Negrita
Helldorado

I recently joined DeBaser, and my first review is about the new Negrita CD: "Helldorado", released about a week ago and already a gold record. Compared to their last album "L'uomo sogna di volare" released three years ago, it can be said that if Negrita had already somewhat distanced themselves from a certain kind of rock that characterized them by incorporating new sounds, especially Latin ones, with this latest work the separation is clear.

"Helldorado" is, in a way, the maturation of USDV. Indeed, the work is entirely based on this new style of theirs, matured compared to three years ago, a new musicality now truly embraced by Negrita, with Spanish also abundant in the lyrics, all without losing the rock spirit that has always distinguished them. A record to listen to, and listen to again, and again, and then once more... as it never gets tiring, a record to dance to, a record to jump to, a record that makes you reflect because there are so many critiques of today’s society, especially in "Il libro in una mano, la bomba nell'altra" whose first verse is literally a harsh accusation against society, the politics that play with the poor people, the church that is enslaved to the powerful (".. the purple is a mantle of glory and pride..."). "Malavida en BS. AS.", "Ululallaluna" but especially "Notte mediterranea" ("...if I die, it will be a party and rock'n roll...") "Salvation" ("...last SOS from the borders of the kingdom where everything is fashion except disdain, where playing fair is now an insult...") are potential smash radio hits just as were "Rotolando verso Sud", "In ogni atomo", "Sex", and many others, while "Gioia infinita" ("...a W to the street and a W to true friendship which is a rare thing, that an ocean separates us, cheers to you to this life, peace love and endless joy...") has nothing to envy from past gems like "Ho imparato a sognare" or "Lontani dal mondo".

The first single released, "Che rumore fa la felicità?" is perhaps the track that stands out compared to the others, not because it isn't beautiful but because it represents the only song that, upon listening, doesn’t make you want to stand up and dance. Then "Radio Conga", track No. 1 and manifesto of the entire CD, and the very enjoyable "Soy Taranta" and "Il ballo decadente", the latter a rock accusation against Italy’s ills. The only discordant note in my opinion is "Muoviti!" but overall, it's a great CD that is achieving remarkable success with both the public and the critics...

Negrita are no longer the same as in "Cambio", "Bambole", "Mama Maè", etc., but that doesn’t mean they have taken steps backward, on the contrary, they have managed to revolutionize their music by delivering an exceptional piece of work... and that’s saying quite a lot...