111 [Import]

Tiziano Ferro | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 7, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Music Italy
• ASIN: B0000X2DJS
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,035 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #9 in Music > Imports > International
  • #51 in Music > Pop > Euro Pop > Italian Pop
  • #90 in Music > World Music > Europe > Continental Europe > Italy

Track Listings

1. Centoundici

2. Xverso

3. Sere Nere

4. Ti Voglio Bene

5. In Bagno in Aeroporto

6. Non Me lo So Spiegare

7. Mai Nonna

8. 10 Piegamenti!

9. Temple Bar

10. Gigugno '84

11. Eri Come l'Oro Ora Sei Come Loro

12. Chi Non Ha Talento Insegna

13. 13 Anni

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TzN's back and better than ever!!, January 18, 2004

By 

Sarah - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 111 (Audio CD)

Tiziano Ferro's debut "Rosso Relativo" was a fantastic blend of rock, gospel, and R&B sensibilities tied together with gentle ballads. On his second album "Centoundici" (111), TZN sticks with a winning formula. This time around the beats are edgier, the lyrics are sharper, and the presentation more polished overall. Tiziano's confidence and love of singing shine through, as well as his witty, heartfelt lyrics. His voice is an acquired taste: by turns raspy, immediate, and tender, it can be jarring on first hearing it. On "Centoundici" we hear touches of his higher register, even brief falsetto croons, which sends me into a swoon every time.

There are several parallels between "Rosso Relativo" and 111: mainly, two driving singles with similar sounds: Xverso's oh-so-naughty heavy breathing and sneered delivery evoke Xdono, the gentle declarations of Sere nere bring to mind the haunting Imbranato.

On "Centoundici," Tiziano tries a novel new sound: jazz. On Temple Bar his smoky, husky voice works perfectly to his advantage on this gorgeous torch song. Master jazz pianist Dado Moroni coaxes out a melancholy backing, along with soprano sax and snare brushes.

Other standouts include the quirky In Bagno In Aeroporto, the hip-hop rhythmic Mia Nonna and 10 Piegamenti, the tender ballads Sere Nere, Non Me Lo So Spiegare, Chi Non Ha Talento Insegna, and 13 Anni. There's not a stinker here, folks. No generic filler. No bubblegum lyrics. Only genuine TzN.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FERRO's 111 is ..... 10 / 10, August 6, 2004

By 

FredericWhite "FredericWhite" (Montreal,Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 111 (Audio CD)

Unfortunately, I do not understand a word of Italian, yet the sheer quality of musical production on this CD does transcend any language barrier. Tiziano is a rich young baritone vocalist surrounded with strong pop melodies. The songs on this CD have hooks with a slight hint of "Italian flavor". The music is appealing and exotic. The track "Non Me Lo So Spiegare" (I have no idea what the title means) is a melody that will stick in your head due in part to brillance of his vocal delivery. Its unfortunate that TOP40 radio in North America does not go out of the box and become more adventurous attempting to introduce this artist to the public at large. EMI should promote this product more aggressively. They possibly have signed the new Ricky Martin / Eros Ramazzotti money machine right under their nose. If you like to discover new music and be ahead of the game, then I strongly suggest that you trust me and PURCHASE THIS RELEASE !

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, June 20, 2005

By 

Riley (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 111 (Audio CD)

Saw him perform "Sere Nere" on the MTV Europe awards and knew I had to have the song. I was so pleased to find that the rest of the album lived up to the expectations presented by that song.

His voice is amazing, with control and range. He also writes his own music, which is an added bonus. The man has talent.

In short, if you like pop, R & B, or just fantastic music (even if you don't speak Italian), then buy this album. If anything, the songs "Sere Nere" and "No Me Lo Spiegare" are worth it alone.