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@GUSTAVOTANZ: I understand. Thank you for paying attention to my definitions. In the case of definitions, I allow myself to give a 5 even to those who have written just one song that is emotionally memorable for me (like a Twist in my sobriety, a Sleeping satellite, a "Hell is round the corner). That's the beauty of definitions. I’m not ashamed to admit that I don't change the radio station when there's a Pausini, a Ferro, or an Alessandra Amoroso... if I wait for them to play Prince or Jay Jay Johanson, I'm out of luck...

@GUSTAVOTANZ: but excuse me, I'm not throwing anyone under the bus. I actually like Zucchero. Oh my God, let's say I don't dislike him (I hum many of his songs). Proving plagiarism is technically almost impossible. If you know the rules of composition well, you also know how to avoid them. I'm just saying he's quite the clever one. You might end up with an intro, a verse, or a chorus similar to another famous song (and I emphasize famous because with him the pseudo-plagiarisms were noticed right away), but with him it has happened too often. It stinks. That said: what does Pausini have to do with it? She may be musically down-to-earth, but as a person, she's a transparency that Adelmo can't even dream of. I respect Pausini because, despite having money, she doesn’t let Zuccheros get her head in the clouds. I believe it’s not easy when you’re at that level. Then, well, people who are musically superior or inferior to Pausini. Let’s say they win by a slim margin. Damn, you gave me certain examples…

Good review. From the samples, I sense a certain similarity to one of my favorites: Martha Wainwright. Thanks for the heads-up.

@MERITO89: it's by Paula Cole. you can find my review on Deb. the song is "I don't want to wait," a lesser track from a more than decent album titled "This fire." hi.

really Sentence where? where? I want to know!!!

Sorry Hypno, but why this minestrone??? Regarding Zucchero, there are absolutely undeniable points regardless of the album and his career so far. Here are the main points: 1) Zucchero has written some really beautiful songs 2) some of these songs are partially copied 3) Zucchero has also written some really awful songs 4) Zucchero is a great connector of artists, which is not necessarily a flaw 5) Zucchero as a live performer is spectacular. I think I've covered everything, it seems. I believe no one can contradict me.

@DJFUNGO "don't get the subtle metaphor"??? If you really want to hear my take, I’d say that to complete the picture, all that was missing were the children from Povia making OOOOH, maybe around some rubble and with some pigeons (still from Povia) in free fall. Objectively, the track is awful, though quite catchy. I was pleasantly surprised that they involved Mango (because after all, he’s part of my musical childhood) and even more surprised by Al Bano, who for 50 years has hit one note and manages to place it everywhere without being out of context.

A bit out of context but necessary, my message to Ms. Caselli, who complained that this song is also a victim of piracy: Dear Ms. Caselli, I can imagine it burns a little bit for you record executives now that after years of musical trash you've been shoving down our throats, you find yourselves forced to trickle out releases. It was about time you started to understand where, when, and for whom the thinking audience is willing to shell out 20 euros. Finally, the two neurons are starting to work under the helmet! I mean: 20 years of Sugar and all that has been created is: Elisa, Bocelli, Negramaro, Gazosa (bless his soul), Filippa Giordano (bless her soul), and Zucchero? When the record executives go OHHHHHHHHH!

Poor thing! If at 19 she makes this music, who knows what she'll be doing at 30! She seems so fake (soap & skin???). Anyway, I’ve been really far removed from this genre of music for a long time. Life is already sad as it is, and at 19 you shouldn't be thinking about writing like this. I’ll pass.

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you write very well, but I don’t agree with anything nor do I appreciate your tone (Debaserian lineage?). Television can indeed be a springboard. The fact is that these people showed up for a singing competition without knowing how to sing (nor, alas, have they learned to do so). Their technique is very immature, and the song they wrote is pathetic. In short, it’s not television that ruined them. Despite still needing to grow, they were placed there solely because they have nice faces. That’s it. And I’m a bit fed up with this idea that television cannot convey good music. Back in the days of Roxy Bar with Red Ronnie, everyone was against it for bringing in acts from Take That to Cranberries, passing through Suede and who knows who else. Now we miss it (at least I do). We need to try to look at things from a higher perspective. Capovilla and Brondi have nothing to do with it since in a context like X Factor, they would certainly have made a difference (and this comes from someone who hasn’t spoken in favor of Brondi). Despite the last episode of X Factor not showcasing even a shred of an author, I will continue to support these media attempts and go to Capovilla's concerts.