Scandalo
Gianna Nannini · 1990
48 min · 12 tracks · rock music
Fiery rock anthems meld with introspective ballads, showcasing Gianna Nannini's powerful vocals and eclectic songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Scandalo Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of rebellion and societal critique, driven by an infectious chorus that showcases Nannini’s vocal prowess.
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5 minuti — This track blends urgency with emotional vulnerability, highlighting the tension between desire and reality through its dynamic instrumentation.
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Fiori del veleno — A haunting ballad that juxtaposes beautiful melodies with dark imagery, revealing Nannini’s ability to convey complex emotions through her songwriting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo engagement
- bold vocal performances throughout
- earworm melodies for sing-alongs
- uplifting anthems for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek deeply introspective themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Scandalo peaked at number one in Italy, solidifying Nannini's reputation.
- Themes
- Italian rock rebellion· fleeting moments· theatrical storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Scandalo was Gianna Nannini's seventh studio album, following the commercially successful title, Glicine. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her place as a leading figure in Italian rock music and expanding her audience beyond Italy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loredana Bertè· Mina· Tori Amos
Tracklist
- 1 Scandalo Start here 3:32
- 2 5 minuti 4:28
- 3 Indiana 5:06
- 4 Dea 2:36
- 5 E‐Ya‐Po E‐Ya‐Po 3:33
- 6 Madonna – Welt 4:23
- 7 Due ragazze in me 3:44
- 8 Sorridi 3:49
- 9 Spiriti amanti 4:10
- 10 Fiori del veleno 4:23
- 11 Salomè 5:06
- 12 Una luce 3:54
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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