Ligabue
Miss Mondo

THE REVIEW

Four years after the success of "Buon Compleanno Elvis" and after the live "Su E Giù Da Un Palco," Luciano Ligabue returns to the Italian public with "Miss Mondo."

The rocker from Correggio, who has meanwhile also made a name for himself as a writer and director, analyzes his journey through the world of success in this album, which began to take over his life after the explosion of 1995. The song that gives the album its title tells, we could say, the transience of success. In fact, Ligabue describes the illusion of the moment when any Miss is crowned, because ten minutes after the coronation, no one remembers her anymore.

This album is abundant with questions and reflections on life, and Ligabue essentially speaks about himself with humility, saying that "Si Viene E Si Va" from the spotlight and that he is "Uno Dei Tanti." In "Una Vita Da Mediano," he uses the name Lele Oriali only because it rhymes with Mondiali, as the true midfielder he refers to is himself. "Almeno Credo" is also beautiful. The energetic "Baby, È Un Mondo Super," "Kay È Stata Qui," and "L'Odore Del Sesso" deviate from the theme of the album.

In this album, we find a different Ligabue compared to previous works; in fact, his words are more complicated and hidden by metaphors. Who would have thought that a former metalworker, merchant, and farmer would have the ability to insert philosophical insights into his songs? It's true that often, musically speaking, there is little variety in his songs, yet it is precisely with this simplicity that Liga has managed to win over thousands of fans and an honorary degree in communication sciences.

There are those who say that Ligabue sold out after "Buon Compleanno Elvis," and this album is the result, but I believe this is a good work, and as he says in a song from this album, he has simply continued on his path.