Litfiba
Litfiba 3

THE REVIEW

In 1989 the Litfiba, with Piero on vocals, released the last of that unmissable trilogy of albums (which also includes ''Desaparecido'' and ''17 re'') that have the political theme as their common thread. In particular, this work is composed of 10 tracks, which have nothing commercial, but rather lyrics that are not immediately comprehensible, in addition to exquisite music, led by the good Ghigo on guitar, Maroccolo on bass, Aiazzi on keyboards, and the late Ringo on drums.

The sound atmospheres range from the illusory festivity of ''Santiago'', where the band delivers a critique of the relationship between the then Chilean dictator Pinochet and Pope John Paul II (''and dictatorship and religion \ have an orgy on the balcony''), to the indescribable sound of ''Bambino'', another jab at the pope, still relevant in recent concerts.

In between, it is impossible not to mention the calmness of ''Louisiana'', contrasting with the rhythm of ''Paname'', a song that requires more than one listen to understand and appreciate it fully. ''Cuore di vetro'' is also another important chapter in the album, with Pelù's voice polished to a shine (Cabo's subsequent interpretation is not even remotely comparable to the original), followed by the western-style ''Tex'', which references the genocide of Native Americans:

''...Oh, what are you saying? \ Our freedom \ oh, what the hell are you saying \  we already had it...''

It's difficult to argue which is the best song on the album, and ''Corri'', a song for rebellious souls, rapid and fresh, just like the entire album, which is overflowing with authentic musical gems, certainly should not be overlooked.

But let's be clear, we're talking about rock here.

The real kind.