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At the end of an incredibly creative period, Battiato releases another masterpiece, perhaps the last; Caffè de la Paix.
The sense of sacredness that has permeated his latest works is filtered through delightful ethnic influences (possibly also thanks to the mixing carried out at Peter Gabriel's Real World studios) where traditional rock instruments are joined by elements of Arab and Indian music, creating an ideal bridge between East and West.
The album kicks off (quite literally) with the vibrant title track, but all the other tracks are exceptional, like the traditional Iraqi "Fogh In Nakhal" (already performed the previous year in Baghdad) which seems to immerse you suddenly into the tales of "One Thousand and One Nights".
A highly sophisticated music, yet never difficult to listen to, opening us to other worlds without ever making us feel like intruders. This is Battiato at his best; cultured but not snobbish, always open to new musical horizons.
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