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LA RECENSIONE
In the world of Italian rock dominated by banality, the singer-songwriter from Trentino, Daniele Groff, is certainly an exception. Perhaps he does not shine for compositional originality, but in this album, there is, in my opinion, an expressive consistency that is hard to find in the works of Italian artists.
Surely helped by the technical skills acquired during his conservatory studies, Groff is capable of producing an ear-pleasing and very British sound. It is undeniable that upon first listen, this record recalls the sounds so dear to the Gallagher brothers of Manchester (alias Oasis). The affinity is clear, for example, between "Dove Sei Stata" and the Oasis-like "All Around The World".
Musically, all the tracks are supported by walls of guitars that caress the listener's ear, the lyrics often touch on non-sense and somewhat represent the weak point of the album as they sometimes sink into banality.
The most significant tracks are the radio hit "Daisy" and the ego-trip "Io Sono Io" (but how it reminds me of "Some Might Say" ...). Also noteworthy are the acoustic "Everyday" and the easy-listening rhyme "Lamerica".
Ultimately, not a masterpiece, but a more than decent debut album for the subalpine rocker, who unfortunately then got a bit lost amidst the hard-to-unravel folds of a rather inextricable career.
Often the line between success and the limbo of anonymity is thin and difficult to comprehend
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Daniele Groff’s debut album Variatio 22 stands out in the often banal Italian rock scene with a consistent expressive style and strong British sound influence. The guitar-rich tracks evoke Oasis, particularly notable in songs like 'Dove Sei Stata' and 'Io Sono Io.' While the lyrics sometimes lack originality, the album showcases Groff’s technical skills and offers memorable tunes such as 'Daisy' and 'Everyday.' Overall, it is a solid start for Groff’s musical journey.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
01 Daisy (03:41)
Daisy mi porta a spasso per la città
dove la guardia non guarda neanche
ognuno è appeso a un filo di libertà
essere grandi non serve a niente
da bambino io giocavo
nel finto campo di grano
daisy mille persone e pochi
secondi per fare l'amore
daisy che confusione sembra che
il mondo sia solo un pallone
vetrine di gelati - che gusto c'è
per l'uomo che vede in bianco e nero?
e un operaio che chiede al sole - sai
se il tempo perso si conta o non vale?
da bambino io cercavo
un posto nel piano infinito
daisy mille persone e pochi
secondi per fare l'amore
daisy che confusione sembra che
il mondo sia solo un pallone - confusione!
daisy mille persone e pochi
secondi per fare l'amore
daisy che confusione sembra che
il mondo sia solo un pallone
da bambino io giocavo
nel finto campo campo di grano
Daniele Groff
Italian singer-songwriter from Trentino (born 1973 according to reviews). Noted in reviews for a britpop-influenced, guitar-driven sound and for technical skills linked to conservatory studies.03 Reviews
