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Rating: I Tonno are an unjustly little-known Italian band; they are even Tuscan, thus countering the stereotype that Tuscans have ruined this country, because Tonno do quite the opposite, or rather, they have, in fact, shaken up the Italian indie scene, thanks to their uniquely original lyrics, full of phrases and metaphors you’d never expect.
Irony plays a crucial role, but it’s not an end in itself; it’s woven into lyrics that are only seemingly shallow, especially in this second work, which is more serious and perhaps sadder, in a certain way, compared to the first album titled "quando ero satanista".
Musically, we’re talking about an indie-rock that’s not even too Italian (always referencing Boris vah), with fairly straight tempos, distorted guitars, and lots of passion, at least that’s what I feel.
The album opens with "gay division" and right there we notice the irony I was talking about and the wordplay that sets them apart (never cloying, well-balanced). It’s immediately followed by the first single "non lasciarmi andare," which focuses on this phrase in a melancholic way. The other tracks flow well, always with an undertone of melancholy that brings about bittersweet smiles, until reaching the penultimate track, "guard rail," where the laughter, if any, completely halts in favor of a sad piece one can imagine from the title. Actually, no, it needs to be heard.
Therefore, the record doesn’t bore; it’s very beautiful and differs from the previous one in tone, this time more mature, but not because it was immature before and has since grown up—rather, I believe it's a change driven by the times we live in.
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