SOTERO

Zundapp is an obscure heavy prog band from Italy with two albums offered since today. Taken the name Zundapp from famous german motorcycle who ruled the roads between the two world wars, this italian band is a total winner to my ears. Great heavy prog concentrated on guitar arrangements, but aswell has a big amount of flute passages that gives to this second album named Sotero from 2009 a very pleasent listen. Strong musicianship, nice break, tempo changes, all the ingredients must have a heavy prog band to come with a valueble album these days. Similar lets say with Jethro Tull second album Stand up in manner of offering the music and overall atmosphere, with bluesy accesent here and there, Sotero mange to capture my intrest to the first piece to last. The album is entirely instrumental, where all musicians shine , from the opening track Black Commendha with nice crescendo arrangements to In a Club where the flute sounds excellent. The sound is vintage and damn great. I really like this album and for sure needs 4 stars easy, is catchy , well played obscure release. Great unknown italian band.