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Released 20 years ago

Soundtrack '96–'06

Elisa · 2006

76 min · 17 tracks · pop music

A shimmering collection of emotional pop ballads intertwined with electronic textures and heartfelt lyrics.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional flow throughout
  • heartfelt ballads for reflection
  • for late-night solitude
  • intertwined melodies with textures
  • climactic moments that resonate deeply

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer standalone upbeat singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This compilation highlights her evolution and consolidates her recognition in the Italian pop scene.
Themes
Italian pop evolution· emotional ballads· nostalgic reflections
Career context
'Soundtrack '96–'06' marks Elisa's first greatest hits compilation after a successful decade in the music industry, including her debut album 'Pipes & Flowers' in 1997. By this point, she had established herself as a prominent figure in Italian pop, showcasing a blend of rock and electronic influences throughout her career.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Stay".

  • 1 Stay Start here 4:10
  • 2 Gli ostacoli del cuore 4:26
  • 3 Broken 4:20
  • 4 Swan 4:12
  • 5 Labyrinth 4:57
  • 6 Together 4:21
  • 7 Gift 4:18
  • 8 Almeno tu nell’universo 4:08
  • 9 Heaven Out of Hell 4:53
  • 10 Dancing 5:33
  • 11 Una poesia anche per te 5:14
  • 12 A Feast for Me 5:11
  • 13 Sleeping in Your Hand 3:43
  • 14 Luce (Tramonti a nord‐est) 4:23
  • 15 Rainbow (Bedroom Rockers remix) 4:07
  • 16 Eppure sentire (Un senso di te) 4:12
  • 17 Qualcosa che non c’è 4:39

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Elisa's catalog. This compilation highlights her evolution and consolidates her recognition in the Italian pop scene.

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Pearl Days

2004

Sets the stage with similar heartfelt ballads and pop sensibilities.
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