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THE REVIEW
Finding yourself in a Mediterranean landscape at dawn or dusk, looking at the sea from afar, the boats, the fishermen and a little further on, a village, one of the many characteristic villages of the Mediterranean.
Closing your eyes and as thoughts and memories resurface, a thousand sounds travel through your mind like symphonies. And you listen to those songs with various ethnic instruments, as if it were a brush creating a thousand shades on a painting, while your mind is accompanied by a thousand images and sounds that you feel inside.
When I heard "Creuza de mä" I did nothing but think, think, think... because that is what the album creates for you. Fabrizio couldn't have done better in conveying to us his love for his lands.
The first track, "Creuza de mä," is perhaps the most descriptive song of the album where it describes the places and especially the habits of the people. Naturally, even here his songs sung in dialect mix with the themes of the "old" De André, like "Sidun," which is a father's cry for his Palestinian son, killed by Israeli soldiers, "A dumenega": the Genovese "Bocca di Rosa," describes the carousels, ancient typical vehicles of Genoa, where prostitutes were liberated. The trilogy "Sinan Capudàn Pascià" tells the story of a Genovese sailor made prisoner by the Turks in the 1400s (so the 15th century if I'm not mistaken) not forgetting then "Jamìn-a," "Â pittima" and "D'ä mê riva."
In short, an album that makes us proud of our culture, which unfortunately is often left aside, so much so that sometimes we are ashamed to be Italian.
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The review captures the immersive experience of Fabrizio De André’s 'Creuza de mä,' an album rich in Mediterranean atmosphere and cultural storytelling. Through ethnic instruments and dialect, the album evokes vivid images of Mediterranean life, history, and struggles. It highlights De André’s deep connection to his roots, blending traditional themes with contemporary reflections. The high rating reflects the reviewer's admiration for the album’s artistic and cultural value.
Fabrizio De André
Italian singer-songwriter (cantautore) Fabrizio De André (18 Feb 1940 – 11 Jan 1999) is known for poetic lyrics, narrative songs about marginalized people, and landmark albums including Creuza de mä and La buona novella.92 Reviews
Other reviews
By Grasshopper
Without a proper translation at hand, you truly wouldn’t understand a "belin." But the music almost entirely overcomes this obstacle.
"Sidun" is the most touching moment of the album, with its desolate lament and pathos heightened by the sound of a bouzouki and a haunting final chorus.
By Talkin' Meat
De André remembers it as a kind of synthesis of the sounds of the Mediterranean: not only instrumental but also vocal sounds.
This is art, and this – in my humble opinion – is one of the most important reasons to remember Creuza de mä.
