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Posted: May 31 2006 at 13:47

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Posted: May 31 2006 at 13:34

Like always Andrea Cortese with great suggestions

, my turn

if you wish some dark italian prog try this:

Devil Doll - Eliogabalus

Art Rock? Dark Prog? i really dont know but i love that album

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Posted: May 31 2006 at 13:32

I remember loving Delirium when they released their first album - I was 11 years old! Wink

I also remember that, when I bought their first LP, the liner notes mentioned Colosseum and Blood, Sweat & Tears as major influences on the band. However, as Andrea said, it's true their later production was more complex than that, even if they could not easily replace a distinctive vocalist like Ivano Fossati (who is nowadays one of the most influential singers-songwriters on the whole Italian scene).

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Posted: May 31 2006 at 13:29

impressed!!!!

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Posted: May 31 2006 at 13:27

Delirium: they only released three albums, between 1971 and 1974. They are listed under the folk-prog sub-genre and have jazzy-influence. It is not completely correct in my humble opinion. With the second album (after the departure of famous singer-songwriter Ivano Fossati) they start to do more complex work: a sort of mix between Jethro Tull, KC and Van Der Graaf, but more naif in the structure.

Their third album "Delirium III: Viaggio negli Arcipelaghi del Tempo" is my favourite and is great!!!

Arti + Mestieri: jazz-rock/fusion (with a little bit of symphonic, to be honest).

Area: jazz-rock/fusion.

Perigeo: same.

Opus Avantra: RIO/ Avant prog.

....et cetera...ANDREW can help!!

Edited by Andrea Cortese - May 31 2006 at 13:30

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Posted: May 31 2006 at 13:14

I pretty much only know Italy for the symphonic stuff, which i don't like all that much, but it doesnt mean i have to rule out the entire country..

so recommend bands and give brief descriptions

and... go

Aaron

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	Like always Andrea Cortese with great suggestions , my turn if you wish some dark italian prog try this: Devil Doll - Eliogabalus Art Rock? Dark Prog? i really dont know but i love that album
	Follow me on twitter @memowakeman

Raff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 29 2005 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 24429	Posted: May 31 2006 at 13:32
	I remember loving Delirium when they released their first album - I was 11 years old! I also remember that, when I bought their first LP, the liner notes mentioned Colosseum and Blood, Sweat & Tears as major influences on the band. However, as Andrea said, it's true their later production was more complex than that, even if they could not easily replace a distinctive vocalist like Ivano Fossati (who is nowadays one of the most influential singers-songwriters on the whole Italian scene).

Andrea Cortese Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 05 2005 Status: Offline Points: 4411	Posted: May 31 2006 at 13:29
	impressed!!!! Edited by Andrea Cortese - May 31 2006 at 13:30

Andrea Cortese Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 05 2005 Status: Offline Points: 4411	Posted: May 31 2006 at 13:27
	Delirium: they only released three albums, between 1971 and 1974. They are listed under the folk-prog sub-genre and have jazzy-influence. It is not completely correct in my humble opinion. With the second album (after the departure of famous singer-songwriter Ivano Fossati) they start to do more complex work: a sort of mix between Jethro Tull, KC and Van Der Graaf, but more naif in the structure. Their third album "Delirium III: Viaggio negli Arcipelaghi del Tempo" is my favourite and is great!!! Arti + Mestieri: jazz-rock/fusion (with a little bit of symphonic, to be honest). Area: jazz-rock/fusion. Perigeo: same. Opus Avantra: RIO/ Avant prog. ....et cetera...ANDREW can help!! Edited by Andrea Cortese - May 31 2006 at 13:30

Aaron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 08 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 395	Posted: May 31 2006 at 13:14
	I pretty much only know Italy for the symphonic stuff, which i don't like all that much, but it doesnt mean i have to rule out the entire country.. so recommend bands and give brief descriptions and... go Aaron Edited by Aaron - May 31 2006 at 13:14