Diego Mancino
Cose che cambiano tutto

THE REVIEW

"There are things more important than the black heart of certain charming girls" (Things that change everything)

Diego Mancino is one of those artists not easily categorized unless you look back in time (the '70s). A Milanese with various experiences abroad (France and England) thanks to his father, an orchestra conductor, he was part of various groups, Mary quant, Achtung bandits (from the famous film), and Solar flares. The character resembles Ivan Graziani, his music recalls Afterhours for the constant reference to the '70s, and his voice brings to mind Fausto Leali, but in my opinion, all the comparisons are useless because listening to him immediately reveals a strong personality as well as excellent quality.

In a period where clones and clones of clones arrive from abroad, where it is increasingly difficult to distinguish originality, "Things that change everything" reconnects us with our recent past and tickles the heart, music for everyone and that is the true sense of pop, but rock is always present. What's the point of innovating and renewing, inventing new styles if someone is so good at swimming in "déjà-vu" sounds and creating something that will truly last over time. Diego Mancino narrates our life (or his), everyday life, and he does it simply, with his scratchy voice and perfect melodies "so sure and immobile" (Mush). Wonderful lyrics that are easy to listen to and follow, "what a surprise" (The changing center of the universe) for those of us who did not live the '70s or were too young, discovering that after all that has passed, in that music we find ourselves too, "the rust shines dressed in red" (A good reason) like your clothes, Diego, and like the warmth that your music conveys to us, yes indeed, life is "A roll of the dice" and we who are closed in our little realities would like our "relative peace".

These are "Things that change everything", because now the rest can be seen from another perspective and pop-rock is labeled Italy. The "glaring light of day" reconnects with the night... thank you, Diego... "what more do you want?"