What makes Ancora by Eduardo De Crescenzo notable?

Ancora gained critical acclaim, helping to establish De Crescenzo as a notable figure in Italian pop music. The title track became particularly popular, showcasing his vocal prowess and contributing to his rising fame throughout Italy. Released as Eduardo De Crescenzo's debut album in 1981, Ancora introduced his unique blend of pop and Italian cantautori styles. At this point in his career, he was still an emerging artist, yet the album laid the groundwork for his future success in the Italian music scene.

Ancora works well if you're into steady melodic progression throughout, intimate moments of reflection and evening relaxation with soft melodies.

How many songs are on Ancora?

Ancora has 10 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Ancora

Eduardo De Crescenzo · 1981

35 min · 10 tracks

A lush blend of romantic ballads and introspective melodies, colored by De Crescenzo's emotive vocals and rich instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Quando l'amore se ne va — This track captures the essence of De Crescenzo's lyrical depth, exploring themes of love and loss with a haunting melody that lingers long after it ends.
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Al piano bar di Susy — Opening the album with a lively narrative, this song sets a vivid scene that draws listeners into a world of intimate storytelling and emotional resonance.
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Ancora — The title track embodies the album's central themes, featuring poignant lyrics and a memorable chorus that highlights De Crescenzo's vocal range and emotional delivery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady melodic progression throughout
intimate moments of reflection
evening relaxation with soft melodies
heartfelt ballads for quiet nights

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy listening
prefer standalone upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released as Eduardo De Crescenzo's debut album in 1981, Ancora introduced his unique blend of pop and Italian cantautori styles. At this point in his career, he was still an emerging artist, yet the album laid the groundwork for his future success in the Italian music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Fabrizio De André· Lucio Dalla· Mina

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Quando l'amore se ne va

The narrative shifts from reminiscing about love to confronting its absence starkly underscores the emotional gravity of the song.

This transition amplifies the impact of loss, as it moves from nostalgia to stark reality, enhancing the listener's connection to the theme.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Al piano bar di Susy 4:30
2 Quando l'amore se ne va 3:59
3 Alle sei di sera 3:15
4 Uomini semplici 3:36
5 Doppia vita 3:24
6 Ancora 3:27
7 Il treno 3:35
8 Chitarra mia 4:12
9 Padre 4:07
10 Uomini semplici 1:18

What to play next

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