Forum Home Forum Home > Progressive Music Lounges > Prog Bands, Artists and Genres Appreciation
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - The Italian Prog Appreciation den
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

The Italian Prog Appreciation den

 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 4647484950 358>
Author
Message
Nightfly View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: August 01 2007
Location: United Kingdom
Status: Offline
Points: 3659
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Nightfly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 16 2011 at 13:53
Nice one Chris Thumbs Up - One of the better post seventies RPI and well worth checking out.
 
 Come il Seguitare Delle Stagioni by CASTELLO DI ATLANTE, IL album cover Studio Album, 2000
 
Come il Seguitare Delle Stagioni
Il Castello Di Atlante Rock Progressivo Italiano

Review by seventhsojourn
Special Collaborator RPI Team

4 stars One of the drawbacks with album reviews is that while we can share our opinions about music we can never share the actual experience of listening to it; the music simply exists and will have unique meaning to each and every individual. Anyone that knows anything about my taste will understand that melodic symphonic prog is my jam and, for me, listening to Il Castello di Atlante is a bit like overdosing on the music of my youth. These guys are clearly less than strangers with Genesis and Il Castello share the same flair for melody, but at the same time they're not hindered by any kind of musical conformism.

'Come il Seguitare delle Stagione' isn't my favourite album by the band but it does exemplify the character of Il Castello as it features their usual intricate interplay of guitar, keys and violin. This is very much an album for daydreaming, for withdrawing from hard reality and immersing yourself in extravagant fantasy. It features a collection of contradictory yet complementary pieces, with four grand-manner epics interspersed with three short instrumentals that are like poignant little elegies. As such it is alternately 'out there' and 'in here'; or it could be successively gregarious and solitary if we equate the music with our prevailing spirits.

Those who prefer to crack the hard shell of the wild and experimental RPI may be indifferent to this album. However if you're looking for the security of sumptuous textures and romantic melodies you'll surely relish this album's timeless beauty.



Edited by Nightfly - June 16 2011 at 13:54
Back to Top
seventhsojourn View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: December 11 2009
Location: .
Status: Offline
Points: 4006
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote seventhsojourn Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 16 2011 at 17:18
Cheers Paul!
 
Okay, I've ordered Come in un Ultima Cena after reading everyone's comments on the previous page. Another album I've finally gotten around to buying is Festa Mobile's Diario. Shameful that it's taken me so long! Hopefully they should drop through my letterbox by the weekend. 
Back to Top
Todd View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
RPI / Heavy Prog Team

Joined: December 19 2007
Location: California
Status: Offline
Points: 3472
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Todd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 18 2011 at 15:12
^ Enjoy those, Chris!  I think you're in for a sumptuous feast.  And a great review of a great album--thanks!!
 
Speaking of feasts, I've been enjoying watching the DVDs from the Prog Exhibition.  Banco (they couldn't include the parts with John Wetton because of copyright issues Thumbs Down), the other half of Le Orme (Aldo and Tony, accompanied by David Cross on a couple numbers), PFM with Ian Anderson, Osanna (with VDGG's David Jackson and Balletto's Gianni Leone), RRR (with Thijs van Leer of Focus), The Trip, La Maschera di Cera, Periferia del Mondo, Abash, and Sinestesia (not really my kind of thing, frankly) . . . 4 DVDs and 7 CDs full of great music!!!   If you have wondered if these are any good, they certainly have my endorsement!
"I have seen the broken sky turn blue."



My Gnosis Ratings

Back to Top
presdoug View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: January 24 2010
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 8650
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote presdoug Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 19 2011 at 19:54
Originally posted by dreadpirateroberts dreadpirateroberts wrote:

Originally posted by Todd Todd wrote:

^ Well, for me the original Osanna albums are the real deal.  The first three, even to a lesser extent the next two, are all just absolute killers.  Whenever I spin "Prog Family" it just makes me want to play the originals.  So I would say get the first three, then the next two, then if you're still hungry go for "Prog Family."


Awesome, thanks Todd! I'm only waiting on the soundtrack from Osanna to complete my collection of their first 3 albums, but it's good to hear that you reckon the 'Prog Family' is good too. I wondered how Gianni Leone would fit into the new line up (think I'd work really well) for instance.   And the two albums after their masterwork, I've seen a lot of mixed reviews, think I should buy 'em any way? I kind of want to anyway, partly due to the obsessive/completionist side of me!
the soundtrack (Milano Calibro 9) is a fantastic album, and one of the group's very best (it also happens to be the first Osanna i ever heard)
Back to Top
presdoug View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: January 24 2010
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 8650
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote presdoug Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 19 2011 at 19:59
Originally posted by dreadpirateroberts dreadpirateroberts wrote:

Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Originally posted by Nightfly Nightfly wrote:

Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Thanks Guldbam.  I hope more people write about that one.

Todd, I think its a 5 for me too.  I wish the sound were better though.  It's OK but sounds muffled to me.  If there's a Japan mini on that one, I might have to splurge. 
 
 
Actually Jim, the sounds great on the Esoteric remaster. Only problem is you'll have to put up with the English version. Wink



Ha!  Not a chance.  English vocals totally kill the RPI experience for me.  While Italian vocals are not required for the sub genre definition, they are required for me to enjoy myselfLOL

Nothing worse than a hearing a good vocalist, with fluid access to the world's most beautiful language, using English.
Call me a purist!Big smile


Yeah, I found the same thing with say, Osanna's L'uomo and really wished it didn't have the English vocals. I still like the album, but I can't help feeling it would have been ace without.

It's a shame the European bands felt that pressure to use English in order gain more exposure (if that's what it was). I want to take a step back from blaming the closed-mind mentality of the general western music listening populace, but it seems like poor form from a listener who cannot accept a band singing in their native tongue. Now, I don't mean lyrics are unimportant, but language is and if anyone knows anything about the differences between languages re: syllables/sound units and thus rhythm and the vocal line etc, then native tongue is vital.

Ok, sorry about the rant. Calming down. Actually, speaking of Osanna - anyone here heard their 'Prog Family' release from a few years back? I'm interested but haven't shelled out yet. Any thoughts?
In some cases, when Italian bands revert to singing in English, the results are better. I can think of two examples off the bat, the first Libra album, whose English language version is so great, it is almost in a class by itself, and Il Rovescio Della Medaglia's Contamination album, whose English version is so "right" There are, of course, groups like Le Orme where it is not possible to beat the Italian so beautifully done
Back to Top
presdoug View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: January 24 2010
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 8650
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote presdoug Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 19 2011 at 20:06
Originally posted by Nightfly Nightfly wrote:

Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Let's recommend some classic 70s lesser-knowns than the big 3, there's so many to get to....Smile

De De Lind
Rocky's Filj
Officina Meccanica
Festa Mobile
Alphataurus
Luciano Basso
Campo di Marte
Cervello
Corte dei Miracoli
Jumbo
Latte Miele
Metamorfosi
Paese dei Balocchi
Mario Panseri
Pholas Dactylus
Procession
QVL
Semiramis
Rustichelli Bordini
Stefano Testa
Nuova Idea
Panna Fredda
Alusa Fallax
Delirium
Apoteosi
J.E.T.
Edgar Allen Poe
Odissea
Nascita della Sfera
RDM
Giganti
Gian Pieretti


Wow, that was just off the cuff.  I really need to pull out some classics and lose myself for a few daysWink



 
Excellent stuff Jim and but I'll have to add Biglietto Per L'Inferno, Area, Museo Rosenbach, Maxophone and Raccomandata Con Ricevuta Di Ritorno.
thought i'd add-Triade, The Trip, Il Baricentro, Dedalus
Back to Top
presdoug View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: January 24 2010
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 8650
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote presdoug Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 19 2011 at 20:21
Originally posted by A Person A Person wrote:

Bumping this for the occasion. Tongue
Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Clap

 Passio Secundum Mattheum  by LATTE E MIELE album cover Studio Album, 1972
 
Passio Secundum Mattheum
Latte e Miele Rock Progressivo Italiano

Review by Lizzy

4 stars The Soundtrack of the Passions

In the enticing sphere of Italian Progressive Rock, almost every single subject sees its chance to shine, but like in all realistic establishments, some manage to shine brighter than the others. Latte e Miele saw serendipity strike in prog year of glory - 1972, when they produced a Bach and New Testament inspired Passio Secundum Mattheum. This Genova based band's debut album's magnetism lies primarily in its concept which, as the title suggests, is pertaining to Christ's dramatic last days but only according to a singular source ' the gospel of Saint Matthew, often referred to as the Passions. The beauty behind this concept is that it tells a story in a simple yet heart rending manner, without it being homiletic.

Musically speaking the record explores symphonic dimensions reached not only by ELP, but also by Genesis in tracks like Ultima Cena (the intriguing supper coincidence) or Getzemani which oozes an abundance of influences in terms of keys treatment not only from the above mentioned giants, but also from Deep Purple, Yes and even Eloy for that twist of spaceyness. The jazz influence is another chief constituent of the whole, although at first they may seem slightly disconnected from the main theme. Present in both parts of I Testimoni (the witnesses) via piano and drums, it raises a fairly compelling question regarding its presence: why are there emotionless straight-forward jazz sections in a crucial moment of the plot, where the false witnesses accuse Jesus of having declared that he would destroy the temple and then rebuild it in three days? The answer is that the senselessness of the jazz bits overlaps the duplicate attitude of nonchalance and lack of emotion emitted by the witnesses.

As seen above, the soundscape manages to intertwine effortlessly with the visual thread, emerging into a burst of sentiments. Thus the emotions grow more and more till they reach an overwhelming apex: from the uplifting choir on Introduzione and the rather mellow acoustic guitar and harpsichord driven Il Giorno Degli Azzimi accompanied by the elegant narration of the Passover preparations, to the dynamic operatic choir from The Trial; from the witnesses false statements rendered in a counter-tenor vox, in a very similar vein to some of Annas' bits from Jesus Christ Superstar to the yet again mellow and sweet but at the same time excruciating Il Pianto which displays an absolutely beautiful blend of keys, acoustic guitar and flute; from the surprising Giuda where harsh guitars and drums alternate with a jazz section denoting insolence to Il Calvario featuring dramatic operatic choir, morbid church organ keys, and drums reminiscent of ancient ships where they would set the rowing rhythm of the slaves; all this only to paint one of history's most tragic paintings. But because the Providence had other plans, the end fulminates in a reiterated theme of the heavenly choir present at the very beginning of the record accompanied by the now regulars ' guitar, piano and drums.

All told, Latte e Miele's first effort is a gorgeous journey whether it is on a musical, visual, religious for some, educational for others, or merely a rudimentary emotional level, in which every music lover should engage at least once in a lifetime.

4.5 stars

I love the band, and one of the most endearing Italian groups i have ever heard. My fave is Papillon, especially it's second side, where the band gets a bit jazzy, and quite classical as well, and is so good at this. I have mixed feelings about Aquile e Scoiattoli, the first three tracks are nonsense, but then the rest is up to the Latte e Miele quality standard (from where i live, Canada, they are unfortunately an obscurity)
Back to Top
Anaon View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: September 01 2005
Location: Kobaļa
Status: Offline
Points: 849
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Anaon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 20 2011 at 08:02
Hi!

It's bee, a while since I came here Tongue I listen to a lot of RPI these days so I came here to read the last posts of the topic... Here are the albums I listen to the most :


I ordered some other classics some days ago, I can't wait to receive them!! Approve
Back to Top
Nightfly View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: August 01 2007
Location: United Kingdom
Status: Offline
Points: 3659
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Nightfly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 20 2011 at 13:49
Originally posted by Todd Todd wrote:

^ Enjoy those, Chris!  I think you're in for a sumptuous feast.  And a great review of a great album--thanks!!
 
Speaking of feasts, I've been enjoying watching the DVDs from the Prog Exhibition.  Banco (they couldn't include the parts with John Wetton because of copyright issues Thumbs Down), the other half of Le Orme (Aldo and Tony, accompanied by David Cross on a couple numbers), PFM with Ian Anderson, Osanna (with VDGG's David Jackson and Balletto's Gianni Leone), RRR (with Thijs van Leer of Focus), The Trip, La Maschera di Cera, Periferia del Mondo, Abash, and Sinestesia (not really my kind of thing, frankly) . . . 4 DVDs and 7 CDs full of great music!!!   If you have wondered if these are any good, they certainly have my endorsement!
 
Sounds great Todd but a hefty price no doubt?
Back to Top
Nightfly View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: August 01 2007
Location: United Kingdom
Status: Offline
Points: 3659
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Nightfly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 20 2011 at 13:54
Originally posted by Anaon Anaon wrote:

Hi!

It's bee, a while since I came here Tongue I listen to a lot of RPI these days so I came here to read the last posts of the topic... Here are the albums I listen to the most :


I ordered some other classics some days ago, I can't wait to receive them!! Approve
 
You can't go wrong with that excellent selection Anaon!
Back to Top
Anaon View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: September 01 2005
Location: Kobaļa
Status: Offline
Points: 849
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Anaon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 20 2011 at 14:38
You're right because I absolutely love these albums! Museo Rosenbach, Alphataurus and Il Balletto Di Bronzo are probably my favourite. I'm waiting to receive these titles : 

"Darwin!" Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso
"L Isola di Niente" P.F.M.
"Palepoli" Osanna
"Sulle Corde di Aries" Franco Battiato
"Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso" Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso
"Quella Vecchia Locanda" Quella Vecchia Locanda

Tongue

And I'm looking for Inferno by Metamorfosi at a good price Wink
Back to Top
Finnforest View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: February 03 2007
Location: The Heartland
Status: Offline
Points: 16914
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Finnforest Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 20 2011 at 14:41
Yep, that is a fine stack of discs right there.!!!   Enjoy my friendSmile
Back to Top
Todd View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
RPI / Heavy Prog Team

Joined: December 19 2007
Location: California
Status: Offline
Points: 3472
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Todd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 20 2011 at 18:22
That's a pretty good sample of the classics, ranging from the mellower side (La Locanda delle Fate) to the wilder (Osanna, Il Balletto di Bronzo).  From there you can go so, so deep, depending on where your inclination takes you.  Happy journey, lighter wallet!
"I have seen the broken sky turn blue."



My Gnosis Ratings

Back to Top
Todd View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
RPI / Heavy Prog Team

Joined: December 19 2007
Location: California
Status: Offline
Points: 3472
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Todd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 20 2011 at 18:25
Originally posted by Nightfly Nightfly wrote:

Originally posted by Todd Todd wrote:

^ Enjoy those, Chris!  I think you're in for a sumptuous feast.  And a great review of a great album--thanks!!
 
Speaking of feasts, I've been enjoying watching the DVDs from the Prog Exhibition.  Banco (they couldn't include the parts with John Wetton because of copyright issues Thumbs Down), the other half of Le Orme (Aldo and Tony, accompanied by David Cross on a couple numbers), PFM with Ian Anderson, Osanna (with VDGG's David Jackson and Balletto's Gianni Leone), RRR (with Thijs van Leer of Focus), The Trip, La Maschera di Cera, Periferia del Mondo, Abash, and Sinestesia (not really my kind of thing, frankly) . . . 4 DVDs and 7 CDs full of great music!!!   If you have wondered if these are any good, they certainly have my endorsement!
 
Sounds great Todd but a hefty price no doubt?
 
Yes, at BTF it's going for $89.  I don't recall what Greg's price was for me.  Here's a BTF link:
 
 
"I have seen the broken sky turn blue."



My Gnosis Ratings

Back to Top
dreadpirateroberts View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: May 27 2011
Location: AU
Status: Offline
Points: 952
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote dreadpirateroberts Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 21 2011 at 06:13
Originally posted by presdoug presdoug wrote:


the soundtrack (Milano Calibro 9) is a fantastic album, and one of the group's very best (it also happens to be the first Osanna i ever heard)
[/QUOTE

Interesting place to start, in that, you don't get the full range of Lino's vocals on it? From first listens (got it last week) I'm really enjoying the soundtrack, glad I placed the order. It's interesting, as I've had L'uomo & Palepoli for a long time and held off on this one because I'd been waiting for the right time, and it never seemed to come around for some reason. I've noted a lot of interesting moments in Calibo 9, it's still wild stuff, but a track like Pianalogo is stunning too, huh?
We are men of action. Lies do not become us.
JazzMusicArchives.
Back to Top
dreadpirateroberts View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: May 27 2011
Location: AU
Status: Offline
Points: 952
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote dreadpirateroberts Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 21 2011 at 06:29
Originally posted by presdoug presdoug wrote:


In some cases, when Italian bands revert to singing in English, the results are better. I can think of two examples off the bat, the first Libra album, whose English language version is so great, it is almost in a class by itself, and Il Rovescio Della Medaglia's Contamination album, whose English version is so "right" There are, of course, groups like Le Orme where it is not possible to beat the Italian so beautifully done


Interesting, I'm keen to investigate these two. I've read a little about Libra and I'm quite keen to compare the two versions. Sounds like the English one will be tough to find, but then, maybe not, being on Motown? Will have a look around, and for the Il Rovescio 'bach' albums - read a few great reviews on that one too.


We are men of action. Lies do not become us.
JazzMusicArchives.
Back to Top
Anaon View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: September 01 2005
Location: Kobaļa
Status: Offline
Points: 849
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Anaon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 21 2011 at 09:11
Thank you  Wink

It's great to discover so much music from Italy, it's another world to travel again, I love that! Tongue

I'm not saying I know all the bands from England but it's great to find other gems beside Yes, Genesis, Jethro Tull, etc Wink
Back to Top
Nightfly View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: August 01 2007
Location: United Kingdom
Status: Offline
Points: 3659
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Nightfly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 21 2011 at 10:22
Originally posted by Todd Todd wrote:

Originally posted by Nightfly Nightfly wrote:

Originally posted by Todd Todd wrote:

^ Enjoy those, Chris!  I think you're in for a sumptuous feast.  And a great review of a great album--thanks!!
 
Speaking of feasts, I've been enjoying watching the DVDs from the Prog Exhibition.  Banco (they couldn't include the parts with John Wetton because of copyright issues Thumbs Down), the other half of Le Orme (Aldo and Tony, accompanied by David Cross on a couple numbers), PFM with Ian Anderson, Osanna (with VDGG's David Jackson and Balletto's Gianni Leone), RRR (with Thijs van Leer of Focus), The Trip, La Maschera di Cera, Periferia del Mondo, Abash, and Sinestesia (not really my kind of thing, frankly) . . . 4 DVDs and 7 CDs full of great music!!!   If you have wondered if these are any good, they certainly have my endorsement!
 
Sounds great Todd but a hefty price no doubt?
 
Yes, at BTF it's going for $89.  I don't recall what Greg's price was for me.  Here's a BTF link:
 
 
 
Actually considering what you get that's not a bad price. A bit much for my poor wallet at the moment though.
Back to Top
presdoug View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: January 24 2010
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 8650
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote presdoug Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 21 2011 at 10:36
Originally posted by dreadpirateroberts dreadpirateroberts wrote:

Originally posted by presdoug presdoug wrote:


the soundtrack (Milano Calibro 9) is a fantastic album, and one of the group's very best (it also happens to be the first Osanna i ever heard)
[/QUOTE

Interesting place to start, in that, you don't get the full range of Lino's vocals on it? From first listens (got it last week) I'm really enjoying the soundtrack, glad I placed the order. It's interesting, as I've had L'uomo & Palepoli for a long time and held off on this one because I'd been waiting for the right time, and it never seemed to come around for some reason. I've noted a lot of interesting moments in Calibo 9, it's still wild stuff, but a track like Pianalogo is stunning too, huh?
The soundtrack works great for me from beginning to end-it hangs together really well.
       The only other Osanna i have heard is L'uomo, which i quite like. Have heard great things about Palepoli, but have not heard it
Back to Top
presdoug View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: January 24 2010
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 8650
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote presdoug Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 21 2011 at 10:54
Originally posted by dreadpirateroberts dreadpirateroberts wrote:

Originally posted by presdoug presdoug wrote:


In some cases, when Italian bands revert to singing in English, the results are better. I can think of two examples off the bat, the first Libra album, whose English language version is so great, it is almost in a class by itself, and Il Rovescio Della Medaglia's Contamination album, whose English version is so "right" There are, of course, groups like Le Orme where it is not possible to beat the Italian so beautifully done


Interesting, I'm keen to investigate these two. I've read a little about Libra and I'm quite keen to compare the two versions. Sounds like the English one will be tough to find, but then, maybe not, being on Motown? Will have a look around, and for the Il Rovescio 'bach' albums - read a few great reviews on that one too.


The English version of Libra is hard to find in any way, it never made it onto cd at all, and the Motown lp has been deleted for decades.
        The Italian version has been issued as a limited edition cd a couple of times.
        The English version is worth hunting down, though, especially for the beautiful vocals by the late Federico D'Andrea.
        I read that he died in 1978 by being run over by a car! What a senseless waste.
                The RDM Engish version of Contamination has made it onto cd, but hard to find-again well worth the hunt


Edited by presdoug - June 21 2011 at 10:57
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 4647484950 358>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down



This page was generated in 0.680 seconds.
Donate monthly and keep PA fast-loading and ad-free forever.