Francy
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THE REVIEW

The debut of Francesca Orefice (known artistically as Francy) consists of twelve songs that capture everyday situations and offer hope, enhanced by the strong introspective component of the young emerging artist: an example for today's youth increasingly lacking in values and reference points.

A pop rock album more radio-friendly that would make many artists from talent shows envious for its quality and quantity, and it could not be otherwise given the artistic production of Renato Droghetti, a sort of hit radio specialist. But it is above all the lyrics and contents of this album that stand out for their maturity with which the young Bolognese singer-songwriter tackles certain social issues with the lightness and simplicity of words but with a depth of message that could resonate with the new generations. "Combatti," "Credere," "Davanti agli occhi" are the best tracks. Of the 7 songs in Italian, these are the ones that impressed us the most. Then, somewhat surprisingly given the good results achieved, the artist changes direction by tackling several songs in English (5): while we mention "Like a Lion" as one of the most successful, we add that we much prefer Francy and her singing in Italian compared to the attempts to transition to English. It's known that writing in English is easier for approach and musicality, but it's a phase that should always be approached cautiously as comparisons with abroad are relentless.

It is clear that Francy, at her debut, wanted to test herself on multiple fronts and experiment with certain situations: like the cover of Nek's "Se non ami," perhaps better than the original.