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Magical

Geraldine L. DeSena | Aliquippa, PA USA | 10/15/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Yes, magical is a good word to describe Come L'Acqua. In just the opening stanzas this CD transports the listener to another world. Mango's voice is ephemeral, melodic, and powerful which is a rare blend and listening experience. Uocchie 'E 'Stu Munno, sung in the Neapolitan dialect, is earthy, strong, and soulful, showing the range of this artist both in composition and performance. Il Condor rounds out the CD with a beautiful waltz. The whole CD is truly a gem and such a wonderful diversion from American music."

Haunting, and Beautiful

J. Lyda | Raleigh, North Carolina | 12/30/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you've never heard Armando Mango this is a great entry point. A haunting, almost dark feeling captures many of the best songs. It is all in Italian but the feeling is accessible to anyone who feels. I've owned this album for 5 years and still find the songs have not lost their magic."

Probably one of the best CDs of the Early Nineties

L. S. Slaughter | Chapel Hill, NC | 08/13/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"And I don't just mean Italian CDs, I mean rock/pop CDs. Come L'Acqua (Like the Water) finds the lyrical maestro at the top of his, now, 20 year form, augmented with some of the best session players from italy and the UK. Think Sting, but less inhibited, less gloomy. Mediterraneo is a classic, and there are wonderful bryan ferryesque type production touches - very lush, with some honest rock mixed into the Italian lyricism. A true find. Great, enduring music."