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PHOTOS OF GHOSTSPremiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)Rock Progressivo Italiano4.02 | 629 ratings |
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Pictures of ItalyThis album by Italian band PFM (named apparently after an Italian bakery) found a much bigger audience in the UK than it would otherwise have done. This was due to two things, their adoption by the fledgling ELP Manitcore label, and Pete Sinfield's work in providing English language lyrics (although the way they are sung does make it hard to tell what language is being used at times). Many ELP fans bought product on the Manticore label on the assumption that it would include noticeable ELP influences. They would not have been disappointed by "Photos of Ghosts" for, while it does not really sound at all like ELP, it is good solid prog. There are dominant keyboards, time changes a-plenty and lengthy instrumental sections. "Celebration" was nearly a hit single, and is by far the most commercial track, with jumping synthesisers and a very catchy hook. As a whole though, the tracks are complex and progressive, with more in common with the heavier works of King Crimson than of with ELP. The vocals are something of a weak point at times, but overall, this is a good prog rock album.
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