BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO

Impressive debut by the band and an original one. The album starts on a pastoral note with flute, acoustic guitar and creepy moog. Then we have a classic BDMS track with speedy RPI execution but also romantic piano part. Vocals are not interchangeable with any other singer in prog-rock. "Metamorfosi" is the highlight of the album and a very progressive one with solemn organ, piano classical lines, dynamic rhythm section with rocking guitar. Vocals are not missing but do appear towards the end. "Il giardino del maggio" is equally impressive, clocking at 18 minutes, it has jazz leanings accentuated by use of clarinet. The last track is only noteworthy because of the use of organ in the end,