Andrea Pizzo and the Purple Mice’s “Transhumanity”: A cohesive balance of different styles.

“Although touching topics that are recent, the emotional depth of the album is what keeps it from sounding cold or distant.”

“Transhumanity” by Andrea Pizzo & The Purple Mice is a diversely styled album released on 29 August 2025. The album truly catches a lot of different vibes yet keeps the same steady tone that makes it feel comfortable and homely. As an album, it's bold yet cautious, giving you that perfect balance.

"The album’s greatest triumph is maintaining a thread of identity."

The opening track is “Ada”, which sets the tone. The song feels historically relevant, poetic in concept, and sonically layered in a subtle way. The choice to use Ada Lovelace as a starting point is symbolic. It brings out human imagination. As the melody unfolds, it creates a dreamy atmosphere. The guest voice, which is ‘Silvia Criscenzo’, adds an ethereal element to the song. The song is grounded but reaching. It elegantly establishes the cinematic theme of the album. The next track is “Goodbye” with Riccardo Morello, which transitions from the dreamy tones of “Ada” to a more vulnerable area. The song is emotionally opening.

The song leans more into melancholy. Riccardo Morello’s guest contribution accentuates the intimacy. The arrangement feels simpler. The song is more about emotional weight. The simplicity of the song allows the heart more room to speak.

As we move on to the next track, which is “The current war”, the pace picks up and the narrative drives. The title suggests the historic rivalry between Edison and Tesla, a clash of currents, literally and metaphorically. It brings out more tension musically. The song leans into being sharper. The song is shorter comparatively, but it definitely sounds like it's still unfolding.

The next song is "The Ballad of Alan Mathison", where the pace slows and the tone darkens. Referencing Alan Mathison Turing, this ballad leans poetic. The song is contemplative in its tone. The instrumentation is more atmospheric. Lyrically, it's given space and emotional tension. This is where the album’s storytelling ambition shows its brighter side. The song is more of a memorable moment.

“Bombshell” is among the more immediate tracks on the album. It pulses with electronic energy. The rhythmic drive is energetic yet steady. Vocally, it leans towards carrying urgency or warning. It’s one of the songs that bridges the more narrative side of the album with its more ‘rock’ core. The next track, which is “We are all bots”, delves into the blurred boundary between human and machine. The song has a provocative yet deeply thought-provoking question. The rhythms are steady, as one might expect.

“The Machine” is the centerpiece of the album. The tension and questions come into sharp focus here. The sonic palette here is likely darker. What gives the track a shine are the distorted guitars and the heavier synths. The album reaches its peak musical intensity with this song. The next track, which is “To the Space and Beyond”, is reportedly one of the standout tracks. The song's vibes feel ritualistic and absurd in the softest way possible. The song leans almost into classical territory before evolving. Its willingness to let go of commercial expectations feels brave. “Hidden Figures” suggests a theme of overlooked contributions. The song talks about people or memories forgotten deep behind subtly. The song is conceptually promising. It’s perfectly somewhere in between balancing everything. The closing track is “Eternità”, which is as magical as the whole album. As a closer, “Eternità” is evocative. The cinematic texture added to the song was much needed. Its contrast with the rest of the album gives it weight. The operatic grace with which the whole song is produced truly sweeps you off your feet.