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Released 40 years ago

Fabrizio De André

Fabrizio De André · 1986

59 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

65 /100
Treeline
Higher than 88% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong storytelling through varied arrangements and cohesive themes.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong narrative in 'Quello che non ho', featuring layered instrumentation that builds gradually.
  • Each track features a distinct arrangement, often incorporating traditional Italian instruments alongside modern elements.
  • The lyrical content is deeply rooted in storytelling, with several songs exploring themes of loss and identity.
  • The final track, 'Verdi pascoli', concludes the album with a reflective tone, creating a sense of closure.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 La canzone di Marinella 3:15
  • 2 Andrea 5:56
  • 3 La guerra di Piero (live) 3:31
  • 4 Carlo Martello ritorna dalla battaglia di Poitiers 5:23
  • 5 Bocca di rosa 3:05
  • 6 Il pescatore (live) 4:08
  • 7 Crêuza de mä 6:04
  • 8 Fiume Sand Creek 4:41
  • 9 Il testamento di Tito 5:50
  • 10 Via del Campo (live) 2:40
  • 11 Quello che non ho 5:51
  • 12 Amico fragile (live) 9:29

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata