Alemarcon
Alemarcon
7 oct 20

DeRank™: 9,38

Resuming the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I would like to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Ivano Fossati, with a ranking of his albums (from 1981 to 2003) from the least to the most beautiful...

No. 6: "Lampo Viaggiatore" (2003)
Three years pass, and here Ivano presents us with a new album of unreleased tracks. For those who loved - and followed - the Fossati from 1988 to 2000, this album might represent a slight step backward. And it indeed is; it is not an absolute masterpiece, but we are very close: the value of the individual tracks doesn’t change much. The lyrics are a bit more straightforward but less enigmatic compared to before, and musically it remains less refined than the previous ones, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that this is still an excellent album...
Overall rating: 9

The masterpiece of the album: Il bacio sulla bocca
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
6 oct 20

DeRank™: 10,62

Picking up on the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I dare to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist who was (and is) Ivano Fossati, namely a ranking of his albums (from 1981 to 2003) from least to most beautiful...

N°7: "700 Giorni" (1986)
We are in the second half of the 1980s, precisely in 1986. A rather important year, for better or for worse, for Italian singer-songwriter music: Venditti self-destructs an excellent musical career, Battisti begins his collaboration with Pasquale Pannella (ah, the white records...), Pino Daniele continues to bewilder his longtime fans, Graziani releases one of his least convincing albums, Bennato starts to lean towards the well-known chart-pleasing tactics, Dalla alternates between a flop and a beautiful live album, and so on. And then there's Ivano, who continues with his evolution, and this perhaps represents the first album of his "golden period": not yet an absolute masterpiece, but we are already very close. The sounds become increasingly ethnic, and the lyrics increasingly cryptic yet refined at the same time. Furthermore, it contains what is, in my opinion, his greatest masterpiece (yes, I know I'm being cliché...)
Overall rating 8.5

The masterpiece of the album: Una notte in Italia
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
6 oct 20

DeRank™: 9,53

Resuming the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I would like to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Ivano Fossati, by creating a ranking of his albums (from 1981 to 2003) from the least beautiful to the best...

No. 8: "Ventilazione" (1984)
We are in 1984, and with songwriting in full crisis - excluding a few exceptions - Ivano continues his artistic evolution with this excellent album, which could be defined as a concept about travel (a metaphor that, along with the sea, is a "fixed idea" for the author). An album that might be considered "transitional," moving from the rock Fossati of the '73-'83 decade to the more inspired, intimate, and experimental Fossati of the '86-'03 period. While still quite distant from the well-known absolute masterpieces, it's a record that is enjoyable to listen to.
Overall rating 7.5

The masterpiece of the album: Viaggiatori d'occidente
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
5 oct 20

DeRank™: 11,28

Continuing the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I would like to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Ivano Fossati, who was (and is) one, that is, a ranking of his albums (from 1981 to 2003) from the least beautiful to the best...

N°9: "Le Città Di Frontiera" (1983).
Year of our Lord 1983. The year in which many singer-songwriters released their definitive swan song. But this certainly cannot be said for Fossati: with singer-songwriter music now in a deep crisis, he manages to take another small step forward and, while still relying on "rock" arrangements, the depth of the songs begins to change, and obviously for the better. What else to say? The path to masterpieces is the right one. Now all we have to do is wait...
Overall rating 7.5

The masterpiece of the album: La musica che gira intorno
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
5 oct 20

DeRank™: 12,47

Picking up the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I dare to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist such as Ivano Fossati, which is a ranking of his albums (from 1981 to 2003) from the least beautiful to the best...

No. 10: "Panama E Dintorni" (1981)
We are in the early '80s, and Ivano, after five albums that were not great in every aspect, is beginning to show what he's made of. In terms of arrangements, he continues the path laid down by the previous ones (rock sounds), but it is the depth of the individual tracks that begins to change. We are still quite far from the Ivano of the absolute masterpieces of the late '80s and '90s, but also from the less convincing albums of the '70s (except for La Mia Banda Suona Il Rock, which is still nothing extraordinary).
Overall rating 7

The masterpiece of the album: La costruzione di un amore
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
4 oct 20

DeRank™: 11,48

Building on the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I would like to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Pino Daniele, specifically, a ranking of his albums (up to Mascalzone Latino from 1989) from worst to best...

No. 1: "Nero A Metà" (1980)
Attention, ladies and gentlemen: a milestone. Here we are at the highest step of the podium, the peak that Daniele reached in his 37-year career, amidst ups and downs. Besides being the ultimate masterpiece of a Pino Daniele in perfect form, it is also that of the supergroup that accompanied him at the time. Simply spectacular; a record like this happens only once in a lifetime. I'll stop here because everything has already been said about this album, but if it were up to me, I'd talk about it for hours...
Overall rating 10 (with honors)

The masterpiece of the album: Quanno Chiove (Remastered 2014)
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
4 oct 20

DeRank™: 9,42

Taking inspiration from the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I would like to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Pino Daniele, that is, a ranking of his albums (stopping at Mascalzone Latino from 1989) from the worst to the best...

Number 2: "Pino Daniele" (1979)
Two years after his inspired but still immature debut album, here comes the album that definitively crowns Pino's artistic career. He begins his conversion to Neapolitan rock-fusion, or "Taramblù". This album has a completely different depth compared to its predecessor, not only in terms of sounds but also in the "quality" of the tracks—it's just a whole different level. An absolute masterpiece in every respect, skillfully played and filled to the brim with masterpieces. Not to be missed is the splendid live version of the linked piece, featuring the stunning Gato Barbieri on saxophone.
Overall rating: 10

The masterpiece of the album: Chi Tene 'O Mare (Remastered 2008)
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
3 oct 20

DeRank™: 13,27

Recalling the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I would like to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Pino Daniele, namely a ranking of his albums (stopping at Mascalzone Latino from 1989) from the worst to the best...

No. 3: "Vai Mo'" (1981)
Fourth album of unpublished works, and here we are at the podium. Here we are at the trio of wonders from '79 to '81, the best Pinazzo of all time, three masterpieces deserving of the highest praise. An album with an insane groove, incredibly inspired in its individual tracks and compositions, straddling blues and jazz. Not to mention the fabulous supergroup, probably at its peak: it’s no coincidence that some time later (2007), Pino reunited the band from this album for the new album of that era.
Overall rating 10

The masterpiece of the album: Viento 'e terra (2017 Remaster)
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
3 oct 20

DeRank™: 8,16

Building on the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I’d like to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Pino Daniele, namely a ranking of his albums (stopping at Mascalzone Latino from 1989) from worst to best...

No. 4: "Bella 'Mbriana" (1982)
Everything has already been said about this album - and about everything else - so I won't dwell too much. For many, it’s the absolute peak; for others, it's the beginning of the end (!?!?!?); and for others, like me, it’s somewhere in the middle. A great record, of course, perfectly played: probably his most "international" album of the entire discography, it's definitely the one that musically soars the highest, but as far as I'm concerned, I find it slightly less inspired than the three previous masterpieces—just SLIGHTLY—though it still contains what I believe is one of his top 5 (maybe even top 3) greatest masterpieces.
Overall rating 9

The masterpiece of the album: Tutta n'ata storia (2017 Remaster)
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
2 oct 20

DeRank™: 7,68

Taking inspiration from the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I allow myself to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Pino Daniele, that is, a ranking of his albums (up to Mascalzone Latino from 1989) from the worst to the best...

N°5: "Musicante" (1984)
The sixth studio album of unreleased tracks by Pino Daniele. An album often overly underestimated or mistreated, considered by many as "the beginning of the end for Daniele." But in reality, do you want to know its only flaw? It was released right after a record like Bella 'Mbriana, but in the end, it’s not that much inferior. Of course, we still find several great tracks, with the superband always in perfect form. Especially memorable is the spectacular "Sciò" tour, which took place a few months after the album's release.
Overall rating: 8.5

The masterpiece of the album: Lassa che vene (Remastered 2017) (Remastered)
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
2 oct 20

DeRank™: 11,73

Picking up on the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I allow myself to make a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Pino Daniele, namely a ranking of his albums (stopping at Mascalzone Latino from 1989) from worst to best...

No. 6: "Terra Mia" (1977)
We are in the second half of the 1970s, and a then twenty-two-year-old Pino Daniele makes his debut with this album. An album that, to be honest, has very little to do with almost everything that will come after: it is his most "Neapolitan" record, still extremely tied to the popular tradition (influences that will already be partially lost with the next one), but highly inspired. It probably remains his least "original" album musically speaking, but at the same time, it is the most heartfelt and sincere. In some ways also "strange," like in the splendid title track, permeated with death and unease but also with hope, an aspect that makes it a unique album in his discography and beyond.
Overall rating 8.5

The masterpiece of the album: 'Na Tazzulella 'E Cafè (Remastered 2008)
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
1 oct 20

DeRank™: 8,87

Picking up the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I would like to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Pino Daniele, that is, a ranking of his album popularity (stopping at Mascalzone Latino from 1989) from worst to best...

N°7: "Mascalzone Latino" (1989)
We are at the end of the '80s, and after three decent albums that were overall quite unconvincing, the definitive - and unfortunately last - tail end finally arrives. The path of "80s" sounds continues, but this time with excellent work done on the acoustic guitar (his technique has grown in an inversely proportional manner to his creativity) and with several little gems that are absolutely on par with the Pino of the golden years, this time definitely more so than the previous three albums. Not a masterpiece, but certainly a great album, even if - alas - Pinuccio’s path was already marked, and even in this album, in some small passages, you can feel it...
Overall rating 7.5

The masterpiece of the album: Anna verrà (2017 Remaster)
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
1 oct 20

DeRank™: 7,20

Picking up on the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I take the liberty of making a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Pino Daniele, that is, a ranking of his albums (stopping at Mascalzone Latino from 1989) from the worst to the best...

N°8: "Ferryboat" (1985)
Only a year passes, and here comes this new album of unreleased tracks. An album that contains a -for many- unwelcome novelty: Pino loses his superband, which had accompanied him from the second album until Sciò. Anyone who has followed Pino since his early days can't help but feel disappointed by this album. Don't get me wrong: there isn't a single track that can be defined as "bad" or "unlistenable," but there are perhaps 3, at most 4, songs that can match the GREAT Pino Daniele. The rest, yes, maintains levels that are adequate or just above, but still lesser compared to the immense works produced earlier.
Overall rating 6.5

The masterpiece of the album: Ferryboat (2017 Remaster)
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
30 sep 20

DeRank™: 7,18

Taking inspiration from the brilliant idea of @[Martello], I feel encouraged to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Pino Daniele, that is, a ranking of his albums (stopping at Mascalzone Latino from 1989) from worst to best...

N°9: "Bonne Soirée" (1987)
Released two years after the previous one, with this album even Pino falls into the trap of "80s sounds," into which many—practically all—of his colleagues had fallen, even well before. This album reflects the downward trend already started with the previous one, but Pino still hasn't completely run out of ideas, as evidenced by the fact that there are still a few good tracks in this (still rather unconvincing) album.
Overall rating: 6

The masterpiece of the album: Occhi grigi (2017 Remaster)
 
Alemarcon
Alemarcon
30 sep 20

DeRank™: 7,18

Reviving the brilliant idea of @[Martello] (please, don’t take it the wrong way :-)), I would like to pay a sort of "tribute" to a great artist like Pino Daniele, specifically a ranking of his albums (stopping at Mascalzone Latino from 1989) from worst to best...

N°10: "Schizzechea With Love" (1988)
His ninth studio album, can perhaps be considered the first truly inadequate episode of his discography. However, there are still some scattered gems—like always, up to the early '90s—and we’re certainly not talking about a horrible and unlistenable mess. It continues the path laid out by the previous "Bonne Soirée" from 1987, presenting a sound that is slightly more "80s," which, today, feels decidedly older and outdated compared to the still very relevant masterpieces from the first phase of his career, which remain timeless even after forty years.
Overall rating: 5.5

The masterpiece of the album: Jesce juorno (2017 Remaster)
 
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