DISCESA AGL'INFERI D'UN GIOVANE AMANTE

4-1/2 stars. I really look forward to this band's next release. I don't consider this album to be quite a masterpiece, but I think this band is capable of reaching even higher heights, and the highs here are pretty impressive. If there's a weakness, it's that the metal-ish moments on this album don't really mesh well with the more classic prog rock feel. This album reminds me a lot of what an Italian Camel might sound like; or perhaps more accurately, an Italian Asia Minor.

I love the first 2 tracks, and my favorite has to be "Melencolia" and the instrumental passages that follow (tracks 8 to 12).

Bring on the next album, I can hardly wait!