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LA TERRA DEI GRANDI OCCHI

Calliope

 

Rock Progressivo Italiano

3.52 | 34 ratings

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ZowieZiggy
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4 stars This is obviously a very good album which truly belongs to the beautiful Italian Symphonic Prog (or ISP).

Each aspect is featured here: superb and bombastic keys, but not only during the great "La Terra Dei Grandi Occhi". It also offers wonderful aspects of the genre that most of us love.

The complexity of the track, the mellotron combination, the wild rhythm and the fantastic vocal part throughout the song is rather encouraging. One of the highlight with no doubt. A great piece of music: eclectic, symphonic. Splendid after all.

"Genesis" is of course present during each corner of this mighty track, but I have to reckon that a great Italian feel can be felt as soon as the vocals enter the scene.

Wonderful. Splendid. Fantastic. Brilliant. This song is just MAGICAL. Do listen to it to figure out. The highlight of course.

The influence of the band we all love (and which I have already mentioned the name before) is present within each second of "Non Ci Credo Piu". Wonderful keyboards, huge rhythm, fine vocals. Is there anything more you need ? Maybe some Banks oriented keys? You also get them, don't be afraid. Even during the catchy and short instrumental "Lunario".

As I have said, this album is an excellent piece of music. The band is skilled, their song writing is great, and when you listen to "Pensieri Affascinanti" it is pure delight. A Crimson frenzy combined with some more accessible parts. Another great song and a definite highlight as well.

Needless to say that if you ever had your thoughts into the wonderful ISP, this album should please your heart and bottom. At least, I feel so. During the melodic (but still upbeat) "Passi Dentro Il Tempo" some excellent keyboard layer is added to this catchy song. Another fine moment of this offering. But there are plenty .

This album is real good.

When "Avalon" is being played, one can only be submerged by the music: huge bass, splendid keyboards again and quite well achieved vocals. Hey man! This must be heaven, or almost?

A brief "au revoir" with the mellotronesque and well titled "Mellotronmania" closes this very good work. For stars with ease. An delightful debut.

ZowieZiggy | 4/5 |

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