Pollution
Franco Battiato · 1972
33 min · 7 tracks · new wave · opera · pop rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde textures and haunting melodies that challenge the conventions of popular music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- kaleidoscopic avant-garde soundscapes
- short tracks for focused listening
- haunting melodies for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- environmental consciousness· futuristic dystopia· avant-garde experimentation
- Career context
- Released in December 1972, 'Pollution' was Franco Battiato's third studio album, following his breakthrough with 'Fetus' earlier that year. This album marked a significant evolution in Battiato's sound, showcasing his growing experimentation with electronic elements and progressive rock influences as he sought to establish himself as a distinctive voice in Italian music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· David Bowie· Roxy Music
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tago Mago by Can — Shares avant-garde experimentation and a blend of electronic textures with a progressive rock foundation.Low by David Bowie — Combines avant-garde influences with haunting melodies and an experimental approach to pop structure.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Il silenzio del rumore 2:48
- 2 31 dicembre 1999 ore 9 0:20
- 3 Areknames 5:07
- 4 Beta 7:24
- 5 Plancton 5:03
- 6 Pollution 8:49
- 7 Ti sei mai chiesto quale funzione hai? 3:34
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