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THE REVIEW
1972 - Dedicated to Giovanna G.
So what to say about a light and soft pop that arises at the beginning of a very prosperous decade for Italy in which these guys certainly do not shine, but they play their small part as supporting actors with the typical sweetness of those who placed hopes and fears in the future but bravely dared, in their small way, to tell stories of rustic pastimes, what to say?
Pop-melodic moments alternate with progressive ones, some evanescent beat, a touch of early Pooh blended with Equipe 84, Dik Dik, Formula 3, and so on, simplistic/visionary lyrics by Herbert Pagani; at the reins of the ensemble was Roberto Carlotto, a Lombard keyboardist with a high and vibrant voice reminiscent of Roussos.
'Ruote e sogni' is the best moment of the record, with a modified Hammond by Carlotto himself taking center stage; tracks like 'Io canterò per te' or 'Anniversario' suffer from intrusive choruses and rather redundant orchestral arrangements.
Defined by someone as "romantic progressive", it still enjoys fame in Japan, where even illegal labels (!) rush to reprint it.
On the cover's toilet, it was possible to lift the cardboard lid, cool, right?
PRO: unpretentious
MEDIUM: listenable disk
CON: quite mushy
Recommended only to deeply die-hard nostalgics and/or those who remember them fondly
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Summary by Bot
Hunka Munka’s 1972 album 'Dedicato a Giovanna G.' offers a blend of light pop and progressive sounds typical of its era. While not groundbreaking, the album features melodic moments and nostalgic lyrics, highlighted by Roberto Carlotto’s vibrant vocals. Some tracks suffer from overproduced choruses, yet the album remains a charming piece for die-hard fans and Japanese collectors. The review recommends it mainly for those with a fondness for vintage Italian music and nostalgia.Tracklist
