L'era del cinghiale bianco

by Battiato

L'era del cinghiale bianco cover art

Marking a definitive shift from his earlier avant-garde experimentations, the Italian songwriter pivoted towards a highly accessible, albeit intellectually rigorous, progressive pop format. The arrangements rely heavily on prominent synthesizer melodies intertwined with esoteric lyrical themes influenced by mystic G.I. Gurdjieff. It became a monumental turning point in Italian popular music, successfully bridging commercial viability with deep conceptual meaning.

Genres

  • Progressive Pop
  • Canzone d'autore

Tracklist

  1. L'Era Del Cinghiale Bianco
  2. Magic Shop
  3. Strade Dell'Est
  4. Luna Indiana
  5. Il Re Del Mondo
  6. Pasqua Etiope
  7. Stranizza D'Amuri