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LA RECENSIONE
Cristogenesi, along with Spirituality and Laudes, forms a true "trilogy of the sacred".
Published in 2021, it also alternates between new tracks and traditional songs from the Catholic liturgy.
This time I won't opt for a track-by-track review, but instead, I'll just state my preferences among the thirteen tracks.
The whole in the fragment is certainly a great start, because Juri finds divine grace in every little thing.
Then, after two songs with a rather and deliberately obsessive rhythm, Vite silenziose appears, for which Roberto Juri also made a video. A very evocative song that should be listened to several times.
Non viene mai la notte is not bad, but it didn't particularly impress me, just as I listened to the next three traditional ones in a "canonical" way. But it is after them that the gem of the record arrives, Riflessioni sul senso, with wonderful music and lyrics, a track almost worthy of study...
After the interlude of Stella caeli comes the beautiful Sintonie universali, which I also liked a lot; then, after the instrumental reprise of Emmanuel, comes the definitive track, La mia genesi. Like Riflessioni sul senso, it should also be listened to multiple times.
I give Cristogenesi three and a half stars; in my opinion, the best of the trilogy is Spirituality, and just a step below, Laudes.
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Summary by Bot
Cristogenesi is a spiritual album blending new compositions with traditional Catholic liturgy songs. The reviewer highlights key tracks like 'Riflessioni sul senso' and 'La mia genesi' for their evocative music and lyrics. It forms part of a sacred trilogy alongside Spirituality and Laudes. Overall, the album earns three and a half stars, with Spirituality considered the strongest in the trilogy. The album invites repeated listening and reflection.Tracklist
Juri Camisasca
Italian singer-songwriter and composer (born 1951, Melegnano), discovered and produced early on by Franco Battiato. Debuted with the visionary La finestra dentro (1974), later embraced monastic life (Benedictine) and hermitage near Etna, returning with sacred-leaning works such as Te Deum, Laudes and Cristogenesi. Collaborated with Bluvertigo on Arcano Enigma (1999) and has written songs interpreted by Alice, including Nomadi and Il sole nella pioggia.08 Reviews
