Published by Mason Oldridge, 13 January 2023
Italian rock band Måneskin release their third studio album amidst their Loud Kids Tour, following on from their international success after winning Eurovision 2021.
David represents the voice of Gen Z with topics on sex and debauchery, as well as infatuation- heard on single Supermodel, loss- on the incredible closing ballad The Loneliest and war- on the track Gasoline, supporting Ukraine following Russia’s invasion.
The quartet also bring new experimentation as promised with the new release, such as vocal distortion on opening track Own My Mind, which sets the energy for the rest of the album, sarcastic hatred on Bla Bla Bla and punk vocals on Kool Kids.
We are also treated to three new Italian-language songs. Arguably the most romantic language in the world, these highlight David’s gravely vocals and incredibly skilled voice control.
Not only does Damiano David have the charm and charisma of an excellent frontman but he is the best vocalist of a generation. With too many amazing songs to single any out, I don’t know what needs to be released this year for this to not be the best album of 2023.
10/10