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Released 24 years ago this October

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Anna Vissi · 2002

53 min · 12 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of contemporary pop melodies intertwined with traditional laïko influences, showcasing emotional depth and powerful vocals.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Χ Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of love and loss, featuring a catchy chorus that highlights Vissi's vocal prowess.
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    Πάει τελείωσε — This song showcases a shift in musical style with its upbeat tempo and danceable rhythm, making it a standout party anthem.
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    Μαρτύριο — With its haunting melody and emotional delivery, this track delves into themes of heartbreak, showcasing Vissi's ability to convey deep feelings through her performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for evening reflection
  • emotional depth in every track
  • moments of introspective solitude
  • cathartic release through melodies

Maybe skip if you

  • not for instant gratification
  • skip if seeking upbeat energy

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — X solidified Vissi's status as a leading figure in Greek pop music.
Themes
Greek heartbreak· traditional laïko roots
Career context
Released in 2002, X marked Anna Vissi's return to the music scene following a brief hiatus after her previous album, Kati Apo Mena. This album solidified her status as a leading figure in Greek pop music, showcasing an evolution in her sound while retaining her laïko roots.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Μαρτύριο

    The bridge shifts from reflective sorrow to a moment of intense longing where each note escalates emotional tension.

    This structural change elevates the song's emotional stakes, drawing listeners deeper into the narrative of heartache.

Tracklist

  • 1 Τάσεις αυτοκτονίας 4:11
  • 2 Χ Start here 4:53
  • 3 Σε ζηλεύω 4:37
  • 4 Μαρτύριο 5:39
  • 5 Συγχαρητήρια 5:10
  • 6 Πάει τελείωσε 4:25
  • 7 Τυφλή εμπιστοσύνη 4:40
  • 8 Τα ραδιόφωνα 4:12
  • 9 Έκπληξη 4:22
  • 10 Αϋπνίες 4:18
  • 11 Πες το ξανά 3:52
  • 12 Χρόνια πολλά 3:21

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