(Aug. 6) – “They put me on the New York Times”. So says Jovanotti to his fans from his Facebook page, speaking of the review on the popular U.S. daily newspaper dedicated his new album to be released in the States: ‘Italy 1988-2012’. The CD will be released tomorrow and is an historic debut for Jovanotti: for the U.S. market, ‘Italy 1988-2012’ will be released for ATO Records, and independent record label “among the best in the world,” as the singer-songwriter emphasizes. “Guys, it’s a big satisfaction,” says Jovanotti, stage name of Lorenzo Cherubini, “and I want to share it with you, because it’s an honor to be on The New York Times. ” “Since this is the period of the Olympic Games,” continues Jovanotti, “this review is a small but shiny medal that I want to share with you all. The Italian music in America is almost .” “The New York Times – concludes Jovanotti – speaks well about the disk (which is a collection) and says flattering things, and I take them as an encouragement. Keep on rocking on the road, writing new stuff, try new ways, keep the blood always at the right pressure”. The release of ‘Italy 1988 – 2012’ will be followed by a tour that Jovanotti will held between the U.S. and Canada. The album contains thirteen tracks: it is a revisiting of his best-known songs plus an unreleased one, entitle ‘In the light of the eyes.’ (Gil/Peg)
