DIARIO DI VIAGGIO DELLA FESTA MOBILE

There are many 'one album wonders' amongst the Italian progressive rock movement of the seventies. Though many are cited as 'lost gems' not all are as rewarding as their reputations might suggest. Festa Mobile is one exception that does not disappoint at all - a band that sounds fully developed and comfortable with their style. Festa Mobile are more energetic than many of the classic Italian progressive bands neatly merging jazz rock within symphonic structures. Superb keyboard playing throughout - predominantly piano - more than ably matched by a guitarist who's tone and attack brings to mind both Fripp and McLaughlin. A great rythmn section and compositions that are highly imaginative. In my opinion one of the best moments in the great canon of Italian progressive rock!