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 Unfortunately, his beautiful songs rearranged to make them seem more modern lose much of their musical magic (… where has the inimitable kazoo gone?)

 Perhaps hoping to hear the old Bennato in a new album is a dream, but, as he used to say, the only illusion is that of reality and reason.

The album 'Sembra Ieri' by Edoardo Bennato features three unreleased tracks that reflect his classic rebellious style. However, the album overall lacks key pieces that define Bennato's legacy and fails to engage younger audiences. Modern rearrangements detract from the original emotional impact, making this release feel like a missed opportunity. Nostalgia alone cannot restore the magic of his earlier work. Discover the truth behind Edoardo Bennato's 'Sembra Ieri'—listen and judge if nostalgia still resonates or falls short.

 Eleven new ballads full of sickly sweetness that blatantly wink at a female audience from soap operas.

 I felt the urge to immediately remove the disc from the CD player and set it aside for a Christmas gift to a particularly annoying friend.

Luca Carboni's album 'Luca' marks a shift away from his previous electronic style, focusing on minimalist and sweet ballads that fail to comfort and instead irritate. The reviewer criticizes the sugary appeal to a female soap opera audience and laments the lack of artistic ambition. Despite past promise, this release lacks innovation and feels overly commercial. The review ends with a dismissive reaction to the album. Read the full review to understand why 'Luca' might not meet your expectations before giving it a listen.

 Carmen Consoli now aspires to become a lady of Italian music and sings her hits with great mastery, true ultrasounds of the new millennium that come directly from the soul.

 Her rattlesnake tongue is now a guarantee and even her nastiest songs here seem new, acoustically perfect, elegant and refined.

Carmen Consoli evolves from a cheeky rock frontwoman to a refined lady of Italian music. Her July 15 concert at the Taormina amphitheater featured a magical blend of her band with a 50-piece symphony orchestra. The performance showcases her matured sound—elegant, acoustically perfect, and emotionally powerful—marking a promising new chapter in her career. Discover Carmen Consoli’s breathtaking live fusion of rock and symphony—listen to the magic now!

 La vie en rouge is pleasantly sophisticated, eager to evoke emotions and gives all the space to the chansonnier compared to the Ruggeri who was punk before me.

 The twenty-four songs of La vie en rouge are all very well played and interpreted with great passion.

The album 'La vie en rouge' by Enrico Ruggeri offers a unique live experience with original acoustic arrangements. It emphasizes emotional expression over rock, featuring instruments like mandolin, trumpet, and accordion. Collaborators Luigi Schiavone and Andrea Mirò enhance the musical depth. Though the album covers 24 tracks passionately, some fans may miss older hits. Overall, it's a sophisticated and enjoyable reinterpretation. Listen to Enrico Ruggeri’s 'La vie en rouge' and experience a unique acoustic journey through his music.

 Baccini the singer-songwriter no longer exists, and now he finds himself doing karaoke of himself, in endless boredom and flatness.

 The songs bearing his signature in this album are truly all banal and predictable, nothing compared to the past.

The review critiques Francesco Baccini's album 'Stasera Teatro' for lacking the creativity and wit of his earlier works. Once known for playful, ironic lyrics, Baccini now appears to produce banal, predictable songs. His involvement in reality TV contrasts with his previous artistic integrity. Overall, the album is brief and uninspiring, marking a disappointing phase in his career. Explore Baccini's 'Stasera Teatro' and judge if the singer-songwriter's magic still shines or faded into the mundane.

 Negramaro plays uncompromising rock, songs that seem to be at times traversed by a shiver of anger that coats with corrosivity the subtle melancholy that seems to envelop the entire album.

 When Italian rock has songs of good quality and merges with melody, an album like this is born that can be listened to with kindness, amusing and slow, unpredictable and melancholic, glorious and fragile, like life... if only it could never end.

Negramaro’s album 'Mentre tutto scorre' stands out in Italian rock with its emotional depth and melodic richness. Combining influences from Radiohead and Coldplay, the band offers a colorful and heartfelt pop-rock experience. The album balances subtle melancholy with bursts of energetic rock, highlighted by Giuliano Sangiorgi’s thoughtful songwriting. It connects with listeners through its honest and poetic exploration of life’s fragility. Listen to 'Mentre tutto scorre' and experience the heartfelt blend of Italian rock and melody.

 Really an excellent performance, the kind I like, gritty like a true rock band.

 LE VIBRAZIONI II is an homage to 60s-70s rock, winking at Led Zeppelin and Italian legends like Battisti and Pfm.

The reviewer attended a Le Vibrazioni concert unexpectedly and was impressed by their gritty rock sound. The studio album 'Le Vibrazioni II' confirms the band's blend of classic 60s-70s rock with modern psychedelia, heartfelt lyrics, and social themes. The charismatic vocals and skilled guitar work stand out throughout the album's 14 tracks, topped with a rewarding hidden track. Overall, a strong recommendation for fans of meaningful Italian rock. Listen to Le Vibrazioni II now and experience the vibrant blend of classic and modern Italian rock!