Volume 8 cover

Volume 8

Fabrizio De André · 1975

32 min · 8 tracks · traditional folk music

A poignant blend of traditional folk melodies and poetic storytelling, capturing the essence of Italian life and emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • poignant storytelling in every track
  • immersive journey through italian life
  • for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Themes
Italian coastal life· fragile friendships· poetic storytelling
Career context
Released in 1975, 'Volume 8' marked Fabrizio De André's continued evolution as a prominent figure in Italian music. This album followed his critically acclaimed work 'Storia di un impiegato' and solidified his reputation for introspective lyrics and innovative arrangements, further establishing him among Italy's foremost singer-songwriters.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Nick Drake· Leonard Cohen
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Storie di casa mia by Lucio Dalla — Shares a poetic storytelling style and explores themes of everyday Italian life with emotional depth.
Fetus by Franco Battiato — Combines traditional melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective atmosphere similar to De André's work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 La cattiva strada 4:34
  • 2 Oceano 3:12
  • 3 Nancy 3:58
  • 4 Le storie di ieri 3:16
  • 5 Giugno ’73 3:31
  • 6 Dolce Luna 3:26
  • 7 Canzone per l’estate 5:21
  • 8 Amico fragile 5:33

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