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Enzo Jannacci
L'importante

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For fans of enzo jannacci, lovers of italian singer-songwriters, and listeners interested in poetic and timeless music.
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As young as I might be, I love Jannacci too much. His style has represented me for a lifetime, and I can't help but love songs like "Quelli che," "Saltimbanchi," and the too underrated "Obbligatorio." I want to review this album because I believe it's very valid and full of brilliant ideas.

"L'importante è esagerare", from which the album's title is derived, is a nice little song that carries the album well, but it's certainly not the pinnacle of the album's quality. Following that are "L'orchestra" and "Sergej": the former borrows from "Moviola," published on the B-side of the "Linea bianca" single without particularly inspired flourishes, while the latter is a little gem that should be more considered as it remains terribly current. The poetry of "Oriente", a track that will remain indelibly in everyone's mind for better or worse, contrasts with "Son sciopaa", the only semi-Milanese track on the album, which speaks in a surreal dialogue of a drifter asking for a cigarette; beautiful. "Il volatore di aquiloni", in 2019, is still in search of the sea, and that kite flyer could be Jannacci, just as it could be me: I also seek my own sea. "Juke box/Amapola" closes the album with a track that seems almost like a medley; interesting and well-executed.

Overall, this album is very interesting and very beautiful; I highly recommend listening to it (all the tracks are on YouTube).

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The reviewer expresses a deep personal connection with Enzo Jannacci's album 'L'importante', praising its brilliant ideas and standout tracks such as 'Quelli che', 'Sergej', and 'Obbligatorio'. The album features poetic lyrics, surreal dialogue, and a blend of styles. It is described as timeless and highly recommended for listeners seeking thoughtful music. The album closes with a well-executed medley, making the entire work a beautiful experience.

Tracklist Videos

01   L'importante è esagerare (04:22)

02   L'orchestra (04:06)

03   Sergej (03:47)

04   Oriente (04:15)

05   Son s'cioppàa (05:10)

06   Il volatore di aquiloni (04:14)

07   Amapola / Juke Box (04:51)

Enzo Jannacci

Enzo Jannacci (1935–2013) was an Italian singer-songwriter, comedian and physician. He blended irony and melancholy in songs about Milan and the marginalized, collaborated with Dario Fo and Giorgio Gaber, and often worked with his son Paolo Jannacci as arranger.
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