ARIA

As far as the 70's Ital-Prog scene one of the clear standout album IMHO is Sorrenti's ARIA. A strange dream-like folky prog album for sure with the centrepiece superlative enigmatic vocal escapades of Alan Sorrenti. The 70's Ital-Prog scene was watermarked with creative and many unusual yet strong and beautiful vocalists (ie.Francesco Di Giacomo, Demetrio Stratos, Gianni Leone, Linio Vairetti). One could and should add Sorrenti's name to this long list and one listen to the 20 Min epic title track "ARIA" will clearly encapsulate you deep into this album ! Sorrenti is supported by a great band that includes the e-bow master Jean-Luc Ponty ! Musically this album ebbs and flows from Genesis-like progressions to the folk solemness of Nick Drake...all surrounded by the theatrical and powerful voice of Alan Sorrenti. Absolutely essential for any fan fo 70's Ital-Prog.