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That's a good idea, Jim! You know I'm always happy to pimp, er, `endorse' Goblin's `Roller' album at every opportunity!

Dr Wu, see what you think:



I think it might be missing one track, I don't recall the album being quite so short at 28 minutes!
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Originally posted by AEProgman AEProgman wrote:

On a side note, I made a last minute edit to my list and inserted Blocco Mentale's POA in place of one of the PFMs and it blew me away as I must have not given it a good quality, undisturbed listen...it is great!

I do exactly that, too, Jim....something either doesn't grab you right away and remains unappreciated for quite a long time, then you dig it out and listening to it again is like an awakening!

Just recently I've also started endlessly replaying both the Festa Mobile and Gianni D'Errico albums that have always been some of my personal favourites, but I'd put them away on the shelf and hadn't listened to them for a couple of years! I was like `I can't believe I forgot about you guys....let's never fight again!'

Heh, I love being immortalised in that Larson/RPI `reboot', good to see it again!
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BLOCCO MENTALE
 
BIGLIETTO PER L'INFERNO
 
 
BUON VECCHIO CHARLIE
 
APOTEOSI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A few years ago I purchased a GOAD album - 'In The House Of Dark Shining Dreams', lavishly presented as a triple-fold dbl LP - it is hideous.  The production is murky, the singing (if it could be called that) is shocking, the playing is average.  I'm surprised these Italians scored a record deal at all...........I think they are listed under 'Eclectic', that may be so, but I am missing something here ??  Every attempt I've tried to get through the album has failed.  Not even the versions of Crimso's Schizoid Man or VDGG's Killer have been done justice.  I'm not sure if this is the band's intentions.....??
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Haven't looked into Goad yet, Tom. I usually find most of the Black Widow label stuff is at least interesting, if probably inconsistent. I have a feeling Jim/Finnforest has mentioned them before, so not sure if he knows a bit more about them?
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Originally posted by Aussie-Byrd-Brother Aussie-Byrd-Brother wrote:

Haven't looked into Goad yet, Tom. I usually find most of the Black Widow label stuff is at least interesting, if probably inconsistent. I have a feeling Jim/Finnforest has mentioned them before, so not sure if he knows a bit more about them?
Definately qualifies as my worst purchase from Syn Phonic.  I just can't find anything good to say about the music on that album.........
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Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

Originally posted by Aussie-Byrd-Brother Aussie-Byrd-Brother wrote:

Haven't looked into Goad yet, Tom. I usually find most of the Black Widow label stuff is at least interesting, if probably inconsistent. I have a feeling Jim/Finnforest has mentioned them before, so not sure if he knows a bit more about them?
Definately qualifies as my worst purchase from Syn Phonic.  I just can't find anything good to say about the music on that album.........


Their following album Masquerade is better...

http://italianprogmap.blogspot.it/2013/03/an-interesting-masked-ball.html
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Originally posted by Aussie-Byrd-Brother Aussie-Byrd-Brother wrote:

That's a good idea, Jim! You know I'm always happy to pimp, er, `endorse' Goblin's `Roller' album at every opportunity!

Dr Wu, see what you think:



I think it might be missing one track, I don't recall the album being quite so short at 28 minutes!
 
I'm familiar with Goblin.......I've heard the Suspiria sound track and one other in the past.
I'll give that link a listen.....thanks.
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^ god I love that album. :)
Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote hellogoodbye Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 11 2013 at 13:08
Try this one too,doctor. It's my all time favorite !
 
 
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Originally posted by hellogoodbye hellogoodbye wrote:

Try this one too,doctor. It's my all time favorite !
 
 
 
 
I like those two Goblin lp's...better than many of the other  RPI ones I have.
I played Cherry 5 this morning and I do like that one.
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I understand. Maybe because Goblin sounds less "Italian" than much of its compatriots. Big smile
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Originally posted by hellogoodbye hellogoodbye wrote:

I understand. Maybe because Goblin sounds less "Italian" than much of its compatriots. Big smile
 
That could be.....I played Ys recently as well as Le Orme and again while the music is usually pretty good the vocals simply are annoying to me.
I think I'll have to stick to instrumental RPI.
 
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Yes. Maybe. Try Luciano Basso or Persimfans. Maybe you'll like it !
 
 
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Originally posted by AEProgman AEProgman wrote:


On a side note, I made a last minute edit to my list and inserted Blocco Mentale's POA in place of one of the PFMs and it blew me away as I must have not given it a good quality, undisturbed listen...it is great!

A true gem, very underdiscussed here, I think. 
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Blocco Mentale is 5 star material for sure. Essential!

Good instrumental RPI? Etna springs to mind if you like fusion...
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Any of you Huberts heard the new Aldo Tagliapietra cd, "The (Summat) Angel"?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Todd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 13 2013 at 11:11
^ L'Angelo Rinchiuso should be coming out in not too long. There is a preview of one of the tracks floating around the internet. It sounds pretty good! 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mellotron Storm Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 13 2013 at 20:33
Just a shout out to Michael for his reviews which really tell me what I want to know. Especially a couple of new Italian bands in Oxhuitza and Unreal City. I'm also interested in Fonderia. I heard an audio clip from them which really sounded good. I see they have 3 albums out.
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Oh, thank you, John, really lifted my day!

Honestly, I'm just as lucky to share great review space next to the people who inspire me to keep at it like Todd, Chris and Jim/Finnforest, etc, who help keep the Italian faith!

I get just as much of a kick out of the new younger bands that need some encouragement and support as I do the older classics and comeback works!

PLenty more good newies on the way too, John!
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