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
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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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