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Elio e le Storie Tese

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Italian satirical/prog-pop rock group formed in Milan and led by Stefano "Elio" Belisari, known for genre-blending arrangements, virtuosic musicianship and ironic, satirical lyrics; prominent during the 1990s (including Sanremo 1996) and active through a farewell period in 2018.

Formed in Milan in 1980; fronted by Stefano Belisari (Elio). Known for satirical lyrics and eclectic, technically skilled arrangements. Prominent albums include Eat the Phikis (1996) and Italyan, Rum Casusu Çikti (1992). Multi-instrumentalist Feiez (a longtime member) died in 1998. The band ceased regular activity after a farewell period culminating in 2018.

DeBaser reviews portray Elio e le Storie Tese as virtuoso musicians who mix satire, prog and pop. Reviewers praise their albums (Eat the Phikis, Italyan Rum Casusu Çikti, Elio Samaga...) and live work. The tone across reviews is fond, amused and often admiring of technical skill.

For:Fans of satirical Italian rock, progressive-pop listeners, live-music enthusiasts, Italian-language music fans

 An enormous Shakespearean doubt has always tormented me: who are the singers mentioned in the song "Li Immortacci" by Elio e Le Storie Tese, featured in their 1996 album "Eat The Phikis", where the entertaining and very amused participations of Giorgia and Edoardo Vianello stand out?

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 There is genuine genius in the words.

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 It’s a sort of mantra but also an admission of guilt.

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 Those lovable “rascals,” Elio e le Storie Tese, really did it.

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