Frankie89

In fact, Repartoamena, that's not the right way to do politics with music. The right way is to instill a critical sense in the listener, without brainwashing them, without telling them "how beautiful you are, how good you are if you do it this way." Simply encouraging them to learn, to inform themselves. In this regard, I think the song about Ken Saro Wiwa by Teatro is a wonderful way to spread awareness about something not everyone knows. Good politicized music should first be sought in those who do not claim to be "rally bands" like the now unbearable (they used to be decent because they copied the Pogues) Modena City Ramblers. At most, in militant groups, there’s something more genuine, like Assalti Frontali, but even they are inevitably tied to an environment that's too "walled-in" in its patterns. For me, for example, one of my favorite angry political songs is the silly "Bella Italia" by Tre Allegri Ragazzi Morti, a band that certainly never claimed to be political directly.

*...Otherwise, they unravel... NOT if they don't unravel. Pardon.*

I don't know, Teenagelobotomy, discussing "high" topics isn't for everyone; it requires skill: a coherent approach and at least a bit of broad culture. More importantly, it demands a connection to reality that's above average, it requires clarity. Otherwise, you end up spewing out common banalities. And at that point, yes, a thousand times better are the silly songs like those of Zero Assoluto, damn yes (which by the way doesn’t relate at all, but I have to give them credit for producing some really catchy melodies :).

Well, there’s nothing wrong (in fact, I find it quite necessary) in not wanting to resign oneself to leaving the country as it is. It’s just that there are ways and ways. And the Caparezzian way doesn’t reach beyond the small circle of the social center (I know people who know all his songs and smoke nice joints, but when it’s time to take to the streets, you can’t budge them) or the pimpled teenager (who sings and sings but, in the end, doesn’t give a damn about changing things). In short, if someone wants to be engaged, I would appreciate that they be consistent and show up at every possible and imaginable protest; otherwise, you’re just a quaraqquaqquà using politics to sell records.

Besides the fact that it's a highly reviewed album... well, a review that's a bit half-hearted. I've only heard the second and third albums, which seemed like good records to me (especially the third). I haven't had the chance to listen to this one, but the singles didn't overly engage me ("Abiura di me" aside, but only because it contained numerous nerd references, which not everyone can understand, and that's not exactly a merit) so that 5 seems excessive to me.

Um, I wouldn't call it hip-hop; there's a difference between "smooth" rap and hip-hop.

I heard it a while ago. And I remember it really got on my nerves. Welcome back, uncle.

Speaking of Benga, read here: Benga (artista) - Wikipedia Bossi would be proud of him.

Damn, I listened to "Please" by Ikonika on YouTube and I must say it's quite a seismic phenomenon.

Of Allien, I made it to Sool, which if I remember correctly had the same impact as a fart in a vast open space. Anyway, I'm not a huge fan of this kind of electronic music (of which this reviewed album is made, even though I liked it a lot). I'm more into that beautifully indie-crushed stuff: to put it simply, I prefer Modeselektor to Apparat, not sure if we’re on the same page (ahem... that’s very nerdy).