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THE REVIEW
Pearl Days is not the rock album one might have expected, knowing that Elisa had divided the stronger and weaker songs between this and the previous album. A radical change of direction could have been expected; instead, Elisa intended to return to the pop-rock of her origins, certainly with all the maturity and experience she has gained over the years. And so, in an attempt not to lean too much into the piano, Elisa decides to work with a great producer, Glen Ballard (who had already collaborated, for example, with Morissette). And the final result is certainly of high quality: having abandoned the unexpected expectation of not finding in Pearl Days the "acoustic flowers" so dear to the singer from Monfalcone (which, however, are strongly felt, for example, in In The Green), one can let go and enjoy listening to these eleven (or ten) small songs, excellently sung.
The most impactful track is probably Joy, a song with a catchy refrain that seems to want to give the words the value of a mantra ("L'amore è tutto quel che ci serve, una doccia di pura gioia"), but the title track, City Lights, Bitter Words, The Waves, and the Italian version of Life Goes On (present, with an even more intense and - despite the title - less rhetorical text, only in the second edition of the album) do not go unnoticed.
Here, Elisa does not surprise us with further metamorphoses but continues to amaze us with songs that make an impact: Nine.
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Pearl Days sees Elisa returning to her pop-rock origins with maturity and strong production by Glen Ballard. The album delivers high-quality songs, including standout tracks like Joy, City Lights, and Life Goes On. Elisa doesn't radically change her style but impresses with emotional and catchy tunes. The album balances acoustic touches and rock elements effectively.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Elisa
Elisa (Elisa Toffoli) is an Italian singer-songwriter from Monfalcone (Friuli-Venezia Giulia). She debuted in the late 1990s with English-language pop-rock and later released both English and Italian material; she won the Sanremo Festival in 2001 with "Luce (Tramonti a Nord-Est)".26 Reviews
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By MARCO T.
I can no longer compare her to Morissette or Björk.
Listen to 'City Lights' alone in the dark of your room, and at the chorus, a tear will surely fall.
By enryka
"Once again, the little singer from Monfalcone has managed to enchant and mesmerize with her soothing voice, poetic lyrics written from the heart, and her great, indeed very great interpretation."
"'Together,' with its compelling chorus, becomes a clear warning message for the American people, who should protect themselves from the powerful oppressor Bush."
By hypnosphere boy1
An interim album, certainly poetic and intense, with openings to new insights but not yet focused on the new artistic direction.
Talent requires the test of time, and from 'Cure Me' and other hits enough years have passed.
