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Iperbole

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Raf, whose real name is Raffaele Riefoli, is one of the artists that my Italian friends tell me I should be ashamed for liking. Although he is definitely in the pop scene, I think that Raf is not at all like those who capitalize on good looks or who follow a well-established formula. He has a good voice and a talent for composition and for expressing real (not fabricated) feelings. What makes Raf a very interesting artist to me is that he always seems to be seeking a way to explore a different musical direction; consequently each of his successive albums has a very different flavor. Iperbole is, in my opinion, one of his best albums and it succeeded because it was in tune with its time. It reflected a moment in Italian pop culture like no other album managed to do. In this album, Raf explores the romantic without venturing into the "cheesy", explores upbeat rhythms without catering to the mindless, and incorporates modern production techniques into solid music. I feel that there is a soul in this album, something that was unique among all the other albums that got released in the same year.

Iperbole was a monumental recording in Italia. "Infinito" was probably the biggest hit in the country for the summer/fall of 2001, but this is not the only song on the album worthy of note. Raf possesses an amazingly clear tenor voice, and his lyrics are concise and not full of the "fluff" so common in the contemporary pop music culture. The album ranges through a variety of styles and moods, to include some very humerous recordings. I highly recommend this album to any lover of Italian popular music and language. It will satisfy your love of love, romance, longing, and wit so necessary to music from that most lovely of peninsulas.

I found just what I wanted and it arrived quickly with no hassle. great!

This is a great mixture of easy listening music although it requires a listen or two to appreciate it. An unusual mix of italian music. Very good.

His name is Rafael - in Italy, they call him 'Raf' for short! Great singer, everything he does is beautiful!

I agree with the other reviewers -- excellent songs, very addictive, unique voice. I had not heard of him until a few weeks ago. Is RAF his real name or what?

itlian music is more than ramazotti and nanini - RAF has been on the italian music scene since mid of 80s and produces one great album after another one -
great lyrics, unique voice - although of interest for people who cannot understand italian lyrics