Masterpiece
Cristiano Bottino | Milano, Italy Italy | 03/20/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Second time around Naple's wonderland. Mina sings with her heart bleeding through her voice. Breathtaking orchestration and arrangements for these italian classics (just like american standards like summertime, the man I love, cry me a river etc.). Her voice rises as usual and it seems she is what she sings. This purly dramatic cd will ensure you a special unforgettable listening. A must have. A masterpiece."
Napoli secondo estratto
Wim Durang | 12/30/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Mina is always Mina, she never fails to deliver wonderful songs and ability to sing in any language. This Cd is a must have."
Napolitan standards sublimely embodied by Italy's living leg
Wim Durang | Belgium | 07/24/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Mina's second tribute to the wonderful Napolitan musical treasure is truly a masterpiece. THE singer of Italy adds a jazzy class to these famous beautiful songs.
Everybody knows 'O SOLE MIO, but NOT like this! Mina lifts this popular song up into the perfect (jazz) ballad for dancing lovers!
Track 2 has a wonderful groove. Track 5 introduces and combines a children's choir and rocky electric guitars.
"I' te vurria vasa'!" is absolutely breathtaking, and shows definitely a mature and sublime singer.
Most of this music is highly passionate.
I played this album in the background of an art exhibition, because of the great ATMOSPHERE it has. It suited well (and made people curious!), simply cos art fits art!
I couldn't agree more with another Amazon user: "Mina sings with her heart bleeding through her voice"!
Useful WARNING: Who is only used to pop music, will find this boring! But if you give this album more than one listening, you'll fall in love with it...
N.B.: If you can find the Napoli Box, please take that! Besides the also amazing Napoli 1, it includes 2 delicious bonus songs: Reginella & Malatia!"
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1