Digitally remastered reissue of 1977 album by the Italianprog act with 'New York' added as a bonus track, for a totalof eight cuts. Also contains the original cover art. 1998Polydor release.
Digitally remastered reissue of 1977 album by the Italianprog act with 'New York' added as a bonus track, for a totalof eight cuts. Also contains the original cover art. 1998Polydor release.
CD Reviews
A masterpiece.
12/26/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This brilliant Italian progressive outfit made this recording in 1977 and then disapeared for over twenty years. A pity, as this recording is a classic. It stands equally with the finest of PFM, Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, Le Orme, Museo Rosenbach and other Italian progressive greats. The musicianship, compositions, vocals(in Italian) and production are all exceptional. Where there is a strong melodic sense throughout the arrangements are quite complex and rich. Not a weak cut in the entire 54 minutes of music. A must have for any prog fan, Italian or otherwise....Simon"
Lost Masterpiece
IcemanJ | Ohio, USA | 12/21/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is my introduction to the world of Italian Prog Rock. Brilliant songwriting flowing with melody from pianos, flutes, guitars, bass, even harpsichords (but i think they're synthesized). Some complain about the vocals either being too strong or not strong enough - I think they're just fine, but the focus is more on the music than the vocals anyways. Track 4 has a softer duet. Most of this cd makes images in my head of walking down a street on a brisk winter day in New York City in 1977 while snowing softly and stopping in at an italian restaraunt or deli. My favorite song is the title track. The bonus track is really not essential, I usually stop at track 7 because the ending of it has the same theme as the title track and the album sounds more whole that way. This cd has sparked my interest in Italian prog rock and my collection of it will slowly grow."
Italian Gem
Greg Northrup | 07/17/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is yet another unheralded progressive rock masterpiece, and one of the great prog albums ever. This is certainly one of the top five Italian prog albums I have ever heard, and perhaps my personal favorite. It's certainly up there with the work of Banco, Le Orme and PFM, if not better. A great place to start exploring Italian progressive rock too.. very accessible, melodic and symphonic. Beautiful vocals and awe-inspriring arrangements."
Beautiful Italian Progressive
jeff greenberg | Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A. | 02/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of the great pieces of progressive music. It is not as adventurous as many progressive cds, but it is richly textured and highly structured, with great musicianship throughout. It is also deeply intense and emotional music. If you are a progressive music fan or a classical music fan, or an open-minded fan of music in general, this is music that you will enjoy for a lifetime. You will rarely spend your money more wisely!"
Last italian masterpiece
jeff greenberg | 10/20/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When I heard this the first time it completely blew me away! The performance is so tight, so skilfull, top-notch all over. The songs have loads of great time changes and themes and everything you want from a progressive album. Dont be fooled by the late year: 1977, this IS a masterpiece. Some songs are faster with a hard energy and some more mellow with the most beuatiful keyboards and themes you can imagine. The singer has a very expressive and passionate voice. This recording wont disappoint any fan of good italian prog."
Track Listings (8) - Disc #1