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Rating: THE REVIEW
Unexpected. From a group like the Pooh, totally unexpected... departing from themes linked to youthful love stories, fashionable at that time, to discuss homosexuality with a nearly songwriter-esque piece like "Pierre," prostitution with the underrated "Tra la Stazione e le Stelle," Gypsies with "Gitano," and prisoners with "Il primo giorno di libertà," true poems that denote great courage from Valerio Negrini, masterfully arranged by Dodi Battaglia's guitar and a renewed Facchinetti. In reality, this album also features some lyrics by Stefano D'Orazio like "Fare, sfare, dire indovinare," where the drummer also performs a solo verse. Flaws? Perhaps the "absence" of Red (who mostly sings in the choruses and often trades the electric bass for rhythm guitar) and the presence of a small '70s Katy like "Linda," a song that makes catchiness, rather than the quality of the lyrics and arrangements, its highlight. Not surprisingly, it composed a well-received 45, purchased mainly by the youth of the time.
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Poohlover is a notably daring album from Pooh, shifting from youthful love themes to address complex topics like homosexuality and prostitution. Valerio Negrini's courageous lyrics combine with Dodi Battaglia's skillful guitar arrangements and renewed energy from Facchinetti. Stefano D'Orazio also contributes lyrically and vocally. Minor flaws include the limited presence of Red and a more commercial track, "Linda." Nonetheless, the album earned youth acclaim upon release.Tracklist Videos
Pooh
Italian pop/rock band formed in 1966, noted for melodic harmonies, symphonic/prog experiments in the 1970s and a long commercial career.60 Reviews
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