Search - Renato Zero :: Il Dono

What a surprise!

Third force | 03/20/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album was a massive success in Italy in 2005 (5 straight weeks at #1 during Christams time). The explaination is simple: most of the songs are this kind of catchy romantic style that you can't get enough!

First track, "Mentre aspetto che ritorni" (Waiting for your return) is a classy Renato Zero's song: beautiful lyrics, huge voice, arranged with plenty of violins and strings.

"Immi Ruah" is an anthem for peace of religions. "Mi chiamo aria" (My name is air) is a great bossa nova track, while "Radio or not-radio" is a powerful rock ballad aimed to ridiculize the airplaying of mainstream radio networks.

"Una vita fa" (A life ago) is a stunning sad song very similar to the music of most of Fellini's movies. Also "Fai da te" (Do it by yourself, a funny song about virility problems) and "D'aria e di musica" (By air and by music) are great. Really, i dig this cd very much!"