First of three exceptional albums, due to a typical matter of "imprinting," this is probably my favorite from Banco, even though all three titles are clearly on the same level; however, this one has those particular atmospheres that have stayed with me a little more. Then, well, there's the voice of Franciccio Di Giacomo, the sublime melodic sense of the Nocenzi brothers, that taste for melody which is completely Mediterranean, entirely Italian, and that type of melody that is deeply local, which, while respecting the indisputable influence of British models, gives Banco a solid personal identity, which is excellent. Banco's melodies are extraordinarily smooth, catchy, pleasant, and also profoundly deep, dramatic, like those moments of Gianni at the piano… In short, these wonderful compatriots of mine are truly a powerhouse.
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