“Non Fare Rumore” – Iberico’s Bold Whisper That Echoes Loudly

Iberico exposes with ‘Non fare rumore’, an expression of candor and unapologetic emotion. The Italian artist, born in 1989, and raised in Calabria, Italy, before relocating to Milan, channels much of his debut work into addressing the concerns of people often overlooked or subjects frequently under-addressed, with biting honesty and an indie pop/rock sensibility. Vocally, it is an album unfiltered in its message. “Vigliaccamente” sets the emotional and tonal precedent for the album, whispering on its knees with quiet rage that creeps and boils to center stage with haunting vocal range. “Aborto” is an examination of domestic violence. Inexplicably horrific, the track punches the listener in the gut with vivid lyrical imagery and pacing that carefully ensures you’re in no position to look away. Iberico does not ask for your permission. Neither does he beg for it. Nor does he ask for yours to make you feel. He makes you feel nonetheless.

“Filo di Arianna” grapples with depression and the imagery and metaphor of a thread keeping those mired within it bound to the light. The production here is the coy mistress to the subject matter, taking a brief backseat to the grandeur of the lyrical content. “Gaza” is one of the most affecting pieces on the album. Without veering into political posturing, the track narrates the tale of three children affected by war, their individual stories told and unfolded in a manner that is universal to the tragedies that violence allots. “Louis” is quieter, more somber and intimate, carrying a more internalized gaze in both lyrics and melodic progression. There is a pacing shift with “Lo Scacciacorvi”, a mysterious and perhaps more sinister piece, more sonically brash and atmospheric, all-consuming like a fog or myth. The guitar work is nuanced but careful not to overwhelm the vocal melody.

The album nears its close, with “Il corso del Sole”, a portrait of aging depicted with soft observations rather than sentimental thought. There is quietude, resignation, but never one dimensional in its delivery. “Effetto Morgana” is the final piece in a cohesive puzzle, an ode to illusion and perception that Iberico deploys with intrigue. The record maker makes no concessions in ensuring the weight and substance of each track is imparted but balances itself with a commitment to ensuring that its delivery is felt, rather than forced. ‘Non fare rumore’ is an exercise in dichotomies, an album that dares the listener to remain quiet, without making it possible.

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