Top tracks — play these first
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La banda (A banda) Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its lively rhythm and catchy melody, highlighting Mina's dynamic vocal delivery.
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L'immensità — A standout ballad that showcases Mina's ability to convey deep emotion, making it one of the most memorable tracks on the album.
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Tu non credi più — This track features intricate harmonies and a compelling lyrical narrative that exemplifies Mina's artistry and connection to her audience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and pop with strong orchestration, highlighting Mina's vocal prowess while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lush orchestration, with strings and brass complementing Mina's vocals on nearly every track.
- Several tracks incorporate bossa nova rhythms, creating a distinct groove that contrasts with the more traditional jazz elements.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- short bursts of melodic joy
- catchy tunes for easy listening
- playful rhythms for lighthearted moods
- quick doses of nostalgia
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek deep lyrical introspection
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Mina's popularity in the Italian music scene.
- Themes
- Italian pop scene· 1960s musical experimentation· vibrant nightlife energy
- Career context
- In 1967, Mina was already a celebrated figure in the Italian music scene, known for her unique vocal style and engaging performances. This album followed her previous success with 'Mina', and it further solidified her status as a leading pop artist, showcasing her versatility across genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Franco Battiato· Patty Pravo· Lucio Battisti
Tracklist
- 1 La banda (A banda) Start here 2:36
- 2 Tu non credi più 3:12
- 3 Se c'è una cosa che mi fa impazzire 2:42
- 4 Se tornasse caso mai (If He Walked Into My Life) 2:43
- 5 Quando vedrò 3:32
- 6 L'immensità 2:38
- 7 Conversazione 2:22
- 8 Sabati e domeniche 2:47
- 9 Noi due 3:19
- 10 Portami con te 2:37
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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