CONFINE

If there is one impressive opening number, I bet you that Alba Di Spagna is one of them. Although it starts as a peaceful and medieval madrigal, it develops into such a BRILLIANT symphonic and bombastic part!

Such a power leaves me breathless: this track is equal to the great and fine moments from most of the great bands we all love. The closest one that comes to my mind in terms of grandeur here is ELP, no doubt.

Some moving vocals at last during the upbeat Porto d'Inghilterra are such a nice contribution to a thrilling song. The majesty of the genre is so genuine, so induced. The contrast of these highly melodic vocals is huge when compared to the powerful keyboards sections. It is another highlight of this album. The symphonic and wild combination is so exceptional. Did I say Genesis?

The most astonishing with this band is that you can listen to the most pastoral effects for a couple of minutes, and all of sudden be confronted to a huge and wild part. Such a contradiction exists during the fabulous Un Altro Momento. Indeed, another great moment.

This album is of course very much early Genesis oriented. Fluting, soft passages are here to remind us the good old days. And I have to say that this exercise is not at all disturbing. It is of course not the most highly creative Italian prog album but the whole is finely crafted and should please the fans of this lovely genre (to which I fully belong if you would have any doubt).

I have some other feeling when such a pop-rock song as Ultimo a Stare in Porta: a straight press next song during the first part and then, all of the sudden, it features a great sax section which is only an introduction to a fantastic and chaotic instrumental beauty. Such a dual song indeed!

Sinthonia is also playing with my nerves during the almost heavy Confine. A wonderful closing number which highlights significantly the wonderful character of their music. At times easily accessible, at times complex and harder.

I am quite charmed with this album which is IMHHO their best so far. Four stars. This band should need a bit more exposure on PA. Wake up guys, there are a lot more than PFM, Le Orme and Banco available!

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