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Federico Fiumani (alias Diaframma) had a contract with Ricordi, for which he made "In perfetta solitudine" and "Da siberia al prossimo week-end" in '90.
The attempt by the record label for the third album was to promote it through the radio circuit by participating in Sanremo and creating a "commercial" work. But Federico is not really a person inclined to compromise and, in order to defend the purity of his songs, he freed himself from his contract to return to his ideal dimension.
After "Anni luce," which marked Fiumani's return to the underground circuit, he put together a high-level cast featuring the collaboration of the great Gianni Maroccolo (Litfiba, C.S.I.) in production, Francesco Magnelli (C.S.I.) on keyboards, Pino Gulli (C.S.I.) on drums, Marco Bachi (Bandabardò) on bass, and Mara Redeghieri (Ustmamò) on backing vocals…
The album, from 1994, is "Il ritorno dei desideri," a title that conveys Fiumani's desire to make music again and to awaken his more rock soul, after decidedly more intimate and singer-songwriter records. This desire is conveyed in the tracks that exude a punk spirit (il sogno, underground, è la crisi) with aggressive guitars and screaming vocals: there is anger and pain and the attempt to shout it to the world. But there are also softer, more melancholic moments (trattami bene, una stagione nel cuore, metropolitana ore 9 e 30, labbra blu…), ballads, rock'n'roll (mi fai morire), and finally, an instrumental piece.
A well-played album, with long instrumental phrasing and guitar solos, it is a rock work, played in its infinite expressions.
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Federico Fiumani’s 1994 album 'Il Ritorno Dei Desideri' represents a passionate return to rock and punk roots after a more commercial and intimate phase. With high-profile collaborators, the album blends aggressive guitars and screaming vocals with softer ballads and instrumental passages. The work balances anger and melancholy, showcasing Fiumani’s uncompromising artistic vision. It’s a well-executed rock album exploring the full spectrum of the genre.Tracklist Videos
Diaframma
Diaframma is an Italian rock band led by Federico Fiumani, formed in Florence in the early 1980s. The group is associated with the Italian new wave/post‑punk movement and achieved early recognition with the album Siberia.45 Reviews
