Often criticized, for me a masterpiece, or certainly much better than the subsequent "l'Imboscata." Decadent, pessimistic lyrics, born from the philosophical musings of Sgalambro; they blend with Battiato's music, teetering between "tastieroni" synthesizers and classical instruments. The atmosphere is sweet, desolate, melancholic, absorbed, suspended... a pure delight!
A necessary mention for "Un vecchio cameriere," a poignant piece, masterfully built on Haydn's adagio (op. 64 n.5). An immortal record, ready to be rediscovered!
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