What is the best Mario Merola album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Napoli" (2005). It's the most representative of what makes Mario Merola worth hearing.

How many albums does Mario Merola have?

Mario Merola has 93 releases in their discography, including 53 albums.

Mario Merola

Q: Who is Mario Merola for?

If you're into canzone napoletana, Mario Merola is worth your time. The music pulses with a driving rhythm that mirrors the fervor of street life, layered with soaring melodies that evoke both joy and melancholy.

The music pulses with a driving rhythm that mirrors the fervor of street life, layered with soaring melodies that evoke both joy and melancholy.

canzone napoletana

Kingdom of Italy

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The album

Napoli (2005)

Presents a cohesive collection that captures the essence of canzone napoletana, showcasing Merola's emotive style and musical themes.

The song

“Chello d''e rrose”

An engaging track that immediately draws listeners in, reflecting Merola’s characteristic sound and emotional depth.

About Mario Merola

Mario Merola matters as a vital force in the evolution of canzone napoletana, infusing traditional Neapolitan music with an emotional intensity that resonates deeply within the cultural narrative of Italy.

His work has not only revitalized this cherished musical form but also expanded its reach, allowing it to thrive beyond regional confines and engage new audiences.

His work has not only revitalized this cherished musical form but also expanded its reach, allowing it to thrive beyond regional confines and engage new audiences. By embodying local pride and storytelling, Merola's influence has shaped a distinct identity for Neapolitan music in contemporary contexts. Merola's approach is marked by a passionate delivery that emphasizes raw emotion and authenticity, often showcasing his powerful voice as the centerpiece of his performances. He approached music as a means of connection, recruiting both seasoned musicians and fresh talents to create a soundscape that feels communal and celebratory. This collaborative spirit serves to amplify the emotional resonance of his songs while preserving the rich history embedded in the genre. His songwriting often explores themes of love, longing, and the bittersweet nature of life in Naples, intertwining personal narratives with broader societal reflections. Merola’s tone ranges from heartfelt sincerity to poignant irony, weaving stories that allow listeners to inhabit the moments he describes. In doing so, he captures both the individual and collective experiences of his audience.

53 studio albums· 93 total releases· 5 decades· Kingdom of Italy

Full discography

Mario Merola's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

93 releases • 53 albums • 1962–2013

Type:

Studio albums (53)

Grouped by decade — 6 eras.

2010s ()

Le sceneggiate di Mario Merola album by Mario Merola

2000s ()

1990s ()

Melodie napoletane album by Mario Merola

1980s ()

Ciao paisà

1988

1970s ()

1960s ()

Mario Merola

1969

Mario Merola

1967

Singles (40)

Grouped by decade — 3 eras.

1980s ()

Ave Maria/Napoli canta Napoli

1981

1970s ()

Inferno d'ammore/Vagabondo d'o mare album by Mario Merola

1960s ()

'O Milurdino/Signora 'nfamità album by Mario Merola

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Reference

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Mario Merola

About Mario Merola

Full discography

Studio albums (53)

2010s ()

Le sceneggiate di Mario Merola

Senza guapparia

Il meglio di Mario Merola

Cinematografo

2000s ()

I miei successi

La tradizione. La sceneggiata

Gli Indimenticabili vol. 2 Mario Merola

'A collezione 1 - 'O mare 'e margellina

'A collezione 2 - 'A sciurara

'A collezione 3 - Malommo

'A collezione 4 - Surriento d''e nnammurate

'A collezione 5 - Fantasia

'A collezione 6 - Comm''a 'nu sciummo

Amori e tradimenti

Collezione

Napoli

A città 'e Pulecenella - Tangentopoli

Disco oro

'A fede

Mario Merola the classic collection

Merola insieme

Napule ca se ne va

'A peggio offesa sta 'ncoppa all'onore

Numero 1

O'Rre da sceneggiata

Mario Merola - Storia della canzone napoletana

Chella d''e rrose

Cient'anne

Mario Merola contiene medley

Malommo

Monografie napoletane vol. 9 Mario Merola

Monografie napoletane vol. 7 Mario Merola

Monografie napoletane vol. 8 Mario Merola

Napoli - Antologia della canzone napoletana

Disco d'oro vol. 1

Disco d'oro vol. 2

Da Napoli con amore

I miei festival di Napoli

Malavicina

1990s ()

Melodie napoletane

Tangentopoli

Trasmette Napoli

'A sciurara

Quattro mura

14 successi

Cuore di Napoli

1980s ()

Ciao paisà

1970s ()

Madonna verde

Passione eterna

'O vendicatore

Merola canta Libero Bovio

1960s ()

Mario Merola

Mario Merola

Singles (40)

1980s ()

Ave Maria/Napoli canta Napoli

1970s ()

Inferno d'ammore/Vagabondo d'o mare

Eternamente tua / Chi s'annammora 'e te

'A camorra/Amico, permettete!

Stella nera/Cielo e mare

Via nova/Ddoje serenate

Nnammurato 'e te! / 'O giurnale

Eternamente tua / Chi s'annammora 'e te

Chitarra rossa / Salutammela

'Na santa guapparia / Miracolo d'ammore

L'Urdema Carta / Chella d"o terzo piano

1960s ()

'O Milurdino/Signora 'nfamità

Ciente appuntamente/Capricciusella