Gang: Le radici e le ali (1991)

After three Clash-insipired LPs with English vocals, in 1991 Gang came up with "Le radici e le ali", which marked a big change in their sound and quickly became a reference for dozens of bands such as Modena City Ramblers, Yo Yo Mundi, Bandabardò. It was a folk-rock album focusing on third-world, internationalist themes and rebellions which predated Mano Negra's patchanka style: thanks to its many guest musicians (Antonello Salis, Mauro Pagani, Daniele Sepe, Massimo Bubola among the most prominent) it ranges from punk-influenced torchsongs to ska, jazzy and world-music episodes. The constant element is a somehow "choral" spirit which makes the music enthralling and strengthens its political charge.
Speaking about results, the album's not really uniform: while most of the upbeat tracks are very skilful and soulful, some other songs are a bit gross.


Tracklist:

1. Esilio
2. La lotta continua
3. Socialdemocrazia
4. Le radici e le ali
5. Bandito senza tempo
6. Ombre rosse
7. Chico Mendes
8. Sud
9. Johnny lo zingaro
10. Chicco il dinosauro
11. Oltre
12. Che dare?

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