Cover of Iskra #controcorrente
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For fans of fabrizio de andré,lovers of italian singer-songwriter music,listeners intrigued by protest and social critique in music,fans of retro-inspired contemporary albums,followers of italian folk and folk-rock genres
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It is no coincidence that Daniele Mangano has a fixed point of reference in a character like Fabrizio De André. This is clearly demonstrated in the care he puts into crafting his lyrics. In a track like Amata immortale, where Daniele's constant reference to the Genoese singer-songwriter emerges in all its fullness. The lesson of the late singer-songwriter leads Mangano to write protest lyrics. Lyrics that rebel against the clichés of our modern society. Lyrics that criticize our beautiful country without mincing words (in the track aptly named Bel paese). And it's strange how this song, written well before the lockdown, before Covid, seems like a snapshot of a people standing still, watching events unfold, with no inclination to rebel. And so Mangano takes refuge in a retro world, that of the 60s, of Mastroianni and the dolce vita. In all the episodes of this album, regardless of the themes addressed, he demonstrates a fluent writing style, that of a true singer-songwriter. We await his next endeavor, perhaps with a band less predictable in sound.

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Iskra's #controcorrente, led by Daniele Mangano, channels the spirit of Fabrizio De André with carefully crafted protest lyrics. The album critiques modern Italian society while evoking 60s nostalgia. Tracks like 'Amata immortale' and 'Bel paese' stand out for their lyrical depth. Overall, it showcases Mangano's fluent singer-songwriter style and sets high expectations for future works.

Iskra

Reviews discuss a Canadian Crust-Grind-Black Metal project active since 2003 with anarchist/socialist/antifascist themes, and an Iskra release (#controcorrente) featuring Daniele Mangano's singer-songwriter protest lyrics influenced by Fabrizio De André.
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