franco Battiato· Patty Pravo· Lucio Battisti
Tracklist
- 1 Intro 2:26
- 2 Moonlight Serenade Start here 3:58
- 3 C’è un uomo in mezzo al mare 2:27
- 4 My Love 4:15
- 5 Il testamento del capitano 3:44
- 6 El porompompero 3:13
- 7 Michelle 5:32
- 8 Pennsylvania 6‐5000 2:54
- 9 Scettico Blues 3:27
- 10 Mood Indigo 3:14
- 11 Good Evening Friends 0:11
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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