Craccracriccrecr
Elio e le Storie Tese · 1999
70 min · 16 tracks · comedy rock
A playful collage of absurdity and satire, blending rock with comedic flair through eclectic melodies.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its innovative approach to comedic rock, influencing subsequent Italian artists in the genre. It received positive critical reception and solidified the band's reputation within Italy's music scene, showcasing their clever wordplay and social commentary.
- Best for
- playful absurdity with eclectic melodies dynamic journey with unexpected peaks short bursts of humor and
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Craccracriccrecr' was Elio e le Storie Tese's fifth studio album, following their 1996 release 'Il meglio degli Elio e le Storie Tese'. At this point, the band had established themselves as a unique force in Italian music, known for their satirical lyrics and genre-blending sound that fused comedy with rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- "Weird Al" Yankovic· Frank Zappa· Spinal Tap
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Craccracriccracker 0:32
- 2 Evviva 1:10
- 3 La visione 4:26
- 4 Il rock and roll Standout 7:31
- 5 La bella canzone di una volta 3:27
- 6 Che felicità 5:10
- 7 Farmacista 3:54
- 8 Bobbi Burrs (Baby Birds) 3:12
- 9 Nudo e senza cacchio 4:09
- 10 Mustasì 3:32
- 11 Beatles, Rolling Stones e Bob Dylan Standout 4:15
- 12 Caro 2000 4:08
- 13 Bacio 4:03
- 14 Sogno o son desktop Standout 4:44
- 15 Discomusic 5:33
- 16 Bis 10:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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