Gattini
Elio e le Storie Tese · 2009
68 min · 17 tracks · comedy rock
A playful blend of absurdist humor and catchy melodies that captures the essence of Italian comedy rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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John Holmes (Una vita per il cinema) Start here — This track cleverly intertwines references to cinema with humorous anecdotes, exemplifying the band's knack for blending cultural commentary with amusing storytelling.
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Essere donna oggi — Addressing gender issues with satire and wit, this song stands out for its boldness in tackling societal norms while maintaining an entertaining edge.
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Il vitello dai piedi di balsa — Featuring a catchy melody and whimsical lyrics, this track showcases the band's signature style of mixing humor with engaging musical compositions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies for lighthearted moments
- playful commentary on cultural quirks
- dynamic journey with engaging peaks
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seeking serious, introspective themes
- prefer straightforward, single-focused albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved for its humor and catchy melodies, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- Italian cinema satire· gender role parody· absurdist humor
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Gattini marks Elio e le Storie Tese's ninth studio album, following their successful record "Studentessi" from 2007. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique approach to music that merged parody with intricate musicality, further establishing themselves as staples of the Italian comedic music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Freak Kitchen· Zebrahead· Tenacious D
Tracklist
- 1 Gattini 0:33
- 2 John Holmes (Una vita per il cinema) Start here 3:54
- 3 Cassonetto differenziato per il frutto del peccato 4:08
- 4 Nella vecchia azienda agricola 1:14
- 5 Pork & Cindy 5:00
- 6 Il vitello dai piedi di balsa 3:14
- 7 Il vitello dai piedi di balsa (reprise) 1:33
- 8 Uomini col borsello 4:29
- 9 Essere donna oggi 7:18
- 10 La terra dei cachi 4:09
- 11 Psichedelia 4:19
- 12 Il rock and roll 5:41
- 13 La follia della donna, parte 1 3:35
- 14 Shpalman 3:33
- 15 Largo al factotum 4:53
- 16 Storia di un bellimbusto 5:25
- 17 Shpalman (romanza da salotto) 5:54
What to play next
Tutti gli uomini del deficiente
2009
Continues the playful humor and catchy melodies from Gattini.
Studentessi
2008
Sets up the vibrant energy and themes present in Gattini.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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