IL TEMPO DELLA SEMINA

The opener "Il Tempo Della Semina" is a complex number. It features dark and weird passages, far from the standards of this genre which is usually more on the harmonious and melodic style. The guitar solo even sounding pyschedelic. The listener is brought through so many different themes (from fully symphonic to somehard to heavy ones). It is by far my favourite song from this work.

As for their debut album (released in 1974), some aspects of their music will please the Tull fans. But not the acoustic and folkish Tull. No. The hard one. To some extension, a band like "Ñu" from Spain took over the same sounds (although they tended to be much harder).

The problem with this album is that the listener will be faced with brilliant music ("Il Tempo Della Semina") as well as some experimental tracks like "Mente Sola" which is really difficult to bear. Fortunately, "Viva Lotta Pensa" will erase this feeling. Considering its length (just over three minutes), it is quite an achievement to get such a diversity in this short song. Great keyboards are the main attraction here.

"L'arte Sublime Di Un Giusto Regnare" is probably the most Tullesque one of the whole. Especially during the hard part, because this song is also showing some pure symphonic moments. Again, this variation is extremely pleasant. If ever you are interested to listen to an Italian version of Tull's music, this band is definitely a good choice.

"Solo Ma Vivo" is not so accessible. Again, the band is performing a rather complex piece. A condensed concept. Fully creative and featuring several short parts fitting perfectly within these six minutes. But this is one of their characteristics : to be able to write relatively short but diversified songs. During this song, you'll travel through Trespass during the quiet passages. But it'll also turn you into some furious guitar work.

The closing number : "La Canzone Del Padre" suffers from a poor production. A very strong bass sets the pace throughout the number but it sounds a bit chaotic and unfinished.

I preffered Biglietto Per L' Inferno (their first album) to this one. Three stars.

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