Zucchero Album: Chocabeck Review & Giveaway

Every country has an icon, what Springsteen has done for America and Bono for Ireland, Zucchero represents in Italy.

From Zucchero's Bio:

"Adelmo Fornaciari – better known to the world as Zucchero ("Sugar") – is Italy's most beloved rock star and one of the biggest Italian artists across the globe, having sold some 40 million records over three decades. As singer/songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist, Zucchero has collaborated with such illustrious figures as Bono, Sting, Eric Clapton, Andrea Bocelli, Brian May of Queen, Elvis Costello, Randy Jackson, Sheryl Crow, B.B. King, Miles Davis, Luciano Pavarotti, John Lee Hooker, Solomon Burke and many more. His new Decca album, Chocabeck, is simultaneously a concept album about Zucchero's roots and a milestone achievement in an extraordinary international career. Produced by Don Was and Brendan O'Brien with Zucchero, Chocabeck includes English lyrics by Bono, Iggy Pop and Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears."

I love the album, my favorite songs, Life and God Bless the Child are deep soulful songs you can get lost in. Zucchero's voice is rough around the edges, but very soulful and almost bluesy.  What I like best about the album is that there is not a hint of monotony on it, each song is different. There are 2 in Italian, which I didn't think I would care for, however I found them melodic and beautiful.

I hope that Zucchero releases additional English language albums, even as skeptical as I was he has gained a new fan here.

Connect:

You can connect with Zucchero on Facebook and his website!

Buy It!

You can buy the Chocabeck at record stores or by digital download at iTunes.

The Giveaway: How would you like to win a copy of Chocabeck, the new English language album from Zucchero? I have one to give away to one lucky contestant!

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