Scandalo ('Scandal') is Gianna Nannini's ninth studio album, and eleventh album overall.
| Scandalo | ||||
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| Released | 1990 | |||
| Studio | RAK Studios | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Producer | David M. Allen, Gianna Nannini | |||
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Composition
editNannini started composing the album during a trip in Japan and China, and developed it between Wuppertal and Milan.[1][2] It was recorded at RAK Studios in London, under the co-production of David M. Allen.[1] Nannini explained the title as "Scandal is the only way we have to rebel against certain prepackaged statuses of life that do not correspond in the least to everyday reality."[2]
Release
editThe album was released on 27 August 1990, while Nannini was still enjoying international success for "Un'estate italiana".[1][3] A Scandalo Tour to promote the album, consisting of 44 dates across 12 countries, followed.[1] The eponymous lead single "Scandalo", whose music video was directed by Yello leader Dieter Meier,[2] topped the Italian hit parade.[3] In Italy, in less than two weeks it was certified platinum for having sold over 250,000 copies.[2]
Reception
editThe album has been described as "characterized by a variety of cues scattered here and there throughout the tracks, [...] a thoroughly professional effort but lacking the energy of other Nannini works".[1]
Track listing
edit- "Scandalo" - 3:33
- "5 Minuti" - 4:27
- "Indiana" - 5:06
- "Dea" - 2:36
- "E-ya-po E-ya-po" - 3:32
- "Madonna-Welt" - 4:23
- "Due Ragazze In Me" - 3:44
- "Sorridi" - 3:50
- "Spiriti Amanti" - 4:11
- "Fiori Del Veleno" - 4:23
- "Salome'" - 5:06
- "Una Luce" - 3:54
Charts
edit| Chart (1990) | Highest position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4] | 27 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[5] | 8 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[4] | 10 |
| West Germany (Media Control)[4] | 18 |
Personnel
edit- Gianna Nannini - vocals, piano, violin
- Hans Bäär - bass
- Rüdiger Braune - drums, percussion
- Marco Colombo - guitars, keyboards, percussion
- Chris Jarrett - guitars
- Andy Wright - keyboards
- Production: David M. Allen, Gianna Nannini
- Execution producer - Peter Zumsteg
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Castaldo, Gino. Dizionario della canzone italiana. Curcio Editore. p. 1170.
- ^ a b c d Romeo, Noemi (8 September 1990). "Gianna la «rockeuse» adesso fa «Scandalo»". La Stampa. No. 237. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ a b Deregibus, Enrico (2006). Dizionario completo della canzone italiana (in Italian). Giunti. p. 327. ISBN 978-88-09-04602-3.
- ^ a b c "Gianna Nannini - Scandalo". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 14 September 2024. Set "Tipo" on "Album". In the "Titolo" field, search "Malafemmina".
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