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ses. The piece runs on a thread
of unease, using protagonist/
chorus type of vocal dynamics. With something that refers
to Battiato then it comes 1249
modi. The tune backs on the
stylistic features of an elegant
synth pop, without giving up
to bite here and there. Cavalli
di carta indulges with imagination; above all the keyboards
sounds pretty amazing. Braccia
ribelli approaches with rather
intense lyrics and sounds, all in
all, gentle. Jet lag decides for an
underwater sound and muffled
atmospheres. Eponymous song, Lo Straniero
attacks the throat with a large dose of aggression. The song also finds out what a certain
ambition here and there, and some attitudes
with the dancefloor. The ties with the literature (especially with Camus, who supposedly
inspired the band’s name) emerge in full with
Sotto le palme di Algeri. Closing the album,
Angeli sulla punta di uno spillo finds itself
on opposite rhythms than the opening ones.
Any hints of new wave clings to the one-piece
dress, which reveals fluid but with some tears.
Good debut for Lo Straniero, which shows a
variety of ideas. The songs of the band can be
catchy, without losing substance.
Lo straniero
Published by La Tempesta Dischi, with Sony
Music Distribution, Lo Straniero make their
debut. The quintet was born in 2014 and
already holds good reviews. The album,
self-titled, is based on the ideas of synth pop,
but with wide digressions. The lyrics are
well-written, sung by Federica Addari and /
or John Facelli. The band refers to songwriting as a certain well-defined band of Italian
Nineties (CSI, Ustmamò). Lp starts by Speed
al mattino, stringing sounds quick and darting lyrics referring to the noble tradition of
Italian pop songwriting. Second track is the
fastest L’ultima primavera. The synth pop
clues remain many, with a loud drumming
and some evasion in the dream pop. Rimango qui records a transition from female to
male voice and also a change of pace. It slows
slightly and follow less straight lines. Nera
accelerates, although here and there are pau-
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