Album Review: La Storia Di Valentina Monetta by Valentina Monetta (2013)
Alright, let’s talk about La Storia Di Valentina Monetta. Released in 2013 under Jupiter Records, this album is a wild ride through jazz and pop vibes with a sprinkle of German precision. It’s like someone took a bunch of genres, shook ‘em up, and poured out something that feels both polished and kinda experimental. And honestly? I’m here for it.
The tracklist is kinda long—like, really long—but don’t let that scare you off. There’s some real gems in there. Two tracks that stuck with me are “Crisalide (Vola)” and “Chrysalis (You’ll Be Flying).” Yeah, they’re basically the same song but spun into different versions, which sounds confusing at first but ends up being pretty cool.
“Crisalide (Vola)” hits hard because it’s got this chameleon vibe. You’ve got the Radio-Pop version that’s super catchy—like, earworm-level addictive—and then the Jazz-Version that feels smoother than your morning coffee. The Dance-Version? Oh man, it’s got this upbeat energy that makes you wanna move, even if you’re just sitting in your car pretending to be classy. It’s like the song has multiple personalities, but all of them are awesome.
Then there’s “Chrysalis (You’ll Be Flying),” which is basically the English cousin of “Crisalide.” The Engl. Radio-Jazz-Version is my jam—it’s got this laid-back groove that’s perfect for when you’re chilling but still wanna feel fancy. The lyrics are simple enough, but they stick with you, y’know? Like, you’ll catch yourself humming it hours later while you’re folding laundry or whatever.
One thing I gotta say, though—the album’s kinda all over the place. You’ve got live jazz covers like “My Funny Valentine,” which feels straight outta a smoky lounge, and then bam, you’re hit with “Facebook (Uh Oh Oh) (Euroclub-Version),” which is… well, exactly what it sounds like. It’s weird, but in a good way? Like, it’s not afraid to take risks, even if some of them don’t totally land.
Overall, La Storia Di Valentina Monetta feels like a musical scrapbook. It’s messy in parts, but that’s what makes it memorable. Listening to it is like flipping through pages of someone’s life—some moments are pure gold, others are just… interesting. And honestly, isn’t that kinda beautiful?
Oh, and one last thing—how many versions of the same song can you cram into one album before it gets ridiculous? Turns out, quite a few. Who knew?
