Fortunato Durutti Marinetti Reveals Upcoming Album ‘Bitter Sweet, Sweet Bitter’

Toronto-based jazz poet Fortunato Durutti Marinetti has recently unveiled details about his upcoming album, “Bitter Sweet, Sweet Bitter,” set for release on July 25 through We Are Time / Quindi Records. This new record showcases Fortunato’s distinctive blend of expansive and idiosyncratic art rock, promising a unique listening experience for fans.

The album boasts an impressive lineup of collaborators, including New Chance, who provides duet vocals on the track “Beware,” and Jay Arner, who contributes clavinet on the same song and handles the mixing duties for the entire album. Recorded primarily live with a six-piece band in a cozy Toronto attic studio, “Bitter Sweet, Sweet Bitter” captures the raw energy and spontaneous creativity of a live performance.

Drawing inspiration from Anne Carson’s seminal book of criticism, “Eros: The Bittersweet,” the album’s title hints at the emotional complexity and nuanced storytelling that listeners can expect. Described as channeling the vibes of iconic acts like Destroyer and Tindersticks, Fortunato’s sound on this record is a harmonious blend of graceful melodies and funky rhythms that promises to captivate audiences.

One of the standout tracks from the album, “Full of Fire,” offers a cinematic narrative akin to the iconic film “Thelma & Louise,” weaving a tale of mutual destruction through evocative poetry that gradually builds into a lively, baroque-infused groove. This tantalizing glimpse into the album’s sonic landscape showcases Fortunato’s poetic prowess and musical versatility, hinting at the depth and diversity that “Bitter Sweet, Sweet Bitter” has to offer.

For eager fans looking to get their hands on the album, pre-orders are now available on Bandcamp, offering a chance to secure a copy of this highly-anticipated release before its official launch. With a tracklist that includes titles like “Do You Ever Think?” and “My Funeral Music,” “Bitter Sweet, Sweet Bitter” promises a rich tapestry of sounds and emotions that is sure to resonate with a wide range of listeners.

In a musical landscape filled with cookie-cutter sounds and formulaic compositions, Fortunato Durutti Marinetti stands out as a true original, pushing boundaries and defying expectations with each new release. With “Bitter Sweet, Sweet Bitter,” he continues to cement his reputation as a visionary artist, blending genres and styles to create a sonic masterpiece that defies categorization and invites listeners on a mesmerizing journey through his poetic universe. Stay tuned for the official release of “Bitter Sweet, Sweet Bitter” on July 25, and prepare to immerse yourself in the lush, evocative soundscapes of Fortunato’s latest musical creation.