So: prefacing that my mom in her life has only listened to two artists (James Blunt and Zucchero) and as a little kid she constantly played songs like Diamante, Così Celeste, Senza Una Donne and so on, I must say that: a) the review is extremely detailed, rich, and in-depth b) the cd... unfortunately, does not live up to the previous ones. In my opinion, Zucchero does not put the right energy into interpreting the lyrics. What a shame.
I agree that "Spirito di Vino" is Zucchero's best album. The peak. The most mature work. Tense and inspired, evocative. I also agree with the judgment on "Pane e Sale," rarefied atmospheres that give you chills. I further agree with the other comments on the tracks. Less so on "Alleluja," which I see as a beautiful moment that closes the album in a different, very peculiar way. This work has nothing to do with what will follow; it's light-years away from the last, albeit decent, "Fly."
Nice review for an album that unfortunately I don't like at all. Anyway, don't worry, all reviews are very subjective, especially those that present themselves as impartial.
I've never liked Zucchero too much. "Blue's" and "Oro incenso e birra," I admit, were very, very beautiful, but after that, he never did anything significant. For me, "Miserere" remains his lowest point, while here, all things considered, he pulls out at least two fun little songs. Still, always very lacking.
a record I have always appreciated as a complete album, alternating fun with depth (in a good way). Sure, the review is shamelessly biased, but being confessional, that can be overlooked. However, I believe that "bluesugar" and "zu&co" cannot be grouped together in the end, as I see the former as an absolute masterpiece, the most referential album in history and undoubtedly a complex and never trivial work, while the latter is just an American gimmick...(primiballi.blogspot.com)
Like every review, this represents a subjective standpoint, identifiable, but one cannot help but note its consistency from a critical and analytical perspective, clearly supported by a good technical competence and an in-depth knowledge of the Italian music scene and beyond: it must be acknowledged, this writing does not leave one indifferent, it demands a position to be taken, calls for factual verification or falsification, and leads to a critical re-listening of Sugar's album; thus, it fully achieves the goal of a review: to criticize, analyze, and provide thoughtful reflection that at the same time invites further contemplation! Well done, S.
Dad, because it's a masterpiece of finesse and feeling. I find it impressive that a man who appears as rough as sugar can express so much emotion without shame. The review is a bit too long in my opinion, but being openly biased, I won’t dwell on it too much.
For me, every author has a perfectly placed egg in their basket, a doughnut with a hole... or whatever you want to call it. Here it is...: Zucchero, with Bluesugar, has absolutely demonstrated his skill (which, if you like, in other contexts could be seen as a drawback). Zappa was a musical genius in a broad sense, with very little "sense of song." Therefore, talking about him in a "pop" context is certainly out of place.
It's undoubtedly a good album, played very well, but here we have a Zucchero who has started to repeat himself a bit too much. In my opinion, it's the best of his albums from the 90s and recent years, but it still falls a step below the various "Rispetto," "Blues," etc. In fact, it has a very convincing start, but then it fizzles out over time, even if "Senza rimorso" is quite good.
Come on Poletti, you've once again demonstrated your shortcomings. Although pimiballi pointed it out, he really doesn't understand a damn thing about music, maybe even less than you... no, come on, let's not exaggerate; no one even comes close to your level!
It's true that Zucchero gifted us an AMAZING album with orchestras, sounds, brass sections, strings, and everything else, creating an unforgettable album that made us all dream and attend his concerts, which were stunning during the tour. I also remember the House of Blues and the duet with Bian May in a very sweet rendition lasting 28 minutes!!! What a show! THERE'S ALWAYS A LITTLE BLUES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EYES!
Great album! Zucchero lays himself bare like never before, both with his feelings and with sexual innuendos. Go find another album so complete in Italy.
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27 oct 06Anyway, don't worry, all reviews are very subjective, especially those that present themselves as impartial.
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