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THE REVIEW
I wanted to review an album that deserves proper attention and then I thought to myself: "Benedett_ kid_, minkia if I'm slow! Why not review "Storie Di Casa Mia?"
Right, "Storie Di Casa Mia", 1971, with that yellow-filled cover, is a historic album containing beautiful melodic songs characterized by strong lyricism and extensive use of metaphors on lyrics by Gianfranco Baldazzi and Sergio Bardotti. The lyrics of "4/3/1943", "Il Colonnello" and "Il Gigante E La Bambina" are attributed to Paola Pallottino.
"Itaca", a sailor addressing the captain to find out if he is conscientious towards him. The chorus responds with the words "Itaca, Itaca, Itaca la mia casa ce l'ho solo là, Itaca, Itaca, Itaca ed a casa io voglio tornare dal mare" (Ulysses?). The choruses are sung by the RCA employees and it appears that the final verses in the original version of the song were "ma se non mi porti a casa, capitano io ti sbrano," instead of "se ci fosse ancora mondo, sono pronto dove andiamo?" as in the record.
"Un Uomo Come Me", self-portrait of a simple man.
"Il Bambino Di Fumo", offspring of the city immersed in smog. Cinematic ending.
"Il Colonnello" has a hoarse voice and regrets past times, because the present is populated by defeatists, communists, and pederasts (not to mention blacks, mafiosos, drug dealers, and strikers).
"Il Gigante E La Bambina", a metaphorical reflection on pedophilia.
A brief guitar arpeggio introduces "La Casa In Riva Al Mare", a love story lived by a prisoner who for this dreams of freedom
"Per Due Innamorati", taken together by death and united by God, this song was composed. The lyrics have a strong Catholic foundation.
"4/3/1943", not autobiographical despite the title* and included in a subsequent reissue, sung with a bard-like style, is a touching story woven with a strong love for life.
"Strade Su Strade" are those that a man walks in "una città che muore," increasing the thorns in the heart (regrets and remorse?).
A woman boasts of gifting a dying man "L'Ultima Vanità", that is, watching her smile one last time.
"Lucio Dove Vai?", introspective song: Lucio no longer knows who he is, how he is, why he laughs, but he knows he is living. Hey, by the way, Lucio, where are you going?
Well... I don't know if I've understood what I'm writing, but I believe Lucio Dalla has a second personality, less evolved and markedly emerged in the last decade. In recent years, the songwriter might not have surpassed human control: could "Merdman" have taken over him? "Mysteries of the asphyxiated landscape of Italian pop music. [cit.] (I copied this last one from a comment by Mario1 on one of my reviews.)
Why this regression, why? WHY, I ASK, WHY?
It's a good question, mankind has been asking why for two thousand years without getting an answer.
In historical periods of maximum hypocrisy, telling the truth is by itself a revolutionary act, so I don't know what to tell you.
*N.d.R. (Note from the Reviewer) = for those who don't know, Lucio Dalla's birth date.
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The review praises Lucio Dalla's 1971 album 'Storie Di Casa Mia' for its poetic lyrics and rich metaphors. It highlights key songs exploring themes from personal introspection to social commentary. The album is celebrated as a historic and emotionally resonant work in Italian music. The reviewer encourages listeners to experience its depth firsthand.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Lucio Dalla
Lucio Dalla (born 4 March 1943 in Bologna – died 1 March 2012) was an Italian singer-songwriter and musician, active from the 1960s to 2012, known for his work as a composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist (clarinet, saxophone, piano).48 Reviews
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By withor
His desire to acquire more recognition and popularity is evident in this work, perhaps due to being tired of being considered "niche."
In my opinion, ["La casa in riva al mare"] is one of the most beautiful songs ever in Italian music, nothing more to add.
