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Rating: THE REVIEW
Cult band of the '80s, the Turinese "Franti" are an example of how one can make great music by rejecting any market rules and fostering a small myth destined to become a reference point in the Italian alternative scene.
The Franti are a project of poetry, music, and political struggle, a dissenting, anarchist group, never inclined to compromise. The self-produced "Luna nera" (from 1983) defies any scheme by presenting an open jazz structure that embraces rock and folk, a punk soul, and a hardcore spirit.
The record is a true underground masterpiece where the intense voice of Lalli and the sax of Stefano Giaccone stand out, who will continue to create solo albums and other interesting projects.
Of the same level is the subsequent work of Franti ("Il giardino delle quindici pietre") but it is with "Luna nera" that they mark their passage in Italian music (unfortunately only alternative).
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Franti's 1983 album Luna Nera stands as a cult classic in the Italian alternative scene, creatively blending jazz, rock, folk, punk, and hardcore. The band is praised for its uncompromising political and poetic message. Featuring standout performances by vocalist Lalli and saxophonist Stefano Giaccone, the album remains an underground masterpiece. Luna Nera marked a significant milestone for Franti, influencing later works and the wider Italian alternative music landscape.Tracklist Videos
Franti
Franti are a Turin (Italy) underground collective active in the mid-1980s, known for a fierce DIY/anarchist stance and a unique blend of punk, hardcore, new wave, jazz and folk. Key members include vocalist Lalli and multi-instrumentalist Stefano Giaccone. Landmark releases include Luna nera and Il giardino delle quindici pietre, later collected in the book/album Non classificato. They briefly reunited for a 2006 concert.04 Reviews
