Simon Luca - Untitled

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Review by Moana Powell

Simon Luca’s Untitled: A 1972 Italian Rock Gem That Still Resonates If you’re into rock music with a twist of prog and pop, Simon Luca’s Untitled album is one of those hidden treasures that deserves more love. Released in 1972 under the Ariston label, this record feels like stepping into a smoky club somewhere in Italy, where emotions run deep and every note tells a story. Orchestrated by F. Orlandini and Simon Luca himself, it’s packed with layers of sound that hit differently depending on your mood. Let me tell ya—this isn’t your typical “throw it on while cooking dinner” kind of album. It demands attention. Two tracks stand out for me personally: "Cuore Nero (I° E II° Parte)" and "Ridammi La Mia Anima." "Cuore Nero" grabs you from the first chord. Split into two parts, it builds slowly, almost teasing you with its haunting melodies before exploding into this epic crescendo. The arrangement feels cinematic, like something straight out of a ‘70s art film. You can tell F. Orlandini and Simon Luca put their hearts into weaving together strings, electric guitars, and keys. Every time I listen to it, I’m left wondering how they managed to make sadness sound so beautiful. Honestly, there were moments when I had to pause because it felt too heavy—but in the best way possible. Then there’s "Ridammi La Mia Anima," which hits hard in an entirely different way. This track has this raw urgency to it, like Simon Luca is pleading directly to you. The lyrics (courtesy of Pagani, Favata, and Simonluca) feel deeply personal, even if you don’t speak Italian fluently. There’s this one section near the middle where the vocals seem to crack ever so slightly—it’s imperfect but perfect at the same time. Like he’s not just singing; he’s living through the words. It stuck with me long after the needle lifted off the record. What makes Untitled special isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. Listening to it feels like uncovering a secret diary from another era. Sure, some transitions between tracks are a bit rough around the edges, but that adds to its charm. It’s not polished to death; it’s real. Here’s the thing about albums like this—they remind us that music doesn’t always need flashy production or trends to last. Sometimes all it takes is honesty, passion, and a willingness to experiment. And honestly? If Simon Luca dropped this today, people would lose their minds over it. But instead, it sits quietly in history, waiting for curious ears to rediscover it. So next time you’re scrolling through old records online or digging through crates at a thrift store, keep an eye out for Untitled. Because let’s be real—you won’t find anything quite like it on Spotify playlists full of algorithm-approved hits. Oh, and here’s a random thought: Wouldn’t it be wild if someone remixed "Cuore Nero" as techno? Just saying…

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Filename: simon-luca-untitled.zip
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Mangia Con Me Il Tuo Pane3:28
Per Proteggere L'Enorme Maria4:23
Ridammi La Mia Anima4:55
Cuore Nero (I° E II° Parte)5:13

Video

Simon Luca - Mangia con me il tuo pane
Simon Luca - Per proteggere l'Enorme Maria
Simon Luca - Cuore Nero

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Catalog Numbers

AR/EP/1028

Labels

Ariston

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • EP
  • 45 RPM
  • Promo

Credits

RoleCredit
Orchestrated ByF. Orlandini, Simon Luca
Arranged ByF. Orlandini, Simon Luca
Written-ByPagani, Favata, Simonluca

Notes

Taken from LP "Per Proteggere L'Enorme Maria"

About Simon Luca

A singer songwriter from Piacenza, Alberto Favata started his career in the late 60's with some singles in a beat style under the name of Alberto Oro. At the turn of the seventies, now based and well known in Milan, he took the name of Simon Luca and recorded his first album, Da tremila anni, and some singles on the Victory label. An orchestrated pop album, this went unnoticed despite the help of some name musicians, among which members of Stormy Six and drummer Tullio De Piscopo. Second album was released with his backing band, , a sort of supergroup including some of the best musicians from Milan like Alberto Camerini, Fabio Treves, brothers Ricky (later with Nuova Idea and New Trolls) and Gigi Belloni, Eugenio Finardi, Donatella Bardi. Entitled Per proteggere l'enorme Maria, the album had good sales success and Simon Luca appeared in some open air festivals of the time. The album is slightly more rock-oriented, though not entirely convincing, the singer had an original harsh voice but the arrangements are not particularly effective. Third and last album, E la mia mente? is probably his best. Again with help from L'Enorme Maria (now with Claudio Bazzari on guitar, Gigi Belloni on bass, Flaviano Cuffari on drums, Ronnie Jackson and Claudio Ciampini on guitars and singer Flavia Baldassarri), the album has very good guitar-led parts, though some male-female vocal passages can sound dated at times. A rock album rather than a prog one, and including 16 tracks all connected to form two long suites, this can be an interesting listen to many. Simon Luca ended his career as solo artist after some late singles in the second half of the 70's. He's remained in the showbiz since then, both in the advertising world and as composer of TV and movie soundtracks. In 1983, he gave voice on .

Real Name

    • Alberto Favata

Name Vars

  • A. Simon Luca
  • A. Simonluca
  • S. Luca
  • SimonLuca
  • Simonluca
  • Simonlucca

Aliases

  • Alberto Favata
  • Alberto Oro

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The 1972 Italian rock album *Untitled* by Simon Luca blends Pop Rock and Prog Rock in a way that feels both ambitious and raw. What makes it stand out is the dual orchestration and arrangement credits shared between Simon Luca and F. Orlandini. It’s like they took rock music and gave it a cinematic twist, especially with tracks like "Cuore Nero (I° E II° Parte)," which unfolds in two dramatic parts. For an album without a formal title, it sure speaks volumes through its music.

Comments

lesdamour
2025-03-15
Bravo!! Me lo ricordo in quell'estate del 1972
musikhuber
2025-03-14
il primo eugenio cantante rock con alberto camerini chitarrista...una scoperta assolutamente fantastica!