Franco Battiato The Platinum Collection Jun 2026

The record store was a dying thing, smelling of dust, old paper, and the faint ghost of cigarette smoke from a decade ago. Leo ran his finger along the spines of the CDs, looking for nothing in particular. He was a man who collected silences now, not music. His wife had left in the spring, taking the sonos and the upbeat playlists with her. All that remained in his apartment was a cheap CD player and a void.

This exceptional collection brings together 19 of Battiato's most beloved and enduring songs, showcasing his incredible vocal range and versatility. From the early days of his career to his most recent successes, the album takes listeners on a sonic journey through Battiato's diverse musical landscapes. franco battiato the platinum collection

The needle dropped. The music began. And the story didn’t end—it simply changed key. The record store was a dying thing, smelling

“ Ti proteggerò dalle paure delle ipocondrie, ” she translated softly one night. “ I will protect you from the fears, from the hypochondria… ” His wife had left in the spring, taking

He listened to the whole first disc. Then the second. He fell asleep on the sofa, the disc still spinning on track 14, “La Cura.”

(Essential listening for fans of art-pop, electronic, and world music.)