Pino Scotto
Buena Suerte

THE REVIEW

"Buena Suerte" is the latest album created by Pino Scotto, and this work is very different from the works he had created with Vanadium and Fire Trails. This album is completely a work of pure Hard Rock rather than a Heavy Metal album.

The album opens with "Quore Di Rock 'N' Roll," which immediately energizes people to listen to the rest of the album, thanks to its powerful rock sounds. The record continues with "Morta E' La Città," a piece that essentially protests against Italy in general, often making references to showgirls and drugs. Moving forward, we have "Gli Arbitri Ti Picchiano," which Scotto created together with Caparezza. They crafted this song to mock the world of football or sports in general. Next is "Il Pronista," which I consider the worst song on the album, albeit highly ironic. From here on, the album begins to take off with "Tempi Lunghi," dedicated to Silvio Berlusconi, and the masterpiece "Soldatini Di Pongo," with references to child soldiers.

The album continues with "Stage Degli Innocenti," obviously referring to people who struggle to make ends meet. Right after that is "Maldido Street," a truly powerful and especially enjoyable song, referring to the life he led before becoming a musician.

The last three songs are equally great. "Che Figlio Di Maria" is a song dedicated to God, while "Blues On" is an instrumental piece dedicated to Pino's favorite genre, Blues. The work closes with "Diatribal Rock," which talks about the "Lecchini" in factories or talent shows who would do anything for more money or a spot on television.

In conclusion, this is undoubtedly Pino Scotto's best solo album. It's not a masterpiece, but it makes you realize the kind of Italy we live in. I would therefore define this as a great album of protest.