DECALOGUE OF DARKNESS

Decalogue of Darkness is one of those records that surely attract people in the world of progressive music. A few years ago I had heard "Dodecahedron" and I loved it, but this is definitely higher !!! Decalogue of darkness includes the best symphonic prog in dark colors of recent times. It is powerful, melancholic, poetic, a pained songwriting, which brings the mind back to the best Italian prog of '70s like Bronze Ballet, Goblin, Banco, the great tradition of Italian prog relives here! "Chapter I" is a magnificent blend of heavy and light, deep melodic mellotrons. The melody has a dramatic pace. "Chapter II" is the suite of the album, and incredibly not at the end of the album! a long articulated piece, which constantly grows up to the final explosion. Epic! "Chapter III" is my favorite, the demonstration of how to write a perfect piece in 4 minutes, without resorting to unnecessary frills. "Chapter IV" is the most "Crimsonian" Daal have produced until today. Mellotron, Frippertronics and a nervous drums seal another jewel. "Chapter X" is my other favorite song, the magnus opus which worthily concludes this record. Alfio Costa, Davide Guidoni, Ettore Salati and Bobo Aiolfi are a perfect combo, with perfect interplay, the result of their alchemy is rainbow of dynamics, which covers the entire sound spectrum, reiterating the extreme eclecticism of the group! In conclusion, an excellent record recommended for those who love good music!