Andrea Chimenti (born 1959) is an Italian singer-songwriter from Arezzo. He was singer of the early-'80s band Moda and launched a solo career (debut cited as La maschera del corvo nero, 1992). Reviewers note collaborations with David Sylvian, Gianni Maroccolo and others and praise his intimate, often minimal solo work.

Former singer of Moda; solo debut cited as La maschera del corvo nero (1992); collaborations mentioned in reviews include David Sylvian, Steve Jansen and Gianni Maroccolo; albums reviewed include Vietato morire, L'albero pazzo and Tempesta di fiori.

DeBaser reviews describe Andrea Chimenti as an Italian singer-songwriter rooted in the early '80s new wave scene (Moda) who developed a sparse, intimate solo style. Key albums discussed include Vietato morire, L'albero pazzo and Tempesta di fiori. Reviewers highlight collaborations with David Sylvian and Gianni Maroccolo and praise Chimenti's voice and production choices.

For:Fans of Italian singer-songwriters, listeners of intimate acoustic albums and followers of 1980s new wave/indie Italian music.

 A record that essentially talks about love, but in which it is not a teenager with plenty of gel in his hair talking about leopard-print thongs and gasolina, but rather a discreet gentleman almost middle-aged who seems to have truly seen all manner of things in his life, describing the disillusionment and living for the day typical - mind you - not of the defeated but of those who from day one chose to walk all their life on their own feet and who at 45 can say they owe thanks to no one.

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 And again, how can we not remember the contribution of David Sylvian, who sings in Ti ho aspettato, emphasizing how a warm voice and low tones are more suitable for these tracks, contrary to how Chimenti himself sings in the verses of Ora o mai, or in the chorus of Lasciatemi stare.

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 The musician from Arezzo has over twenty years of career behind him, not experiencing the novice struggles of Giuradei.

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