Sempre lontano
Nina Zilli · 2010
37 min · 12 tracks · funk
A vibrant mix of retro funk and contemporary pop, blending catchy melodies with Nina Zilli's sultry vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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50mila Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Il paradiso — This track stands out for its infectious rhythm and lyrical optimism, encapsulating Zilli's flair for blending classic pop influences with modern sounds.
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L'amore verrà (You Can't Hurry Love) — A cover of The Supremes' classic, Zilli's rendition infuses a fresh funk twist while maintaining the original's heartfelt essence, highlighting her vocal prowess.
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Bellissimo — The song showcases Zilli's ability to craft emotionally resonant lyrics paired with an upbeat tempo, making it a perfect representation of her musical identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of retro and contemporary styles, with engaging arrangements and varied vocal delivery.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature prominent brass instrumentation, which enhances the retro funk vibe and adds texture to the arrangements.
- Nina Zilli's vocal delivery varies between sultry and playful, often switching styles within the same song to maintain listener engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- short, punchy listening sessions
- playful and vibrant energy
- upbeat mood enhancement
- casual background enjoyment
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Nina Zilli's reputation in the Italian music scene.
- Career context
- Released in early 2010, Sempre lontano was Nina Zilli's debut studio album following her participation in the Sanremo Music Festival. At this point, she was establishing her unique sound that melded vintage influences with modern sensibilities, setting the stage for her subsequent projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Janelle Monáe· Anderson .Paak· Erykah Badu
Tracklist
- 1 50mila Start here 2:56
- 2 Il paradiso 3:00
- 3 L'uomo che amava le donne 2:41
- 4 L'inferno 2:39
- 5 Penelope 3:29
- 6 L'amore verrà (You Can't Hurry Love) 3:16
- 7 Bacio d'a(d)dio 2:55
- 8 C'era una volta 3:23
- 9 Come il sole 3:37
- 10 Tutto bene 2:48
- 11 No Pressure 3:39
- 12 Bellissimo 3:14
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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