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Made in Japan

Elio e le Storie Tese · 2001

104 min · 22 tracks · comedy rock

A vibrant blend of satirical lyrics and eclectic rock sounds, showcasing Italy's quirky humor and musical diversity.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its critical acclaim in Italy, reinforcing Elio e le Storie Tese's status in the comedy rock genre. It showcases their unique approach to music that blends humor with social commentary, influencing subsequent Italian acts within the genre and beyond.
Best for
quirky humor for adventurous listeners dynamic journey with peaks vibrant energy for group settings
Context
Released in 2001, 'Made in Japan' is a pivotal live album for Elio e le Storie Tese, marking their continued evolution after the success of their previous album, 'Esco dal tunnel'. At this point in their career, they had established themselves as leading figures in Italian comedy rock, known for their theatrical performances and clever wordplay.
Stylistic neighbors
"Weird Al" Yankovic· Frank Zappa· Spinal Tap

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Me l'ha detto Michele 1:16
  • 2 Cassonetto differenziato per il frutto del peccato 4:36
  • 3 Uomini col borsello (Ragazza che limoni sola) 5:41
  • 4 Ocio ocio 3:47
  • 5 Né carne né pesce Standout 6:08
  • 6 Servi della gleba 8:44
  • 7 Il vitello dai piedi di balsa Standout 3:33
  • 8 Il vitello dai piedi di balsa reprise 1:27
  • 9 Paolo pum, christian chock 2:52
  • 10 El Pube 6:02
  • 11 La terra dei cachi Standout 7:14

Disc 2

  • 1 Quando si parla di capitalismo, tutti hanno paura dell'armonica 0:57
  • 2 Lo stato A, lo stato B 4:35
  • 3 Abbecedario 3:08
  • 4 John Holmes (una vita per il cinema) 4:22
  • 5 Milza 3:48
  • 6 Cara ti amo 7:11
  • 7 Il mondo di Paul Branigade 2:27
  • 8 Essere donna oggi 5:08
  • 9 Supergiovane 8:17
  • 10 Zooma zooma baccalà 2:22
  • 11 Tapparella 10:22

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