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LA RECENSIONE
"All that will remain of us is just a great bonfire..."
With this 1971 album begins the successful recording journey of Ivano Fossati, as well as that of Delirium, who create one of the first and best examples of Italian progressive rock. The minimal and exquisitely acoustic sound holds its own against more elaborate works made with the help of moogs and electric distortions, and this minimal choice is driven by the need to compose an album linked to the depiction of human emotions.
This journey into emotions starts with Fear and ends in Hope, all perfectly represented by the lyrics of singer and flautist Ivano Fossati, who through these hermetic poems manages to convey to the listener the message that emanates from the songs. There are two tributes within the album: the piece "To Satchmo, Bird And Other Unforgettable Friends" is a clear homage to jazz culture and to the mentioned Armstrong and Charlie Parker, and it takes up the rhythms of jazz music, while "Johnny Sayre" is inspired by the poems of Spoon River Anthology by Masters, a text from which, the same year, Fabrizio De André will draw inspiration for his album "Non al Denaro, Non all'Amore Né al Cielo."
In addition, the single "Jesahel," a song that the group presented in 1972 at the Sanremo Festival, was added posthumously.
In summary, "Dolce Acqua" is one of the best prog albums ever made in Italy, an essential listen for any fan of the genre, a record to fall in love with and be influenced by.
"The storm has passed, it is not"
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Delirium's 1971 album Dolce Acqua marks the beginning of Ivano Fossati's successful career and stands as a landmark in Italian progressive rock. The album embraces a minimal acoustic style to explore deep human emotions from fear to hope, conveyed through poetic lyrics. It includes tributes to jazz icons and draws literary inspiration, making it an essential work for prog rock enthusiasts. The addition of the hit single Jesahel further enriches this classic record.Tracklist Videos
Delirium
Delirium are a Genoese progressive rock band that debuted with Dolce acqua (1971). Early on, singer/flautist Ivano Fossati fronted the group and they scored broad recognition with the Sanremo 1972 hit Jesahel. Classic albums include Lo scemo e il villaggio (1972) and III: Viaggio negli arcipelaghi del tempo (1974). After disbanding in the mid-’70s, they reformed, issuing Il nome del vento (2009) and L’era della menzogna (2015) via Black Widow Records. Key members cited in reviews include Ettore Vigo and Martin Grice.08 Reviews
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By GATTINATOR
You never get tired of listening to it, this is music that, unfortunately, is no longer made.
Dolce Acqua in its nine tracks touches on various melodic aspects; one could say that it spans many concepts of love, color, and poetry.
By claudio ruffini
Given the success of my reviews, I’m including by "request" this LP by Delirium by Ivano Fossati as well.
Put it on the turntable and enjoy listening.
