Albums with De Sfroos
De Sfroos was the name of the band that Davide Van De Sfroos formed with his friends in 1989. They played a mix of rock, blues, and folk music with lyrics in Lombard dialect. They released three studio albums and one live album before disbanding in 1996.
Ciulandà ri! (1992): The debut album of De Sfroos, featuring songs such as "Ciulandà ri", "La balera", and "La curiera".
Manicomi (1995): The second album of De Sfroos, featuring songs such as "Manicomi", "La machina del zempo", and "El diavul".
Viif (1994): The first live album of De Sfroos, recorded during their concerts in 1993 and 1994. It includes songs from their first two albums as well as some covers and unreleased tracks.
Solo Albums
After the split of De Sfroos, Davide Van De Sfroos started his solo career in 1999. He continued to write songs in Lombard dialect, but with a more refined and poetic style. He also experimented with different musical genres, such as Celtic, reggae, and electronic music. He released six studio albums, four live albums, one EP, and one compilation album between 1999 and 2011.
BrÃva e Tivà n (1999): The first solo album of Davide Van De Sfroos, featuring songs such as "BrÃva e Tivà n", "La balada del genaral", and "El sindac de l'Ãmen". It won the Premio Tenco for the best emerging author in 1999.
E sÃmm partÃi (2001): The second solo album of Davide Van De Sfroos, featuring songs such as "E sÃmm partÃi", "Lo sciamano", and "La terÃn". It won the Premio Tenco for the best album in dialect in 2002.
Akuaduulza (2005): The third solo album of Davide Van De Sfroos, featuring songs such as "Akuaduulza", "Yankee go home", and "La ballata dell'eroe". It was inspired by his travels around the world.
Pica! (2008): The fourth solo album of Davide Van De Sfroos, featuring songs such as "Pica!", "L'esercito delle 12 sedie", and "Il duello". It was influenced by his passion for comics and graphic novels.
Yanez (2011): The fifth solo album of Davide Van De Sfroos, featuring songs such as "Yanez", "La ballata di Jack Frusciante", and "Il costruttore di motoscafi". It was based on his novel of the same name, which was a tribute to Emilio Salgari's adventure stories.
Goga e Magoga (2014): The sixth solo album of Davide Van De Sfroos, featuring songs such as "Goga e Magoga", "La canzone del cefalo", and "La ballata del vecchio marinaio". It was a concept album about the myths and legends of Lake Como.
Live Albums and Compilations
In addition to his studio albums, Davide Van De Sfroos has also released several live albums and compilations that showcase his live performances and his best songs. Here are some of them:
Laiv (2003): The first solo live album of Davide Van De Sfroos, recorded during his tour in 2002. It includes songs from his first two solo albums as well as some covers and unreleased tracks.
40 pass (2009): A box set that contains four CDs and two DVDs with live recordings from his concerts between 1999 and 2009. It also includes a book with photos and stories from his career.
Best of 1999-2011 (2011): A compilation album that contains 18 of his most popular songs from his solo career, plus two new tracks: "Synfuniia" and "La ballata del MichÃ".
Quanti Nocc (2019): The second solo live album of Davide Van De Sfroos, recorded during his tour in 2018. It includes songs from his last three solo albums as well as some covers and unreleased tracks.
Conclusion
Davide Van De Sfroos is one of the most original and influential singers in the Italian folk scene. His discography from 1992 to 2011 reflects his artistic evolution and his diverse musical influences. His songs are rich in stories, emotions, and humor, and they celebrate the culture and the language of his native land. If you want to discover more about his music, you can visit his official website or listen to his albums on AllMusic.
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