Pausini co-wrote each song included in the album, except the track "Prima che esci" / "Antes de irte", written by Italian rock singer-songwriter Gianluca Grignani.

Pausini started working on the album in late 2007,[17] and spent most of 2008 writing and recording it between Italy, London and Los Angeles.

It goes on with Autumn's reflections, with Summer's fantasy and it ends with the interior balance and calm represented by Spring.

In an interview Pausini explained that those years were marked by different kinds of feelings, therefore the album represents four different moments, symbolized by the four astronomical seasons.

[19] For that reason, Primavera in anticipo was described by Italian music critics as Pausini's most personal and mature recording,[20][21] exploring themes such as self-love,[22] the relationship with her new partner and guitarist Paolo Carta, and grief for her grandmother's death.

[24] The only song in the album which is not focused on personal feelings is "Sorella terra" / "Hermana tierra", a prayer dedicated to Earth[21] and inspired by Al Gore's environmental activist movement.

Allmusic's Jason Birchmeier praised Pausini's voice and songwriting and claimed that the album showcases "a more personalized cycle of songs", but also noted a stylistic similarity with her 2004's Escucha, resulting in a "sense of frustration for anyone hoping for a change in direction".

[26] Italian newspaper La Stampa gave the album a positive review too, in which Pausini is praised for the intensity of her renditions and is claimed that she is "more comfortable in songwriting" and that she manages "one of the most personal voices in the worldwide pop scene".

[12][28] The album has sold over 500,000 copies in Italy[14] and has been certified 7-times Platinum by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry.