Top tracks — play these first
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Walk On By — Mina's rendition transforms this classic into a dramatic showcase of her vocal prowess, bringing a new emotional depth to the familiar melody.
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Tu sarai la mia voce (Put the Weight on My Shoulders) Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its introspective lyrics and rich arrangement, emphasizing Mina's signature interpretative style.
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E va bene, ti voglio — This track exemplifies the album's blend of romantic sentiment with upbeat rhythms, highlighting Mina's versatility across different musical styles.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- dynamic exploration of romantic themes
- for late-night introspection
- sultry soundtracks for intimate moments
- rich textures suited for headphones
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- avoid lengthy, thematic explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Mina's status in the European music scene with commercial success.
- Themes
- romantic longing· jazz-inflected pop· emotive ballads
- Career context
- By the time of Salomè's release in November 1981, Mina was already a prominent figure in Italian music, having established her career in the 1960s. This album marked her return to the studio after a brief hiatus from recording, showcasing her continued evolution as an artist and her ability to innovate within the pop genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Franco Battiato· Patty Pravo· Lucio Battisti
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Tu sarai la mia voce (Put the Weight on My Shoulders) Start here 5:02
- 2 Miele su miele 5:55
- 3 Tres palabras 3:28
- 4 Sono sola sempre 4:24
- 5 Walk On By 8:31
- 6 No 3:23
- 7 Contigo en la distancia 3:14
- 8 Così 3:25
Disc 2
- 1 E va bene, ti voglio 5:27
- 2 Una canzone 4:09
- 3 Verde luna 2:43
- 4 Liza 3:33
- 5 Boy 5:14
- 6 Uh uh 3:55
- 7 E tu, chi sei? 4:30
- 8 Espérame en el cielo 3:22
- 9 Quando l'amore ti tocca 3:19
- 10 Squarciagola 6:05
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Nightclubbing
Grace Jones
Explores similar disco-inflected grooves with a dramatic vocal style and lush production.
I Feel for You
Chaka Khan
Combines emotive ballads and funk-pop rhythms, echoing themes of longing and empowerment.
Diamond Life
Sade
Shares a sophisticated blend of jazz and pop with romantic themes, featuring smooth, emotive vocals.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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