Italian songwriter Claudio Tagliabue, known by his moniker CLAT, has released a captivating and experimental single titled “Logic”—a standout piece from a larger body of work that blends rock roots with the atmospheric textures of synth music. Grown up playing with the rock band Dusk, Claudio’s shift toward a more electronic, self-reflective sound doesn’t abandon his past but rather evolves from it. “Logic” is not just a song—it’s a deep dive into memory, emotion, and identity, wrapped in sonic layers that are as intriguing as they are personal.
“Logic” opens with moody synths and a minimalist, introspective tone. Right away, listeners are drawn into CLAT’s mental and emotional space. The production feels homemade yet deliberate, a fitting touch given that most of the tracks—including this one—were recorded in Claudio’s home studio in Lake Como, Italy, with additional mastering by longtime collaborator Julio Speziali at Pì Studio in Menaggio.
The song feels intimate and raw, like reading pages from a journal. It doesn’t try to impress with flashy hooks or overproduced choruses. Instead, it makes its statement through restrained emotion, unconventional structure, and poetic lyricism. Think of it as alternative rock reimagined through a cinematic synth lens.
In “Logic,” CLAT lays bare his mental unrest and emotional confusion. The lyrics (in both Italian and English versions of his work) dive into themes of perception, time, disconnection, and fading senses. The line:
“Altro che sesto senso / Stan sparendo anche gli altri cinque”
(Forget a sixth sense / Even the other five are disappearing)
strikes especially hard—it captures the disorienting nature of modern existence, a numbness that creeps in when the world no longer feels real or stable.
There’s a vulnerability in the words, a recognition that despite effort and rationalization, sometimes things just don’t make sense. The protagonist of “Logic” isn’t trying to fix the chaos—he’s learning to live inside it.
Musically, “Logic” is anchored in its fusion of analog rock elements and synth ambiance. The presence of additional guitar work by Julio Speziali and subtle bass by Luca Mazzoni adds texture without overpowering the track’s moody, electronic core. CLAT’s vocals are hushed and gravelly—he’s not belting or performing; he’s confessing.
If you’re a fan of artists like Radiohead, Depeche Mode, or Massive Attack, there’s something familiar here—but CLAT’s take feels uniquely grounded in Italian songwriting tradition. His phrasing, cadence, and the emotional weight of the lyrics are reminiscent of cantautori like Franco Battiato or Afterhours, but seen through a modern, cinematic filter.
The visual world around “Logic” is also worth mentioning. The album’s artwork—designed by Inaarts—echoes the themes of disintegration and synthesis. And the video for the track “Il-logico,” directed by Alessandro Di Federico of Unreal Studio in Switzerland, visually expands on the song’s themes of blurred reality, digital noise, and mental introspection.
It’s a project that doesn’t just sound cohesive—it feels like an experience, from the first note to the last frame.
Though “Logic” works as a standalone single, it is also a critical part of CLAT’s dual-language project. His broader tracklist, which includes songs like “3020’s Love Affair”, “Ethereal Beach”, and “Hopeful”, shows his ability to balance storytelling, emotion, and experimental sound design. Many of the tracks—particularly “Titanio” and “Brividiii”—deal with themes of personal struggle, futuristic isolation, and emotional collapse. But there’s always a thread of hope, or at least resilience, woven through.
“Logic” is a quiet storm of a song—subtle but impactful, haunting but warm. CLAT doesn’t force answers; he sits with the questions. It’s a track that rewards repeated listens, especially for those who appreciate music that lives in the in-between: between genres, between languages, between mind and heart.
This isn’t music for the background—it demands attention. And once you give it that attention, it stays with you.
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