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Mariano Apicella

Musician
Forfans of neapolitan song and italian pop, curious listeners of berlusconi-era culture, and readers who enjoy sharp, ironic music criticism.
4 Reviews 11 Definitions 6 Charts
Pop Alternative Chamber Music

The Profile

Italian Neapolitan singer and guitarist known for his collaboration with Silvio Berlusconi; debuted with Meglio 'na canzone (2003) and later released L'Ultimo Amore.

Reviews note lyrics credited with Silvio Berlusconi; recurring themes of love; cited tracks include "Meglio 'na canzone", "Senza te", "Ammore senza ammore", "Questo falso addio", "Stu' nummero 'e 'telefono", "Pe' nun te penzà", "Io sarò te", and "Ma come fai"; style evoked as Neapolitan/neo‑melodic with piano‑bar and 60s Capri atmospheres.

Four reviews split sharply between heavy criticism and fervent praise. Recurrent themes: love‑focused lyrics written with Silvio Berlusconi, Neapolitan/neo‑melodic style, and a piano‑bar feel. Standout tracks frequently cited include Meglio 'na canzone and Senza te, with some calling the record sugary and monotonous, others celebrating melody and Italianità. L'Ultimo Amore gets an enthusiastic endorsement from one reviewer.

Notable Quotes

❝ In short, these Apicella/Berlusconi songs are so sugary that the listener risks becoming diabetic (besides having constant nausea with accompanying vomiting for the entire listening).
❝ Among the various showpieces of every chansonnier, I would mention the poignant "Senza Te" or the gentle "Questo Falso Addio" which denotes songwriting worthy of the best medieval-baroque storyteller.
❝ "Apicella is a poor copy of Murolo and Gagliardi," I thought.
❝ An album that will surely be like good wine, which gets better with age. And yet it is still a masterpiece.
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