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THE REVIEW
There are those who hate him, those who love him, and those who are exactly in the middle, that's me. I often agree with Pino Scotto's thoughts, but just as often I think he expresses them in an excessively vulgar way. But this, after all, I believe has been his good fortune: how can one not be captivated by a sixty-year-old drunkard who tells everyone to go to hell?? The fact is, I haven't quite figured out if Mr. Scotto is playing this up; at the beginning definitely not, but with the years, I wouldn't want him to have studied everything artfully... Hmm.. What do you think? Help me solve the mystery.
Let's move on to the musical side, about which I have fewer reservations to express. A long-standing hard rocker (active with Vanadium since 1982), he has always demonstrated guts by helping to spread the Italian alternative scene. He has also made two good albums with Fire Trails and others as a solo artist, of which the pinnacle is certainly "Datevi fuoco" from 2006, which I personally appreciated a lot.
Four years later, on April 2, 2010, "Buena suerte" is released, defined as a concept addressing "political, social, human malaise."
Devastating start entrusted to the anthem "Quore rock ‘n' roll" and "Morta è la città", featuring collaboration with former Europe guitarist Kee Marcello. The following "Gli arbitri ti picchiano", feat. Caparezza, is the first single, a rap/rock that doesn't drive me crazy. However, the next two tracks are excellent, "Il pronista" (an ironic invective on the "tronista" ) and "Tempi lunghi" ("dedicated" to our beloved premier "Berlusca"). The masterpiece of the album is "Soldatini di pongo" (feat. Nina): a poignant power ballad dedicated to all the "baby soldiers," truly touching. We return to hit hard with "Stage degli innocenti" and "Maldido street", the groove of the latter is beautiful; while "Che figlio di Maria" is an engaging rock prayer in which Pino invokes an "absent" God. After the brief interlude "Blues on", the worthy conclusion rests with the overwhelming "Diatribal rock".
About forty minutes of pure and genuine hard rock, direct, powerful, with a perfect production. (Managed by Olly from The Fire). Lyrics as usual are not trivial and damn modern. Honor also to the impeccable Steve Volta on guitar, Frank Kopo on bass, and Marco Di Salvia (Node) on drums.
Welcome back Pino, we needed it.
Rating: a full 4.
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Pino Scotto's 2010 album Buena Suerte delivers about 40 minutes of genuine, powerful hard rock. The album mixes political and social commentary with aggressive yet meaningful lyrics, supported by noteworthy collaborations. While some tracks like the rap/rock single may not appeal universally, standout songs like 'Soldatini di pongo' offer emotional depth. The production and musicianship are top-notch, marking a strong return for Scotto.Tracklist
Pino Scotto
Italian hard rock singer and frontman, known for leading Vanadium in the 1980s, later joining Fire Trails, and pursuing a solo career. He gained broader visibility hosting Rock TV’s Database and is noted for blunt, outspoken commentary and collaborations across Italy’s rock scene.06 Reviews
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By federicolaurent
"This is undoubtedly Pino Scotto's best solo album."
"It makes you realize the kind of Italy we live in."
