AQUILE E SCOIATTOLI

As I listen to this album for the "who knows how many times," I'm reminded of how the Italian groups have that romantic flair. As some of the other reviewers have mentioned, the "Opera 21" thing is something that should have been left out, BUT! "Pavana" is a defining moment in progressive rock. A perfect taste of the beauty and power that really comes from the Italians and the French.

Although (and most people don't notice maybe, but probably "feel it") the only complaint I have at all, and it's a small one in comparison to viewing "the whole," is the timing of the bass player becomes somewhat of a distraction. He does great on the majority of it, but there are moments where his anxiousness outweighs his good taste. I realize that this is small in the big scheme of things, so I must say that the whole piece of Pavana is so overwhelmingly beautiful - who cares about my little complaint!

I have given this 4 stars, but if judged on Pavana alone, this is 5 star Italian heaven!