Ridi pagliaccio
Mina · 1988
81 min · 21 tracks · jazz · rock & roll · disco
A vibrant fusion of jazz, pop, and disco that showcases Mina's unparalleled vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Why this album works
'Ridi pagliaccio' is significant for its eclectic mix of styles and its impact on the Italian pop music scene, showcasing Mina's versatility. The album received critical acclaim and solidified her status as an enduring icon in Italy, influencing subsequent artists in the genre.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Ridi pagliaccio' came during Mina's prolific period when she had already established herself as a leading figure in Italian music. This album followed her return to the recording studio after a brief hiatus, marking a notable moment in her career where she continued to experiment with diverse genres and musical styles.
- 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 Il portiere di notte 5:37
- 2 Moody’s Mood 2:27
- 3 Canzoni stonate 3:54
- 4 This Masquerade Standout 4:21
- 5 Into the Groove 5:02
- 6 It’s Impossible 2:57
- 7 Un’ora 3:28
- 8 You’ll Never Never Know 2:53
- 9 La compagnia 5:03
- 10 I Left My Heart in San Francisco 3:10
- 11 Noi due nel mondo e nell’anima 4:25
Disc 2
- 1 Ridi pagliaccio Standout 2:11
- 2 Das Kind ist in dem Teller 1:12
- 3 Lui, lui, lui 4:17
- 4 È Natale 4:20
- 5 L’ultimo gesto di un clown 4:04
- 6 Dalai 3:52
- 7 Un tipo indipendente 5:03
- 8 Cuore, amore, cuore 4:25
- 9 Bigné 4:07
- 10 Rimani qui 4:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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