COLLAGE

There's no way I could give this album less then 4 stars. And thankyou Andrea for your review and talking about growing up listening to this incrediblel album, i'm so jealous ! And for explaining that these guys are painted white to look like those classic white sculptures which, like the building behind them all bring to mind that which is of the highest standard and quality. I wonder if these guys back then would have considered that their music one day would be thought of as being classic too.

"Collage" while being a really good song is actually one of my least favourites. I like the way it starts with the organ leading the way. Drums and bass come in as we get a nice full sound before a minute. Piano joins in too. A calm arrives 2 minutes in as we get some harpsichord. The full sound is back after 3 minutes. Horns before 4 minutes. "Era Inverno" opens with acoustic guitar as Aldo's vocals come in. The organ and drums are outstanding in this one ! Especially 3 minutes in. Vocals are back before 4 1/2 minutes. Great track. "Cemento Armato" opens with vocals as piano comes in. Organ, bass and drums eventually take over. They just seem to jam until the vocals return 5 1/2 minutes in. Nice. Check out the piano after 6 minutes. Organ runs follow. Another fantastic tune.

"Sguardo Verso Il Cielo" opens with drums and organ. Vocals come in quickly. The tempo picks up after 2 minutes as drums and organ lead the way. Vocals are back before 3 minutes. Acoustic guitar and reserved vocals follow. Nice. It then kicks back in. "Evasione Totale" is experimental for the first 1 1/2 minutes with no real melody. Then a laid back drum / organ melody arrives. It feels jazzy to me. The tempo picks up 3 minutes in until it becomes experimental again 4 minutes in. Powerful organ 5 1/2 minutes in as we get a melody again 6 minutes in. "Immagini" opens with organ. Vocals follow and take over before a minute. The organ is back as it takes turns with the vocals. It's ok. "Morte Di Un Flore" features those wonderful vocals and acoustic guitar to open. Organ before a minute then piano. Drums and a fuller sound 1 1/2 minutes in. Love the ending.

This is why I love Italian music. It seems like it's been a long time since i've heard classic seventies Italian. This one is highly recommended.