This 1980 album, titled 'Sono solo canzonette' (meaning 'they're just little songs'), features Bennato in a more ironic and playful mood, though the underlying social critique remains. The album is notable for its catchy tunes and the introduction of new characters into Bennato's ongoing narrative universe.
- The album was released in April 1980 by Ricordi.
- It reached number 1 in the Italian album charts.
- The title itself is an ironic statement, downplaying the importance of the songs which often carried significant social commentary.
Edoardo Bennato is a Neapolitan singer-songwriter known for his political and social commentary, often delivered through allegorical tales and a distinctive blues-inflected rock sound. By 1980, he had established himself as a prominent voice in Italian rock music, known for challenging conventions.
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