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THE REVIEW
Although the title track has been repeatedly disavowed by the author and has become a classic of Italian music (karaoke material), this album marks a rock turnaround in the career of the Genoese artist, coming from the prog experience with Delirium and his early more pop solo albums.
The album, recorded in Florida with musicians who were part of Eric Clapton's band, is a mix of rock and Latin-sounding influences, very pleasant and unusual in the Italian production.
A cultured and refined singer-songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist always seeking new sounds, the album doesn’t reach the depth of later compositions but already shows great creativity and originality.
There is everything in Fossati: energy (La mia banda suona il rock) and class (Dedicato), reggae foundations (Limonate e zanzare) and melancholic introspection (… E di nuovo cambio casa).
We're in '79 halfway between "Dolce Acqua" and "La pianta del tè" which marks the beginning of the golden era of one of the most important singer-songwriters in Italian music.
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Ivano Fossati’s 1979 album 'La Mia Banda Suona il Rock' marks a notable shift from his prog and pop roots towards a unique blend of rock, Latin, and reggae influences. Recorded with musicians from Eric Clapton’s band, the album is both energetic and refined, showcasing Fossati’s creativity despite not fully reaching the depth of his later work. It remains an important milestone in the career of this iconic Italian singer-songwriter.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Ivano Fossati
Ivano Fossati is an Italian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Genoa, frequently described in these reviews as cultured, refined, and restlessly experimental. Reviewers trace a path from early prog/rock roots (including Delirium) through a piano-centered period and into later albums marked by “wise simplicity,” with recurring attention to travel/sea imagery, sophisticated arrangements, and high-level lyric writing.22 Reviews
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