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 The music ranges across all known genres, classic singer-songwriter, rock, blues, and even a light sprinkle of noise.

 Up to a thrilling version of Stand By Me where, while keeping the metric of the original track, the glacial arrangements give it a post-modern attire.

Tarr Madï’s 2005 album Queste 4 Cose presents a diverse range of musical styles including rock, blues, and singer-songwriter traditions. The album features 12 tracks, mixing original songs and covers, with a notable collaboration with poet Fausto Maria Pico. Despite creative ambition, the review suggests a more moderate impact with a 2/5 rating. Highlights include the chilling post-modern take on Stand By Me and the poetic booklet accompanying the CD. Discover Tarr Madï’s eclectic sounds by listening to Queste 4 Cose and explore its poetic depths today!

 The police officers enter the room of the semi-unknown artist and ask to read the lyrics... as if it had mentioned the name of the person behind the MORO kidnapping.

 An honest and at times original work that certainly deserves a place of prominence in Mario’s discography.

Sette Fili Di Canapa, Mario Castelnuovo's 1982 debut, features complex, new wave-inspired lyrics and music that challenged traditional Sanremo expectations. The album mixes folk elements, romanticism, and electronic sounds, standing out in his discography. Its provocative lyrics even attracted police attention during the festival. Highlight tracks include the obsessive title song and the hit Oceania. Overall, the album is an original, honest work marking Castelnuovo's emergence. Explore Mario Castelnuovo's unique 1982 debut and experience the blend of Italian new wave, folk, and evocative lyrics today!

 Alessio’s voice, superbly accompanied by Mokacyclope, manages from the opening track to involve and fascinate us.

 A work that for its lyrics would have looked good on the shelves thirty years ago but today is found immersed among the rubbish and the little desire to find something original.

This review praises Alessio Lega e i MokaCyclope’s debut album as a brilliant reinterpretation of French chanson, evoking legendary artists like Brassens, Brel, and Renaud. Alessio’s voice and poetic lyrics recall the style and spirit of Fabrizio De André, blending social critique with intimate storytelling. Despite its vintage feel, the album stands out for its originality and emotional depth. The reviewer also highlights the charm of discovering music in traditional record shops versus commercial megastores. Listen to Alessio Lega e i MokaCyclope's heartfelt tribute and explore the richness of French-inspired Italian songwriting today.

 "The sound is strongly rock and without frills, with very little room for stylistic technicalities to the detriment of the voice."

 "He makes the song, reads it, doesn’t change a comma, drags it beyond the usual long 14 minutes, leaves us stunned and dazed in the audience."

This review captures Fausto Rossi’s December 2005 concert, marked by a stripped-down rock sound and powerful vocal delivery. The show featured both new and older songs with a small but passionate audience. Tension briefly surfaced during the performance but was resolved, and Rossi closed with an intense rhythm-driven blues piece. The concert offered raw honesty and emotional depth with minimal technical flourishes. Discover Fausto Rossi’s raw live energy—listen to his 2005 concert and feel the emotional intensity firsthand!

 A work that resembles an evening with somewhat tipsy friends much more than an album.

 The dragging finale makes me understand why I have always considered Radius the greatest Italian guitarist.

Alberto Radius's 1972 solo album 'Radius' is a rare and somewhat experimental Italian prog record featuring extended instrumental jams and collaborations with prominent musicians like Demetrio Stratos. While not a quintessential prog album, it showcases Radius's guitar skills and jazzy influences. The album offers a mix of hard rock, blues, and improvisations, appealing mainly to Italian prog enthusiasts and collectors. Despite its charm and historical significance, it does not surpass more renowned works in the genre. Explore Alberto Radius's rare 'Radius' album and dive into the roots of Italian progressive rock guitar mastery.

 "Cristina d'Avena, a childhood myth, her 'Zum-Pa-Pa-Zum-Pa-Pa, this is the mosquito waltz' marked an era."

 "A song that even now decades later still remains in the heads of many, a companion to now foggy memories."

The review nostalgically recalls the innocence of past childhoods, centered around Cristina D'Avena's iconic children's song 'Il Valzer Del Moscerino.' It contrasts simpler, slower times with today's fast-paced, technology-driven world. The song is highlighted as an enduring classic that continues to evoke warm memories across generations. Despite life's complexities, the mosquito waltz remains a joyful, unforgettable tune. Relive your childhood and listen to Cristina D'Avena's classic 'Il Valzer Del Moscerino'—a timeless waltz for all ages!

 Thanks to the Flashback series, we can get closer to this bizarre singer and songwriter, even if talking about great successes seems excessive to me.

 A sort of multimedia art no longer works made just to be listened to, seen or read, but rather of art where all five senses were involved.

This review offers a nuanced take on Ivan Cattaneo's 'I Grandi Successi,' acknowledging his unique and experimental approach to music and multimedia art in 1970s Italy. Though the title suggests a collection of major hits, the reviewer finds this characterization overstated. Nevertheless, the two-CD set provides good value and showcases extracts from Cattaneo’s early works that blend poetry, provocative themes, and five-sense artistic theories. Dive into Ivan Cattaneo’s eclectic 70s soundscape—listen now to experience his groundbreaking multisensory music art!

 "Geni, you either are from the beginning or you are not anymore/ I live in a world where we are all good, but none is a genius."

 "We all think we are the only ones doing something important, and instead we only repeat other people's concepts; or, anyway, many of us in the same way are saying the same thing."

Elisir is a quickly composed but thoughtfully executed album by Roberto Vecchioni that explores themes of creativity, life experience, and poetic reflection. Through metaphorical storytelling and homages to literary and musical figures, Vecchioni crafts a deeply personal and artistic work. The album’s production involves meticulous sound sculpting, contributing to its captivating atmosphere. Songs range from intimate prayers to critiques of peers, ending on a reflective note about embracing sadness and authenticity. Explore Roberto Vecchioni's Elisir and experience a poetic blend of music and storytelling that resonates with every listener.

 Here they are slowly returning, quirky characters from a childhood spent playing in dusty courtyards and the absolute prohibition of entering the smoky tavern.

 How can I forget a humanity that has been lost in the frantic pace of modern life?

This review fondly explores the characters and atmosphere of Giorgio Gaber's songs from the 1960s, evoking memories of Italian childhood and community life. It highlights the warmth, humor, and humanity portrayed in Gaber's early work and reflects on a simpler era now lost in modern times. Though the reviewed album is not an actual release, the review invites listeners to rediscover Gaber's timeless vignettes of Italy's past. Dive into the nostalgic world of Giorgio Gaber’s 1960s songs and rediscover Italy’s lost warmth and charm.

 The voices bounce between the right speaker and the left one, exchanging mutual accusations: 'she is your daughter, she is sick, she is crazy, she is not sick.'

 The capsules descend into your stomach giving you new sensations then at the end of the treatment you would want to visit the Traunitz center and be treated by these Chinese Roulette.

Roulette Cinese’s 'Che Fine Ha Fatto Baby Love?' is a unique and complex album blending electronic, post-punk, and theatrical elements. Using characters and an imagined narrative, the album challenges traditional genres and presents an immersive listening experience. The voices of Joe Raggi and Betty Cembrola interplay with innovative soundscapes creating a captivating and alienating atmosphere. The album invites listeners to personalize the story while appreciating its experimental composition. Discover the immersive world of Roulette Cinese’s 'Che Fine Ha Fatto Baby Love?'—listen now and explore its captivating concept and sound.