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APRYL were an unknown Italian band formed in mid-90's in Veneto.They managed to release a two-track EP and a full-length album during their career.Their self-produced EP contains two long tracks and it's a good example of keyboard-dominated symphonic prog,not unlike LE ORME or NUOVA ERA.Ermano Barse's piano and keyboards are all over the place,from the classical-like interludes and the atmospheric backgrounds to the ethereal piano ,the trully complex instrumental parts and the synth loops.The sound is not bombastic at all,I would say the the music follows the vein of the classic 70's Italian bands,focusing on atmosphere and romanticism.Vocalist Leandro Di Giovanna has a very nice and sensitive voice,while the album contains some really complex and jazzy bass work too.A decent symhonic release that should appeal mostly to fans of keyboard-driven progressive rock.Recommended.