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THE REVIEW
Writing a review on a Battisti album is not easy.
The premise is that Lucio Battisti belongs to the group of the most important musical artists worldwide of the 20th century (Bowie, Dylan, Lennon etc.).
Then, when giving a judgment, it must be compared to something; otherwise, it becomes difficult to derive a value, or place the judgment in the context of the period, or simply the judgment comes spontaneously due to the sustained interest over time.
"Io tu noi tutti" is an album that in the context of the period and more than three decades later proves to be, without much effort, simply Battisti's best album.
I already hear the judgments (possible, but how, "Il mio canto libero", "Anima Latina", "Don Giovanni" etc. have purely musical judgments of another depth, "Io tu noi tutti instead", the dance, catchy, etc.).
My judgment is spontaneous and natural, and it can be expressed with just one word: Rhythm.
Yes, because among the various things Battisti could teach, he also had this innate talent for rhythm, something formidable compared to the times. Remember the finale of "Non è Francesca", the timing of the arrangements, the right sound at the right moment.
Whether acoustic or electronic, it does not matter. I was a teenager, and throughout the summer the album was all the rage, "Si Viaggiare" on the radios, the sun and the sea.....
An album that from "Amarsi un po'" to "Neanche un minuto di non amore" is simply splendid, pleasant, rhythmic, you drink it all in one gulp, and it's already finished.
If I have to mention just one track, I say "Ho un anno di più"; even today I repeat the chorus along with the album "ho un anno di più e qualcosa in meno tu..."
And you can play it again from the start, it hasn’t been affected by time, always up-to-date.
The talent of the guests in the studio is evident, the sound is international (and indeed it’s the only album entirely re-recorded in English for the American market).
Certainly, all Battisti’s albums are beautiful, no doubt about it, but here there are no pauses; one track pulls the next... thank you Lucio.
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The review praises 'Io tu noi tutti' as Lucio Battisti's best album, highlighting its exceptional rhythm and timeless appeal. It notes the album's relevance decades later and its seamless flow between tracks. The musical arrangements and production quality, especially its international sound, are emphasized. The reviewer fondly recalls its popularity and enduring charm, recommending 'Ho un anno di più' as a standout track.
Lucio Battisti
Lucio Battisti (born 5 March 1943, Poggio Bustone – died 9 September 1998, Milan) was an Italian singer, songwriter and composer. A central figure in Italian pop, he achieved major success in the late 1960s–70s with lyricist Mogol, then pursued radical studio experimentation with Pasquale Panella in the late 1980s–90s. From 1980 he withdrew from concerts, TV and interviews, asserting that his art should speak for him.101 Reviews
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By bogusman
The funky rhythmic structure is perfectly blended with the typically Battistian melodic taste.
One of the best examples of how pop music... can be immediate and singable while at the same time brimming with creativity and intelligence in every note.
By mrbluesky
Lucio, somehow, managed to enter every home.
Lucio was a bit like one of the family, everyone knew everything about him without ever having bought anything, a great man.
