Volume 3
Fabrizio De André · 1968
27 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
Folk-infused storytelling intertwines with poignant melodies, evoking the essence of Italian cultural heritage.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- poignant melodies for reflection
- short narratives with emotional weight
- gradual build to thoughtful closure
- cultural storytelling in every track
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer album experiences
- seek upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Italian folk tales· war protest imagery· ephemeral love stories
- Career context
- Released in 1968, 'Volume 3' is Fabrizio De André's third studio album, following his breakthrough record 'Tutti morimmo a stento'. At this point in his career, De André was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in Italian folk music, exploring deeper lyrical themes and innovative arrangements that distinguished him from his contemporaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucinda Williams· Nick Drake· Leonard Cohen
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Songs of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen — Similar blend of poetic storytelling and folk melodies with deep emotional resonance.Farewell, Angelina by Joan Baez — Shares an emphasis on lyrical depth and social themes within a rich folk tradition.When by Vincent Gallo — Explores intimate narratives and melancholic melodies that echo the essence of folk storytelling.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La canzone di Marinella 3:16
- 2 Il gorilla 2:57
- 3 La ballata dell’eroe 2:32
- 4 S’i’ fosse foco 1:12
- 5 Amore che vieni, amore che vai 2:49
- 6 La guerra di Piero 3:01
- 7 Il testamento 3:45
- 8 Nell’acqua della chiara fontana 2:17
- 9 La ballata del Michè 2:51
- 10 Il re fa rullare i tamburi 3:10
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