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LIVING IN THE STORM (demo-tape 1992)
Originally released in 1991 as "Root, Hog or Die", in 1992 the demo-tape is expanded with the addition of two tracks:
the song giving the new title to the tape and an acoustic cover of "Hit 39", an unreleased song by Neil Young coming from the International Harvesters era.
Recorded at "La Stanza" in Roma by Andrea Oggioni and Massimo Di Gianvincenzo, "Living in the Storm" features, among the many guests, Graziano Romani. Romani, an excellent Italian rocker, does a nice duet with FL on "Time to Win", a song highly appreciated by Elliot Roberts, long-time Neil Young manager.
In January 1993, the demo is positively reviewed by Italian rock magazine Buscadero: "Francesco Lucarelli is
a singer-songwriter who has been making music for a few years now in Roma. He played with the Acoustic Farmers, Heatin' System, Twylights and the Blue Flares and now he has released a solo effort. This demotape, «Living in the storm», testifies the quality of his work: mainly inspired by CSN&Y, Dylan, Jackson Browne, he shows a solid songwriting and effective arranging. It's interesting to remark that Francesco was invited to sing on stage by Crosby, Stills & Nash at their show in Roma, where he shared the mike with Stephen Stills."
"I really like several of the songs, particularly Risin' Moon, Echoes of War, and Saturday Night Photos
(sort of a cross between Neil and Dire Straits). The vocals ring right out and my favourite parts
are the harmonies between Francesco Lucarelli and Luisa Capuani. Call It Freedom closes the tape well:
reminiscent of All Along the Watchtower."
(Dave Zimmer - former editor of BAM: The California Music Magazine)
"I listened to your tape and I think you are very good. I particularly liked Cross Fire (Echoes of War)."
(Graham Nash)
"I heard your tape many times, think it's great."
(Billy Talbot)
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