Customer Reviews

Un Amore E Love

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1 star:		(3)

 

 

I showed my cousins this album and they went to the store within ten minutes !!! I think its great that he has different styles in one album... I like all types of music and that album made up for it all.. I CANT WAIT FOR HIS NEW MATERIAL !!! I cant belive u can sing reggae, dance, etc.. I saw him with his guitar live!!! hes actually a very great musician...

I was at Borders book store this afternoon. I came across "Un Amore: One Love" in the cd racks and decided to listen to this cd at one of the store's listening stations. After listening to the first four tracks I thought the cd was interesting enough to buy it. Being a big fan of trance music, I was hooked on the melodies and the fact that a lot of the songs were sung in Italian. Granted the trance beats just reeked of cheese ala DJ Sammy and Darude but I can look past that. However I cannot look past the group's horrific cover of that insipid Lonestar cover "Amazed". I didn't like the original version, I certainly didn't enjoy the group's attempt at reggae with this song. The other song I wasn't wild about was "Marina". The only part of the song I did like was the lyrics sung in Italian, the rest was a mess. The biggest flaw with this album is that the group doesn't know if it wants to be known for dance songs or ballads. I thought the overall sound on the album was uneven. The ballads were borderline easy-listening music. The last the group could have done to the ballads was to keep them in the trance vein but just slow down the bpm's (beats per minute). On the more positive note, I did enjoy the acoustic mix of "L'Italiano" and the tender ballad "Faithfully" in particular. I loved the female vocals from Reina (who sang one of my favorite euro-pop songs "Find Yourself Another Woman" a few years ago) on "Viva Per Lei". 85% of "Un Amore: One Love" is quite good, it is just the 15% that I find highly questionable. I think the The Sicilians could have made a better album.

I loved this cd. Some of the songs are ok but there a lot of songs on here that make up for it. The best Italian CD out there.

Ciao

With all of the positive response that I've witnessed, I simply cannot even imagine why 'Un Amore' hasn't exploded onto the music scene in quite the way that it deserves. This categorically has to be THE BIGGEST "sleeper" hit CD of all time in my book. 'Un Amore' is loaded with the highest caliber of talent quality, music quality, production quality & song material. Even the impressive level of marketing genius behind this project is second to none. Just think about the strategy: take a consummate artist like Angelo Venuto & team him up with some of the best & brightest rising stars of today's music scene. For example, pairing him with Dance music princess Reina on "Vivo Per Lei" is utterly brilliant! Their voices sound like velvet together. Then there is his duet with up-and-coming Hip-Hop sensation Lumidee on "Amazed" which is another creative move that I think will pay off big time. And Angelo with Shawnee Ranx on "Marina" is fabulous! They "play" off of each other's vibe so well. Angelo even raps (quite impressively, too, may I add!!) on "Marina" in both Italian & Spanish. How's that for talent?

In my opinion, Angelo Venuto is one of the hottest Dance music sensations to hit the scene in quite some time. He can induce an audience into near hysteria as only very few artists are capable of doing. He has pure passion, drive & star quality. It's quite apparent that he strives for perfection in every way. His vocals are absolutely mesmerizing and multi-dimensional & his musical talents as a guitar player are simply unparalleled. 'Un Amore' is the perfect way for this artist to pay homage to great Italian music while demonstrating his love, passion & appreciation for music. I know that I anxiously awaited the release of this CD & I just can't even fathom how this CD hasn't yet become the biggest hit of the summer. So, it's time to do a massive nationwide rollout of 'Un Amore'. I'm sure that there are thousands of music lovers across the country who would appreciate this music as much as the New York Tri-State area does. This project has the right formula for success as far as content, talent, quality & universal appeal. So, if the record stores & radio stations won't take the initiative then, it's up to the fans to do it. It's time to share & spread our Italian pride across the nation. So, buy a copy of 'Un Amore' & send it to someone you love today.

Now its finally nice out and I can finally spread ur music and talent to the whole United States... I been driving around the city with this album and I cant believe the response I get when I am at a red light.. I see people dancing and nodding their heads.. Its great .. I also heard that ANGELO VENUTO did a duet with Lumidee and Reina on this album .. I saw Reina and she was so proud to be in a song with Angelo Venuto... Music should be filled with joy and happiness and this Guy certainly proves that through his singing and reaction with the crowds.. Best Of Luck to the Sicilians !!

If you like dance music you'll love this CD. Old, Italian songs backed by techno beats. A formula that's not suppossed to work...but does really, really well.

The original songs are excellent also.

Excellent CD! If you are familiar with Angelo Venuto's material that means you are either a paizan like me, a KTU lover, or both. Of course, the title track "Un Amore," and "L'Italiano Song" are the best. "Song" has two versions (both GREAT) and "Ti Amo" is another big party tune. The duet with Reina is absolutely fabulous, "Italian National Anthem Mix" rules too and "Faithfully" is another song for all you lovers out there. You won't be let down with this CD. I also recommend another KTU style record "The Bada Bing Hits", which is a mix CD (featuring some Sicilians songs) that I purchased in Little Italy at last year's San Genarro. Venuto's CD has the type of music for the modern guido--meant to be pumped loudly out of your Caddy with the windows down while cruising for a hot slice a peetz. Whether you like old school Madonna, Bon Jovi, or Sinatra you can relate to Angelo and The Sicilians. Put on your Fila gear and enjoy this goomba bliss.

Bring it on. Don't stop. Keep up the fantastic work. We need more.

I love this CD. I heard it 3 times in a row within an hour car ride. I have my favorite songs on the CD but the ENTIRE CD is great. I am very impressed with what they did with these old songs. My ultimate two favorites are "Marina" and "Vivo Per Lei", but all of the songs were unbelievable. Thank you for finally giving the younger Italian-American generation something they can listen to and be proud of. I gave my CD away to someone who heard it with me and loved it. Now, I need to buy a new one and a few others for my friends who will equally enjoy it.

I totally agree with Mike of Toms River, NJ. It's about time that the Italians are heard on the radio. There is not enough exposure for Italians. This has to change. We have to surface and be heard. Everywhere we turn, it's always spanish this and spanish that. Where are the Italians? I am elated to hear our own music for a change on the radio (no matter what version or what lyrics) We, too, should have our own radio station that plays Italian songs all day long expressing our beautiful Italian language. These songs should/must keep coming. Don't stop releasing these songs, pleeeaasse. It is so great to turn the radio on and hear songs that bring back unbelievable feelings and memories of our culture and families. I am so proud to be Italian and these songs remind me of that.