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"''La terra degli aquiloni'' is an album released in 2011 by Mango.

The album begins with La terra degli aquiloni, which has a good rhythm, but that's all there is. La sposa, the debut single, is distinguished by Panella's lyrics, but it doesn't stand out. Not radio-friendly at all. Dove ti perdo improves the album; it's a love ballad that gradually builds up and moves me in the end. Chiamo le cose is an intense and delicate track, but in my opinion, it doesn't work in this tracklist. The music is slow, making the album lackluster. Guarda l'Italia che bella is another example. Tutto tutto wakes us up a bit but is nothing extraordinary. On the other hand, Il pazzo is one of the more successful pieces. The rhythm is very engaging, and the chorus makes me soar. The album concludes with Il rifugio by Fabrizio and Morra. More than a refuge, it feels like entering a novel. Overall, this is an unconvincing album, although there are still 2/3 strong pieces. The lyrics are increasingly difficult because their writing might be more suited to a book of poetry than a song.

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Mango's 2011 album 'La terra degli aquiloni' struggles with slow pacing and unconvincing tracks. While some songs like 'Dove ti perdo' and 'Il pazzo' stand out with emotional depth and engaging rhythm, the album overall lacks energy and radio appeal. The lyrics lean more towards poetry than catchy songwriting, making the album less accessible.

Tracklist

01   La terra degli aquiloni (04:08)

02   La sposa (03:53)

03   Dignitose arrendevolezze (03:31)

04   Guarda l'Italia che bella (03:45)

05   Dove ti perdo (03:53)

06   Chiamo le cose (03:39)

07   Tutto tutto (03:37)

08   Volver (05:01)

09   Il pazzo (04:07)

10   Starlight (04:47)

11   Il rifugio (03:38)

Mango

Mango (Giuseppe “Pino” Mango; 1954–2014) was an Italian singer‑songwriter from Basilicata known for a distinctive semi‑falsetto and a Mediterranean pop blend with electronic textures. He scored major hits with Oro, Lei verrà and Bella d’estate, and reached a commercial peak with Sirtaki (1990).
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