
21 March 1980 · 47 YEARS
Nero A Metà
Pino Daniele
Naples drives the atmosphere of this record. The musician pairs bluesy guitar phrasing with local speech patterns, producing a style that was previously unheard. This collection explores the spirit of the city alongside the artist's own personal tensions.
The engineering creates a contrast between compact, funky beats and a relaxed, improvised quality. The result mimics the loose feeling of a live jam. It stands as a primary work in the history of Italian blues rock.