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Canzoni

Fabrizio De André · 1974

45 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music

A poignant blend of traditional folk storytelling and poetic introspection, rich with emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • poignant storytelling with depth
  • wave-like emotional pacing
  • reflective moments of introspection
  • rich narratives for evening solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Themes
Italian folk narratives· lost love ballads· Joan of Arc reimagined
Career context
Released on April 12, 1974, 'Canzoni' is Fabrizio De André's fourth studio album, following his earlier works that established him as a leading figure in Italian music. By this time, De André had begun to develop his signature style, combining folk melodies with profound lyrical narratives that reflect societal issues.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Nick Drake· Leonard Cohen
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Songs of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen — Shares poetic storytelling and introspective themes, with a rich emotional resonance.
Pink Moon by Nick Drake — Combines delicate folk melodies with deeply personal lyrics that evoke a similar emotional depth.
Diamonds & Rust by Joan Baez — Features traditional folk narratives and poignant reflections on love and loss, echoing De André's style.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Via della Povertà (Desolation Row) 9:34
  • 2 Le passanti 3:50
  • 3 Fila la lana 2:38
  • 4 Ballata dell’amore cieco 3:01
  • 5 Suzanne 3:26
  • 6 Morire per delle idee 4:24
  • 7 La canzone dell’amore perduto 3:19
  • 8 La città vecchia 3:22
  • 9 Giovanna d’Arco 4:48
  • 10 Delitto di paese 3:54
  • 11 Valzer per un amore 3:34

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