ABIOGENESI

This is particularly true with this album. The cover clearly indicates what you're going to get. Scary music and weird atmosphere. Fully in line with some Crimsonesque adventures.

But a subtle Italian touch is added here (no wonder of course). From the opener "Ile St. Louis" and its fantastic finale (gorgeous keys, my prog friends) to the closing number, this album is taking us into good prog territories. No compromise here. Good and interesting Italian prog music. But I am usually keen on such bands. Maybe my cousin's influence (hi Marco). He is Italian!

The heavy organ play during "La Notte Di Ognissanti" reminds me of ELP of course. Just a pity that the lead vocalist is not on par here. His tone of voice is just to monotonous but fortunately, there are lots of instrumental sections on this album.

Most of songs are rather lengthy, ranging from almost eight to twelve minutes (with the exception of the very short "RIP") and I also have to confess that I like lengthy songs (while not just for the purpose of being long of course).

The instrumental and title track brings us back in the opening number mood. Strong bass play, dark mood. At times, "Ange" of the early seventies are very much present as well (but that's fine with me of course).

"L'Oscura Tenebra" starts as another reference to France. Fully Boléro oriented. It evolves though into a splendid and pure Italian piece of prog like I praise so much. This time, Toni D'Urso accomplishes a good vocal job. This song is my preferred one. Guitar play (by Toni again) is excellent as well and makes this song really an outstanding one.

After a short and acoustic break, the band is back to business with the closing and longest song from "Abiogenesi". "Apputamento Con La Luna" (rendez-vous with the moon) is another good moment. Full of synth and bass. Not really consistent though. I would have expected more grandeur, more passion. But the closing part is real good and bombastic (great guitar again).

This debut album is promising and very pleasant to listen to.Three stars.

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