Francesco Guccini

On the lyrical level, perhaps only De Andrè (in Italy) surpasses him, even if his songs are longer and more narrative compared to the much more concise ones of De Andrè. Musically, he has improved significantly since the album Signora Bovary (87), especially thanks to the "new" collaborators (Bandini, Marangolo, Tavolazzi, etc.). Of course, you can’t expect rock or punk from Guccini, but nonetheless, the music is elegant and refined. What has always fascinated me about him is his consistency as a singer-songwriter (perhaps even too much) and his resistance to any fashion or trend. He will have his flaws, as many say, but that's better: how boring is a perfect person without flaws?