La voce del padrone

La voce del padrone, released in 1981, is Franco Battiato's synth-pop and art pop album that blends electronic arrangements with pop and rock elements. It pairs concise, hook-driven songs with literate, often enigmatic lyrics and a modern production aesthetic; tracks such as "Centro di gravità permanente" exemplify its mix of catchy melodies and intellectual references. The record marked a move toward more accessible sounds for Battiato and helped bring his music to a wider Italian audience.