Statuto

Statuto are an Italian mod/ska band from Turin. Reviews on DeBaser praise their live energy, social commitment and ironic style. Line-up referenced in the reviews: oSKAr (vocals), Naska (drums), Mister No (guitar, backing vocals), Don Robe (bass).

From DeBaser reviews: the band has presented themselves at the Sanremo festival (New Proposals, 1992 is mentioned in reviews), they have recorded notable covers (Madness, Bad Manners, The Who adaptations), collaborated with guests (Paolino Pulici appears in a video; journalist Gian Paolo Ormezzano co-wrote a song; the Severini brothers guested on a track), and at one point decided not to play in Turin due to problems with local journalists and institutions.

DeBaser reviews present Statuto as a Turin-based mod/ska band with energetic live performances, socially aware lyrics, and frequent covers. The reviews praise their consistency, passion and humour. Recommended entry points are the albums Sempre, Canzonissime and Le strade di Torino.

For:Fans of ska, mod culture, Italian alternative music and listeners interested in socially aware, energetic live bands.