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Released 30 years ago

Anime salve

Fabrizio De André · 1996

46 min · 9 tracks · traditional folk music

A poignant blend of traditional folk melodies and poetic lyrics that evoke deep emotional landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • poignant storytelling through melodies
  • reflective moments for quiet listening
  • rich emotional landscapes to explore

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
personal loss· Italian folk storytelling· identity exploration
Career context
Released on September 19, 1996, 'Anime salve' marked Fabrizio De André's return to music after a five-year hiatus following the album 'Le nuvole.' This period was characterized by personal turmoil, including the death of his father, which influenced the reflective nature of the album. It stands as a testament to De André's enduring legacy in Italian folk music.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Nick Drake· Leonard Cohen
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Songs of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen — Similar poignant lyricism and exploration of personal themes through folk-inspired melodies.
Pink Moon by Nick Drake — Shares a reflective atmosphere with intimate acoustic arrangements and deep emotional resonance.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Prinçesa 4:52
  • 2 Ho visto Nina volare 3:58
  • 3 Anime salve 5:52
  • 4 Dolcenera 4:59
  • 5 Le acciughe fanno il pallone 4:47
  • 6 Khorakhané (A forza di essere vento) 5:32
  • 7 Â cúmba 4:03
  • 8 Disamistade 5:13
  • 9 Smisurata preghiera 7:08

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