ARIA

Aria is the first album by Alan Sorrenti and it is also the best record that he made. Although he was influenced by Tim Buckley's singing, (a little bit by Hammill), the album is original and very important in the Italian Prog scene. The contribution of Jean Luc Ponty on violin on the first track is simply fantastic! Sorrenti began his career as a good prog singer and excellent songwriter, sadly, then he changed his style into a cheap pop and disco-music! Everytime I listen this great record, I wonder where did his talent has gone in a few years. What a pity...