Utopie e piccole soddisfazioni
Bologna Violenta · 2012
30 min · 22 tracks
A frenetic blend of grindcore and harsh noise, punctuated by biting satire and social critique.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vorrei sposare un vecchio — This track exemplifies Bologna Violenta's signature blend of humor and cynicism, with lyrics that critique societal norms around relationships and aging.
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Costruirò un castello per lei — In this track, the juxtaposition of tender sentiment against chaotic instrumentals highlights the band's ability to subvert expectations within extreme music.
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Popolo bue — Serving as a biting commentary on mass conformity, this track stands out for its sharp lyrical content paired with relentless sonic aggression.
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Transexualismo — This piece confronts issues of identity and gender fluidity head-on, making it a provocative standout that showcases the band's willingness to tackle contentious topics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's frenetic energy and sharp social critique make it a notable entry in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo shifts, with many tracks under two minutes, creating a relentless pace.
- Tracks often blend harsh noise elements with grindcore riffs, resulting in a chaotic soundscape.
- Several pieces incorporate spoken word segments that serve as social commentary, contrasting with the aggressive instrumentation.
- The final track fades out slowly after an intense barrage of sound, providing a stark contrast to the preceding chaos.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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È sempre la solita storia, ma un giorno muori
The narrative shifts from mundane frustrations to an abrupt confrontation with mortality, creating a visceral impact.
This structural pivot emphasizes the stark contrast between everyday life and existential dread, making the listener confront uncomfortable truths.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Incipit 1:36
- 2 Vorrei sposare un vecchio 1:38
- 3 Utopie 0:58
- 4 Sangue in bocca 0:50
- 5 Costruirò un castello per lei 1:10
- 6 È sempre la solita storia, ma un giorno muori 0:51
- 7 Valium Tavor Serenase 1:29
- 8 You're Enough 0:32
- 9 Metri cubi di sterco 0:41
- 10 Lasciate che i potenti vengano a me 0:37
- 11 Remerda 1:06
- 12 Intermezzo 2:03
- 13 Il convento sodomita 1:35
- 14 Terrore nel triregno 0:43
- 15 Mi fai schifo 1:05
- 16 Il bimbo 0:38
- 17 Lutto della testa 0:38
- 18 Piccole soddisfazioni 0:59
- 19 Popolo bue 0:42
- 20 Le armi in fondo al mare 2:04
- 21 Transexualismo 2:17
- 22 Finale (con rassegnazione) 5:55
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