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THE REVIEW
On a "competitor" site of ours, one of those where reviewers aren't called silly names like Zaireeka, psychopompe, Geo@Geo, HAL, Bartleboom, Fosca, AlessioIride, azzo, etc., but rather Cool "Cool" Cool, TheBest "TheBest" TheBest, etc., I read terrible things about this latest album by these Amor Fou.
So, I'm listening to this album right now.
I just wanted to say it's not bad at all, on the contrary.
It's simply full of beautiful songs, like that.
I tried listening to Amor Fou already when they released their previous album some time ago.
I didn't like them at all.
Too, in my opinion, introverted, self-indulgent in their melancholic air.
Here, it's true, they resemble Baustelle a lot, particularly in the "literary" themes they tackle, but also in their melodic taste, but I don't see this as a flaw.
For that matter, they also remind me of Battisti (later period), Battiato, Marlene Kuntz, ... Le Vibrazioni (is that the problem?).
And then the choruses of children in songs for grown-ups (ever since De André's "Girotondo") always move me, and there are plenty here.
In short, these Amor Fou are good.
Ça va sans dire.
That said, I hope that sooner or later someone will write the real review.
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Summary by Bot
The review offers a positive perspective on Amor Fou’s album '100 Giorni da oggi,' highlighting its beautiful songs and emotional depth. Initially skeptical due to previous impressions, the reviewer appreciates the album’s melodic quality and literary themes. Comparisons with established Italian artists such as Baustelle and Battisti underline its musical richness. The review also notes the moving use of children’s choruses, emphasizing the album’s emotional impact.Tracklist
Amor fou
Italian indie-pop project formed by Alessandro Raina (ex Giardini di Mirò), with Cesare Malfatti (La Crus), Luca Saporiti (Lagash) and Leziero Rescigno; later joined by Giuliano Dottori and Paolo Perego. Their records blend cantautorato storytelling with refined electronics and sharp social imagery.07 Reviews
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By alia76
"100GDO is certainly an album that tends to disorient by moving (too?) broadly across musical styles, sounds, and quite elaborate writing levels."
"You'll surely find your piece. This, in conclusion, is the secret of a highly successful pop album."
By Listening Room
Do not get distracted. This is the command imposed by Amor Fou in their third album 100 Giorni Da Oggi.
On the first listen might even seem pretentious and arrogant, but manages to unleash its essence only listen after listen.
By Taurus
Gone are the singer-songwriter approach and sometimes melancholic atmospheres... presenting them in 2012 as more electronic, more danceable.
You can have fun with a basic and accessible album, if it’s made with the mind and not with a wallet in hand.
