Buonanotte Berlinguer by Cigno

“Buonanotte Berlinguer” is the latest album from CIGNO, marking the third chapter in his discography, following “Morte e Pianto Rituale” (2022) and “Nada! Nada! Nada!” (2023). Three albums in three years, with this latest release serving as the closing piece of a trilogy that the artist has been determined to complete.

As with his previous works, the Roman singer and guitarist defies genre boundaries, blending an eclectic range of musical styles and pushing the limits of conventional songwriting. Within these thirteen tracks, CIGNO delves into themes of spirituality, politics, ethics, and social issues—topics he has explored before, but now with a sense of culmination. It’s the development of a personal and universal vision, crafted in an antithetical direction, now reaching its final act.

The album features electric guitars, distorted basslines, and electronic sounds, alongside ethnic instruments, choral elements, and even moments of silence. Techno beats and psychedelic flourishes coexist with a disarming sense of sacredness. Italian new wave and post-punk chase after ideals of anarchism and communism, creating a complex and intriguing soundscape.

“Buonanotte Berlinguer” is like a lullaby that gently lulls you to sleep, only to pull you into an apocalyptic nightmare, shattering every point of reference with its intensity. This album stands as a profound exploration of contradictions, setting a new standard in CIGNO’s artistic journey.

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