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THE REVIEW
This triple box set by Mr. Stefano Belisari and company is truly well done! Even though it doesn’t take much to understand that "Elio e Le Storie Tese" is one of the greatest groups of the contemporary Italian era.
And to say that many don’t like them: lyrics too crazy, videos for teenagers, etc.... yet under these six musicians mad as hatters (including the departed soul of Feiez), there are incredibly super-talented multi-instrumentalists both culturally musically and practically, with a great desire to amaze listeners with a 100% eclectic sound (in fact, the works proposed by the band certainly stray from absurd rock but approach levels of total surrealism reminding me of people like "Frank Zappa" and "Ozric Tentacles").
It’s not certain whether Elio defines his sound as "Progressive," but in the end, the band’s albums explode in whirlwind mixtures extremely perfect ranging from "fusion", to "blues", "hard rock", "twist", "folk", "reggae", "opera", "cabaret", etc., not to mention that live they manage to make their entire repertoire perfectly exhilarating and exciting.
Live, they are monstrous (I mean, there's not much that can play as great as they do!), and then there is no shortage of laughter and neither is the great "Mangoni" in his superhero appearances.
But back to this box set: even in this product, the tracks are all attached summarizing the band's style at its best. There’s the legendary "Pippero" in old-school rap style with the fascinating Bulgarian voices choir, "Tapparella" which live at the end of the concert seems to recall the great emotions of Woodstock, that liar "Il Vitello dai Piedi di Balsa" inventor of a false story (thank goodness the furry teddy bear sodomized him), the very Italian "La Terra dei Cachi", "John Holmes" with his 30 cm of artistic dimension, "L’Abitudinario" with the refrain that doesn’t make a damn sense but that young people like, "Cara Ti Amo" and its psychological ramifications in relationships between young men and young women, the magical world of "Paul Branigade", bold girls, and "Uomini col Borsello", "Gimmi Il Pedofilo" (Pedofilo was just the last name), the danceable "Born to be Abramo", "Shpalman" who smears s**t on people’s faces, "L’Astronauta Pasticcione" with his asbestos suit, "Fossi Figo" and the company of Asians, etc......
In conclusion, I can safely tell you that in this oblivion of Italian music where few now amaze the audience, "Elio e Le Storie Tese" represent one of those oases in the desert where you can take refuge and refresh. I would recommend everyone to buy at least one album of this band and if you get the chance, to run immediately to see their live. Naturally, with friends and loaded with amaro "Cynar"!
If the suggestion doesn’t please you, call "Supergiovane"!
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Summary by Bot
This review praises Elio e Le Storie Tese's triple box set 'The Original Recordings 1990/2003' for showcasing the band's extraordinary eclecticism and musical talent. Their style mixes rock, fusion, blues, folk, and more with surreal and absurd influences reminiscent of Frank Zappa. The band’s live shows are described as exhilarating and full of humor. The collection captures the band's best works, highlighting their cultural and musical creativity. The reviewer strongly recommends the band’s albums and live concerts.Tracklist Lyrics
03 Il Vitello Dai Piedi Di Balsa Reprise (00:00)
04 La Saga Di Addolorato (00:00)
06 Pipppero (00:00)
12 La Terra Dei Cachi (00:00)
13 Alfieri (00:00)
16 Pilipino Rock (00:00)
19 John Holmes (Una Vita Per Il Cinema) (00:00)
20 Nubi Di Ieri Sul Nostro Domani Odierno (Abitudinario) (00:00)
21 Cara Ti Amo (Risvolti Psicologici Nei Rapporti Tra Giovani Uomini E Giovani Donne) (00:00)
22 Mustasì (00:00)
23 Il Mondo Di Paul Branigade (00:00)
24 Uomini Col Borsello (00:00)
25 Né Carne Né Pesce (00:00)
26 Cassonetto Differenziato Per Il Frutto Del Peccato (00:00)
28 La Chanson (00:00)
29 Il Rock And Roll (00:00)
30 La Follia Della Donna (Parte I) (00:00)
32 La Visione (00:00)
33 La Bella Canzone Di Una Volta (00:00)
34 Shpalman (00:00)
35 Disco Music (00:00)
36 L'Astronauta Pasticcione (00:00)
37 Litfiba Tornate Insieme (00:00)
38 Farmacista (00:00)
40 L'Eterna Lotta Tra Il Bene E Il Male (00:00)
Elio e le Storie Tese
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 2018.42 Reviews
