1983 is the tenth studio album by Italian singer Lucio Dalla, released in April 1983 by RCA Italiana. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Italian albums chart and staying there for eight consecutive weeks.
Contents
Critical reception
Claudio Fabretti of OndaRock wrote that Dalla's album disappointed many fans because it is a much less direct and interesting work than its predecessor. The melodies seem less inspiring, the lyrics are less smooth and brilliant, the harmonic solutions are more forced. Nevertheless, in his opinion, Dalla's talent is still burning under the ashes, as evidenced, for example, by the long suite of the same name or the more canonical "Noi come voi", which mixes a fast rhythm with an always caustic verse.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Lucio Dalla, except where noted.
Side A
"1983" – 5:56
"Pecorella" – 5:04
"L'altra parte del mondo" – 6:27
Side B
"Camion" – 5:39
"Noi come voi" (music: Gaetano Curreri) – 3:59
"Stronzo" – 3:57
"Solo" – 5:20
Personnel
Lucio Dalla – vocals, horn, piano
Gaetano Curreri – electronic keyboard, backing vocals
Fabio Liberatori – electronic keyboard
Marco Nanni – bass
Ricky Portera – guitar
Giovanni Pezzoli – drums
Sandro Comini – trombone, percussion