Ed avevamo gli occhi troppo belli
Fabrizio De André · 2001
17 min · 8 tracks · traditional folk music
A poignant blend of folk melodies and reflective lyrics, capturing the essence of human emotions and social themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short reflective listening experience
- poignant storytelling in brevity
- intimate moments of contemplation
- front-loaded emotional engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Italian solitude· vivid pain imagery· freedom reflections
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'Ed avevamo gli occhi troppo belli' was one of Fabrizio De André's final albums before his death. At this point in his career, he had already established himself as a significant figure in Italian music, known for his poetic songwriting and deep explorations of societal issues. This album continued his legacy of addressing complex themes with tenderness and insight.
- 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 poignant lyrics and a reflective atmosphere, exploring themes of love and solitude.Pink Moon by Nick Drake — Combines intimate folk melodies with deep emotional resonance, reflecting on life's fragility.Bollicine by Vasco Rossi — Explores Italian social themes through heartfelt lyrics and an engaging folk-rock sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Elogio della solitudine 2:30
- 2 Prinçesa e i Rom 3:32
- 3 Al fianco degli indiani 2:23
- 4 Se ti tagliassero a pezzetti 4:21
- 5 Ai figli della luna 0:49
- 6 Le maggioranze 1:49
- 7 Un discorso sulla libertà 1:09
- 8 I carbonari 1:13
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