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aka "RPI"


"So it's an established fact that in Italy during the period between 1971-1974, a music movement existed where bands would challenge each other to see who could be the most imaginative, who could create the album for the ages. They were all painters and sculptors just as in Renaissance Italy." -Tom Hayes/Gnosis


1. The background
As the 60s drew to an end, Italy experienced a wave of new ideas and ideals which coincided with the new musical era being born. It would not be exaggeration to state that the 70s were a watershed period in the history of the country. Even though the 60s are generally remembered as the years of the 'economic boom', it was only in the following decade that Italy made the long, difficult change from a relatively poor, traditional country into a fully developed Western society. A look at any timeline for 70s Italy will show an incredible concentration of events that changed the fabric of Italian society irrevocably: laws and acts were passed which affected worker's rights, family and divorce law, and women's rights and reproductive health. In a country where the physical presence of the Catholic Church has always been impossible to overlook, not least because of its open intervention in the country's political affairs, the introduction of such radical changes was no small feat.

Most of those changes were made possible by the presence of a strong left-wing component in Italian political life, even if regarded with extreme suspicion by both the Church and Italy's main ally, the United States. Though the existence of a party that openly called itself Communist was not exclusive to Italy, at the time the PCI (Partito Comunista Italiano) was considered more of a danger than, for instance, its French equivalent - mainly due to Italy's strategic position in the Mediterranean area, as well as the party's obvious connection with the Soviet Union. Such a peculiar, potentially explosive situation sadly became a breeding ground for a number of extremist groups, who were responsible for the season of violence and unrest commonly known as the 'Anni di piombo' ('years of lead'), which lasted well into the first half of the Eighties. The number of casualties due to terror acts and rioting was quite high, involving people from all walks of life. However, the defining episode of the decade was the kidnapping and subsequent murder of well-known politician Aldo Moro (a left-leaning Christian Democrat) by the notorious Brigate Rosse ('Red Brigades') in the spring of 1978.


2. The birth of a movement
The turbulent times affected countless musicians looking for something new-some way to parallel the political climate through artistic media. Ranging from highly educated conservatory students to local singer-songwriters, this spirit managed to captivate an entire country within a few short years. Young people were restless, bursting with a burning desire to change the staid, suffocating atmosphere of Italian society starting with one of its symbols, its venerable musical tradition. Most musicians had more or less strong left-wing leanings (the prime example being Area), while the few examples of openly right-wing bands never managed to break out of obscurity, or gain more than a strictly cult following.

Without a strong rock tradition in the 60s Italy had mainly produced beat bands of varying quality, as well as singers well-versed in the long-standing canzone tradition of the country. As the tidal wave of counter-culture swept in, it brought revolution not only in the form of progressive rock, but also differing forms of heavier, continental rock which was establishing itself around the same time. Psychedelic influences and the incorporation of classical music may have been the same stepping stones used by most other progressive scenes around the globe during the same period, but even at this embryonic stage there was a whiff of something else in the air. In the late 60s when the beat scene was already heading towards a decline, a number of bands formed, some of them releasing singles (or even albums) that bridged the gap between beat, conventional Italian easy listening music (musica leggera), and the new ideas coming from Great Britain - among them, New Trolls, Le Orme, Panna Fredda, I Quelli (later to become Premiata Forneria Marconi), Il Mucchio, and Fabio Celi e gli Infermieri.

"We wanted to put some improvisations between the singing parts and we had to make up our minds about the style to follow... After having been to the Isle of Wight festival, it was clear to all of us that we couldn't keep on playing the usual songs with verses and refrains." -Toni Pagliuca, Le Orme


3. The golden years
The beginning of the new decade saw the rise of a countless number of bands and artists, some of whom would go on to become successful acts. PFM, Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, Osanna, Il Balletto di Bronzo, Quella Vecchia Locanda belong to this group, with all but the latter being still active at the time of writing. Some others only managed to release one album (or even just a handful of singles) before they disbanded. The prog-rock bug became so widespread in Italy that some experts say every artist and band in Italy produced at least one progressive album during this time. A number of well-known mainstream artists started their career with a prog album, like singer-songwriters Riccardo Cocciante (with Mu) and Ivano Fossati (with the first Delirium album, Dolce acqua). Or, like Lucio Battisti or Fabrizio De André, they released strongly prog-influenced albums when the movement was at its height.

During the peak years of the RPI movement in the early 70s, countless bands showcased their talent in the many pop festivals organized throughout Italy. The festivals were often free of charge and boasted a level artistic freedom and competition seldom seen in popular music. Fans witnessed bands rise from obscurity to compete on the same stage as the heavy hitters. This musical competition created something of an upward spiral; everyone tried to outdo each other, producing unique sounds and incorporating disparate influences into their music. The variety of the music went through the roof, with every band sharing the same aspirations, though seldom the same sound. It must also be made clear that despite the beliefs of those who write off Italian prog as simply a British counterfeit, many of these bands were creating music that was phenomenally original, experimental, free-spirited, and creatively successful. While bands from abroad helped influence and inspire Italian bands, Italy's young bands quickly took the ball and ran with it. It is ludicrous to suggest the scene a mere imitation. The upward spiral also meant an over saturated market, in which many bands only managed to put out one or two releases with minimal budget and intense recording. Some of the best, most genuine and treasured albums of Rock Progressivo Italiano can be found in this group: Semiramis' "Dedicato a Frazz", Pholas Dactylus' "Concerto delle menti", Raccomandata Ricevuta di Ritorno's "Per un mondo di cristallo", Museo Rosenbach's "Zarathustra", and Balletto di Bronzo's "Ys" to name just a few.

"We had to tackle this tradition, we had to fight against the conventions and refuse to be integrated. The New Sounds hadn't arrived yet, there was no music for the young people, there was nothing, you had to invent and build up your space. Perhaps this was the mainspring that unchained such a creative strength." -Gianni Leone

With time some of the biggest bands achieved international success, with PFM as the best-known example. Lyricist Peter Sinfield, known from his work with giants like King Crimson and ELP, even wrote for the band, while Peter Hammill provided English lyrics for Le Orme's "Felona e Sorona". Ironically this success often meant a detour from the roots of the RPI sounds, making these albums more aligned to the British scene than the bulk of the artists and albums in the archives. Look beneath the surface in order to discover hidden (or not so hidden) gems. While the oft-mentioned big 3 of Italian prog (PFM, Banco, and Le Orme) are conveniently considered the peak by those casually mentioning this scene, RPI enthusiasts know the river runs so much deeper, and many of our personal favourites are found outside of these popular groups. Those who search beyond the surface will discover that the most daring and provocative works were often made by more obscure groups who released one fantastic album and then vanished into thin air. This common syndrome of Italian "one-shot" bands became the bane of many RPI fans.

Since so many different musicians experimented with the progressive format, you will also find a broad musical scope within RPI, something which has kept the subgenre fresh and vital over time. Examples include Franco Battiato (still a very successful artist in Italy), Picchio dal Pozzo, Opus Avantra, Stormy Six and Area, who each in their own individual way, show a more cosmopolitan flavour and range of influences than most other acts.

After its explosive development in the early 70s, the movement followed the same path as other progressive musical movements around the world as the 80s approached. Some influential artists continued to release new albums though never with the same success as in the halcyon days. Others changed with the times and became highly successful mainstream artists both in Italy and internationally. As elsewhere in the prog universe the quantity and quality of RPI began to dry up a bit in the late 70s and early 80s, although there were some quality releases from that period. These titles tended to be more melodic and less brashly avant-garde than the classic period but were respectable nonetheless. To name but a few there were Locanda Delle Fate, Stefano Testa, Pierpaolo Bibbo, and L'Estate de San Martino. Area, Stormy Six, and PFM had a good title or two left in them as well.


4. Musical features of RPI
Italian symphonic prog is notable for the prominence of classical influences, often providing the driving force behind the music. The new listener will discover that this particular branch of RPI feels more like classical music in a rock setting as opposed to occasional classical influences on top of the rock format. Furthermore, the rich, diverse musical traditions of Italy permeate the albums, creating a strong national and even regional character. The "textbook" RPI groups can usually be identified by a pervasive sense of romantic melancholy and earthy flair, sometimes enhanced by baroque elements, sometimes by more ethnic ones. Other distinctive features include overt opera and operetta influences, wild and uncontrolled storytelling, and as a general rule, bold and highly emotional vocals. There is extroverted, operatic gallantry and panache or mellow balladry; exciting use of all sorts of keyboards, with sounds heard nowhere else but in this particular scene; exotic instruments such as aggeggi, ottavino, mandoloncello, clavicembalo- names that tickle the imagination and leave their distinct mark on the music. There is a uniquely magical marriage of the traditional to the modern, of the warm to the wild. The combination of flute, piano and violin is often encountered, and the interplay between the first two instruments in particular supplies the subgenre with a fair share of its identity and flavour.

Though the symphonic element is indeed the most common in RPI, the genre would be better characterized as eclectic. Jazz-fusion, folk, hard rock riffing à la Jethro Tull, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, intense drama a la Van der Graaf Generator (whose albums were revered in Italy), singer-songwriter, proto-metal, blues, avant tendencies, pop, psych, dark/occult, electronic-the list goes on. Even more amazing, these differences in style can often be found to varying degrees on one album, and still feel natural in the distinct stylistic framework mentioned above.

No overview of RPI would be complete without mentioning the use of the Italian language, by many considered one of the most musical languages in the world. It could be safely stated that the use of Italian is inherent to the soul of RPI, a critical component to the full appreciation of the subgenre. In fact, even if some key RPI albums were translated into English in an attempt to gain international recognition, most of them fail to impress. They feel as if one of the basic ingredients of what makes RPI such a successful concoction is missing. While most serious RPI fans consider Italian vocals essential to their listening experience, it is fair to say that some believe English lyrics are not so detrimental-even if in most cases the odd phrasing, incorrect emphasis, and heavy Italian accent of the singers detract significantly from an authentic overall effect. While some prog fans can find the gregarious Italian vocal style challenging at first, newbies are encouraged to simply stick with it for a while. With only a modest effort any RPI newbie will soon find they cannot imagine this music without traditional Italian vocals-they truly are the icing on the cake.

One common misconception that must be addressed is the belief that any prog band from Italy is an RPI band. There are bands from Italy more appropriate for other genres. As an example, a pure and obvious post-rock band who just happen to be from Rome are going to be in the post-rock sub, not RPI. A pure jazz-fusion band with no RPI characteristics to their sound could be easily placed in the Jazz/Fusion subgenre. The RPI team will work hard to evaluate bands that fit the characteristics and the feel of the subgenre, and those whose primary sound is more suited for another sub are recommended to them.

"Progressive is basically a blending of three elements: the song, the improvisation inspired by jazz and the composition in classical style. This cocktail is interpreted in different ways in every country: in England, for instance, Celtic, rock and blues influences prevail. In Italy we have to cope with our classical tradition: the melodramma, Respighi, Puccini, Mascagni but also all the contemporary classical composers. It's in this legacy, in my opinion, that the specificity of the Italian Progressive Rock is concealed." -Franco Mussida, PFM


5. RPI in the new century
As recently as the 90s and early 2000s RPI again proved its longevity to the prog community. Scores of the classic albums were re-pressed in Japan, then specialized independent labels such as BTF, Mellow and Black Widow (the latter responsible for rescuing the likes of Jacula and Antonius Rex from oblivion) started to re-issue many of the classic albums. As a consequence RPI has not only reached a new generation of fans, but the increased interest and appreciation have led to new material being released. Artists whose recordings have never been in circulation, bands that are as new to our ears as they are to many of those who were there when it happened, now have a new-found audience creating an ironic worm-hole effect: brand new music straight from prog's golden years.

With the revival clearly under way the 90s produced some stellar Italian albums and the beginning of CD reissue fever. In the 2000s the trend has continued to a much more successful degree. RPI is back and fan interest has exploded for both the classic period and the new bands of today like Il Bacio Della Medusa, Pandora, Lagartija, Conqueror, Il Ruscello, Senza Nome, Coral Caves, J'Accuse, Ubi Maior, and the projects of Fabio Zuffanti to name just a few. Italian progressive rock today covers a wide range of styles and influences, but many of the bands ground a portion of their sound in the RPI tradition. Moreover, this first decade of the 21st century has seen a new round of publications (both in print and in electronic format) covering various aspects of Italian prog, as well as the creation of a number of excellent websites dedicated to the subgenre, which are extremely influential as regards the promotion of new bands and artists.

The commercial success of RPI has always been modest compared to the big bands from other countries. However, the quality of the music past and present, from its unique compositions to fiercely independent spirit, has earned the RPI subgenre some of prog's most loyal followers.

By:
Raffaella Berry
Michael Berry
Ryan Olsen
Jim Russell
Linus Wikström
Todd Dudley

For the Mick.
29 July 2009



Current RPI Team
Todd
rdtprog (Louis)
progaardvark (Ken)
zeuhl1 (Paul)




Additional information:
Italian Prog - A dedicated RPI site
http://www.italianprog.com

Italian Prog Map - A superb blog by RPI writer Andrea Parentin
http://italianprogmap.blogspot.com/

Andrea Parentin's history of RPI (essential reading)
http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33377&PID=2345095#2345095

Andrea Parentin's contemporary Italian prog (newer bands)
http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62150&FID=58

Movimenti Prog
http://www.movimentiprog.net

Centro Studi per il Progressive Italiano
http://www.centrostudiprogitaliano.it

John's Classic RPI blog - Another good blog on the "classic" era
http://classikrock.blogspot.com/

Arlequins - A prog rock webzine with much RPI content
http://www.arlequins.it/gb/index.asp


Where to buy Italian prog
Syn-phonic (USA) - http://www.synphonicmusic.com
Doug Larson (USA) - http://www.douglarsonimports.com
Kinesis (USA) - http://www.kinesiscd.com/index.html
Wayside (USA) - http://www.waysidemusic.com/
Mellow Records (Italy) - http://www.mellowrecords.com
BTF (Italy) - http://www.btf.it
Black Widow Records (Italy) - http://www.blackwidow.it
Camelot Music Store (Italy) - http://www.semanticweb.it/camelotstore/
Discogs - www.discogs.com

Rock Progressivo Italiano Top Albums


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4.40 | 1995 ratings
PER UN AMICO
Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)
4.39 | 1401 ratings
DARWIN!
Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso
4.37 | 1282 ratings
IO SONO NATO LIBERO
Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso
4.34 | 1570 ratings
STORIA DI UN MINUTO
Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)
4.33 | 1059 ratings
ZARATHUSTRA
Museo Rosenbach
4.31 | 1073 ratings
BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO
Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso
4.27 | 797 ratings
ARBEIT MACHT FREI
Area
4.25 | 1116 ratings
FELONA E SORONA
Orme, Le
4.25 | 719 ratings
YS
Balletto Di Bronzo, Il
4.26 | 602 ratings
MAXOPHONE
Maxophone
4.22 | 806 ratings
UOMO DI PEZZA
Orme, Le
4.21 | 1013 ratings
L'ISOLA DI NIENTE
Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)
4.24 | 479 ratings
PALEPOLI
Osanna
4.24 | 453 ratings
CRAC !
Area
4.23 | 371 ratings
DISCESA AGL'INFERI D'UN GIOVANE AMANTE
Bacio Della Medusa, Il
4.19 | 394 ratings
L'ENIGMA DELLA VITA
Logos
4.18 | 358 ratings
CELESTE [AKA: PRINCIPE DI UN GIORNO]
Celeste
4.17 | 359 ratings
CONTAMINAZIONE
Rovescio Della Medaglia, Il
4.14 | 465 ratings
ALPHATAURUS
Alphataurus
4.15 | 416 ratings
QUELLA VECCHIA LOCANDA
Quella Vecchia Locanda
4.19 | 256 ratings
SADAKO E LE MILLE GRU DI CARTA
Logos
4.13 | 409 ratings
LA CRUDELTÀ DI APRILE
Unreal City
4.11 | 502 ratings
FORSE LE LUCCIOLE NON SI AMANO PIÙ
Locanda Delle Fate
4.13 | 398 ratings
IL TEMPO DELLA GIOIA
Quella Vecchia Locanda
4.14 | 339 ratings
BIGLIETTO PER L'INFERNO
Biglietto Per L'Inferno
4.19 | 199 ratings
VIETATO AI MINORI DI 18 ANNI ?
Jumbo
4.19 | 189 ratings
AVENOTH
Bocca Della Verità, La
4.16 | 220 ratings
IL PASSO DEL SOLDATO
Nuova Era
4.17 | 200 ratings
RISVEGLIO
Egonon
4.16 | 203 ratings
PASSIO SECUNDUM MATTHEUM - THE COMPLETE WORK
Latte E Miele
4.20 | 151 ratings
TERRA IN BOCCA
Giganti, I
4.08 | 364 ratings
DEDICATO A FRAZZ
Semiramis
4.11 | 257 ratings
MELOS
Cervello
4.05 | 444 ratings
THE WORLD BECAME THE WORLD
Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)
4.05 | 467 ratings
STATI DI IMMAGINAZIONE
Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)
4.06 | 394 ratings
IL TEMPIO DELLE CLESSIDRE
Tempio Delle Clessidre, Il
4.10 | 250 ratings
LA NOTTE ANCHE DI GIORNO
Coscienza Di Zeno, La
4.02 | 637 ratings
PHOTOS OF GHOSTS
Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)
4.05 | 399 ratings
IL PAESE DEL TRAMONTO
Unreal City
4.07 | 306 ratings
INFERNO
Metamorfosi
4.09 | 234 ratings
LA COSCIENZA DI ZENO
Coscienza Di Zeno, La
4.09 | 214 ratings
REALE ACCADEMIA DI MUSICA
Reale Accademia Di Musica
4.04 | 330 ratings
BANCO
Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso
4.03 | 329 ratings
COME IN UN'ULTIMA CENA
Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso
4.06 | 239 ratings
MALEDETTI
Area
4.08 | 207 ratings
IL GRANDE LABIRINTO
Maschera Di Cera, La
4.03 | 304 ratings
ROLLER
Goblin
4.07 | 216 ratings
WARM SPACED BLUE
Ingranaggi Della Valle
4.04 | 234 ratings
ALIENATURA
Tempio Delle Clessidre, Il
4.00 | 352 ratings
LE PORTE DEL DOMANI
Maschera Di Cera, La
4.09 | 166 ratings
IL NOME DEL VENTO
Delirium
4.01 | 289 ratings
IN HOC SIGNO
Ingranaggi Della Valle
4.03 | 240 ratings
INTORNO ALLA MIA CATTIVA EDUCAZIONE
Alusa Fallax
4.08 | 166 ratings
WINTERTHROUGH
Höstsonaten
3.95 | 559 ratings
CHOCOLATE KINGS
Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)
4.15 | 106 ratings
TALE OF A DARK FATE
Albero Del Veleno, L'
3.97 | 329 ratings
CONTRAPPUNTI
Orme, Le
4.07 | 144 ratings
SULLE CORDE DI ARIES
Battiato, Franco
4.04 | 170 ratings
S.E.I.
Maschera Di Cera, La
4.03 | 172 ratings
MYSOGINIA
Syndone
4.02 | 178 ratings
ATTOSECONDO
Alphataurus
4.26 | 65 ratings
DESTINAZIONI
Melting Clock
3.96 | 279 ratings
CAUTION RADIATION AREA
Area
3.94 | 320 ratings
SUMMEREVE
Höstsonaten
3.99 | 177 ratings
1984 - L'ULTIMO UOMO D'EUROPA
Fabbrica Dell'Assoluto, La
3.98 | 191 ratings
LA MASCHERA DI CERA
Maschera Di Cera, La
3.97 | 208 ratings
SENSITIVITÀ
Coscienza Di Zeno, La
4.04 | 125 ratings
CAP. 7 - TRA LE ANTICHE MURA
Castello Di Atlante, Il
4.05 | 121 ratings
CONCERTO GROSSO - THE SEVEN SEASONS
New Trolls
3.97 | 192 ratings
LUXADE
Maschera Di Cera, La
4.14 | 80 ratings
STORIE DI UOMINI E NON
Rocky's Filj
4.10 | 89 ratings
DRAMMA DI UN POETA UBRIACO
Pandora
4.01 | 132 ratings
III (VIAGGIO NEGLI ARCIPELAGHI DEL TEMPO)
Delirium
3.93 | 237 ratings
CAMPO DI MARTE
Campo Di Marte
3.93 | 217 ratings
APOTEOSI
Apoteosi
4.00 | 127 ratings
NOUS
Nodo Gordiano
4.14 | 68 ratings
LA BELLA È LA BESTIA
Syndone
3.92 | 214 ratings
CHERRY FIVE
Cherry Five
3.87 | 390 ratings
COLLAGE
Orme, Le
3.92 | 200 ratings
PASSIO SECUNDUM MATTHEUM
Latte E Miele
3.96 | 140 ratings
DI CARNE, DI ANIMA
Gran Turismo Veloce
4.04 | 94 ratings
NEO
Torre Dell'Alchimista, La
3.99 | 115 ratings
IL TRONO DEI RICORDI
Trono Dei Ricordi, Il
3.97 | 130 ratings
DIARIO DI VIAGGIO DELLA FESTA MOBILE
Festa Mobile
3.96 | 141 ratings
AUTUMNSYMPHONY
Höstsonaten
3.91 | 194 ratings
IO SONO MURPLE
Murple
4.41 | 34 ratings
OMNIA SUNT COMMUNIA
Gruppo Autonomo Suonatori
4.02 | 92 ratings
APOCALYPSE NOW
RanestRane
3.93 | 158 ratings
ODYSSÉAS
Syndone
3.99 | 101 ratings
ORLANDO: LE FORME DELL'AMORE
Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso
3.98 | 104 ratings
ULISSE - L'ALFIERE NERO
Progenesi
4.06 | 72 ratings
HYBLA ACT 1
Randone
3.90 | 170 ratings
ESSERE O NON ESSERE ?
Volo, Il
4.06 | 72 ratings
UNA VITA UNA BALENA BIANCA E ALTRE COSE
Testa, Stefano
4.00 | 90 ratings
VOCI
Basso, Luciano
4.17 | 51 ratings
H.E.X.
Nodo Gordiano
3.94 | 121 ratings
SULLA BOLLA DI SAPONE
FEM Prog Band / Forza Elettromotrice
4.01 | 83 ratings
LE PORTE DEL SILENZIO
Malibran
3.92 | 133 ratings
STRIGMA
Taproban
3.96 | 102 ratings
A SPACE ODYSSEY, PART ONE - MONOLITH
RanestRane

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Latest Rock Progressivo Italiano Music Reviews


 Prog-jet iv: Aionverse by BARO PROG / EX BARO PROG-JETS album cover Studio Album, 2025
3.31 | 4 ratings

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Prog-jet iv: Aionverse
Baro Prog / Ex Baro Prog-Jets Rock Progressivo Italiano

Review by TenYearsAfter

3 stars Website info:" An explanation by the band for the weird name Baro Prog-Jets is the name referring to Italian multi- instrumentalist Alberto "Baro" Molesini dreams of his own progressive rock compositions taking flight! Baro started to play in the mid-Seventies, inspired by the progressive music from Genesis, King Crimson, Yes, Pink Floyd, ELP and Frank Zappa. He took up playing musical instruments, and eventually founded the formation La Sintesi, but disbanded at the end of the Eighties. But Baro kept on writing and recording, the first versions of ambitious concept works, although these would remain uncompleted for some time yet... Fast forward to now, Baro has finally completed several of his once only dreamed-about works, in 2019 released in a special double-CD edition. CD-1 is entitled Lucille A Giada, a 44 minute, multi-part suite in the classic and grandiose vintage RPI manner. And CD-2 is entitled Topic Würlenio, it is comprised of shorter political and social themed songs. But both discs offer a varied and colourful collection of lavish progressive rock music. In 2021 Baro Prog-Jets released a new album named Utopie, as a duo with drummer Gigi Murari, along guest musicians on piano, guitars and bass. About this album I wrote "To me this music sounds as interesting blend of Old School Prog (especially Yes) and varied, own musical ideas."

This new album is a concept album titled Prog-jet iv Aionverse. It is a rock opera with 8 characters conceived and directed by the earlier mentioned Alberto Molesini, aka Baro. It has a 20-page booklet with stories, lyrics and images. On this new album, the band features again a collaboration of multi-instrumentalist Baro (lead & backing vocals, bass, guitars, keyboards) and drummer Gigi Murari, supported by Elena Cipriani on backing vocals, and a wide range of guest musicians, including Paolo Zanella on piano, Nicola Rotta, Baxnug and Massimo Basaglia on electric guitar, Jack Molesini on jambè, Gabriel Bellorti and violin, and Heather Findlay (Mostly Autumn and Ayreon) and Iacopo Meille (Tygers Of Pan Tang) on vocals.

The sound is in the vein of the previous album Utopie (see my PA review). Which means lots of Yes hints, especially due to the Jon Anderson like voice, vocal harmonies and growling bass, blended with interesting musical ideas. Remarkable is the contrast between the melodic and accessible parts with pleasant and varied vocals in English and the more complex, often instrumental interludes (with hints from Frank Zappa, UK and King Crimson), embellished with lots of fine work on keyboards, and some harder-edged guitar solos in the longer compositions Creator's Farewell (between 70s Yes and Neo-Prog, with lots of shifting moods and keyboards, and a heavy guitar solo), Flow Of Life (from sparkling classical piano to Steve Howe influenced acoustic guitar) and the epic Crossing Pathways (3 parts) that sounds like a blend of 70s Yes and Gentle Giant featuring strong work on synthesizers, piano and organ, lots of powerful breaks and variety, and fine acoustic guitar play.

My rating: 3,5 star.

 Vola by MOSAICO album cover Studio Album, 2014
3.73 | 10 ratings

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Vola
Mosaico Rock Progressivo Italiano

Review by Finnforest
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator

3 stars From Second Wave to the new century

While the roots of Mosaico date to around 2000, it was not until 2014 that their debut album was released. That long period of time and the age of the band members might explain why this Third Wave RPI release often reminded me of the Second Wave, which, while we all may have differing opinions on the history, in my mind is the period from the late '80s to early '00s. This was the period when those bands carrying the torch for the '70s "Classic" First Wave began to make their own mark. Excitement was building. Mellow Records was releasing lots of lost RPI gems on compact disc giving new fans the chance to hear this work. By the late '00s and on, we had entered a third wave of RPI in my opinion, with lots of new and successful releases which were increasingly heavy and now incorporating even metal influences of bands, moving beyond the Neo-Prog and Symphonic-heavy '90s in some cases.

Vola, clearly a Third Wave release if we're looking at calendars, still has much Second Wave vibe to it. It reminds me of some of those old Mellow Records artists I heard early in my RPI journey, bands like Cooperative Del Latte, Mindflower, Tilion, and Pierpaolo Bibbo. This is a marvelously melodic and assessable mix of symphonic with lighter folkish touches in the feel and instrumentation. "Lenti Passi" was far and away my favorite, great chorus and bubbly bass. The approach is to have a modern sound with expected nods to the spirit of classic RPI, most notably in the keyboards and the acoustic/electric guitar tradeoffs. Even a fair amount of accordion! The playing is impressive as are the vocals, all in Italian. As for the composition specifics, I would direct you to both Andrea and Michael's excellent reviews. They seem to have a bit more enthusiasm for the songs of Vola than I do. I do think it's good, but three stars is best I can do.

 Hora Prima by HORA PRIMA album cover Studio Album, 2025
4.09 | 26 ratings

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Hora Prima
Hora Prima Rock Progressivo Italiano

Review by tszirmay
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator

4 stars I finished last year's review of this band from Italy and their debut album, 'L'Uomo delle Genti' by stating for the record ' Looking very much forward to a Hora Seconda'. My Santa Claus prayers have been answered! There are some lineup changes as bassist Valeria Tritto has been replaced by Roberto di Lernia and guitarist Gianluca de Bene is gone, with lead vocalist Andrea Catalano taking care of the microphone duties. 'Uomo Ancestrale (Primordio)' introduces a characteristic RPI neo-classical sheen, Andrea getting the chance to impress with his theatrical tone while the instrumental teamwork displays not only technical merit but also artistic impression, boldly constructing the core melody which, frankly, is utterly devastating. Lush strings, grandiose keyboards, emotive guitars from Domenico Del Zio and the solid rhythmic propellant combine to elevate this erudite introductory piece to instantaneous pinnacles of splendour.

The infinitely more complex 'Intelligenza Artificiale' not only addresses the perilous issue of machine taking over from humans , especially those chores that require a minimum of thought, but the arrangement infuses all kinds of algorithmic pyrotechnics, as well as jittery, hushed and even snarling vocals , amid a torrent of polyphonic collisions from the key and fretboards. The artificially natural (oops) segue into the ultra-electronic miasma of 'Deus Ex Machina' deliciously combines investigational synthesizer colourations with a second section that dips into a jazzier groove that is simply breathtaking and audacious , a sensual Roberto Gomes e-piano spotlight being a showstopper. The fluidity of the passage from one style to another is testament to the band's ability to transcend the mundane and the predictable. A spooky mellotron outro seals the deal.

The adventurous 'Delirium Omnibus' reverts to theatrical mode, as Andrea emotes in a frenzied, almost punky style , the track more playfully neo-prog than RPI, underlined by a very active bass line that weaves like a race car careening down an alpine road. 'Diari Dalla Quarta Dimensione' shows Andrea's lung power, veering almost into helium-induced howling that would fit on a heavy metal album, but the splendid instrumental work relies on a vast amount of variety from athletic to pensive, intense yet melodic, boosted by Francesco Bux's thunderous drum work. 'Al Khwarizmi' may have Arabic intonations but the arrangement sits well within the jazz-rock genre , with liquid guitar phrasings that are unafraid to rip when needed, a bopping bass line that made my jaw drop to the floor, seductive keyboard exhortations, and some slick percussive percolations from the drum stool.

The album comes with a bonus track, which just might be the perfect conclusion as it's an exemplary slice of fantasy RPI, loaded to the gills with parping synths, a lightning vocal conveyance that has a slight mercurial Freddie tinge, operatic to the nth degree. Throw in some harmonic insertions close to the gentlest of giants or even Sparks and 'Le Roi Soleil' scores from all the judges. A distinctly original, playful, somewhat insane arrangement that has the balls to veer into a wilder extreme , and then revert back to an almost stately . The title refers to Louis XIV of France, the longest ruling monarch in history (72 years and 110 days). That is what we call staying power, and Hora Prima have most successfully added to their career path, a band to follow even more in the future.

4.5 Sun Kings

 Orlando: Le Forme dell'Amore by BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO album cover Studio Album, 2022
3.99 | 101 ratings

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Orlando: Le Forme dell'Amore
Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso Rock Progressivo Italiano

Review by FloatingSeal

4 stars A fantastic album from the legendary Banco, once again embracing their flair for transposing literary masterpieces into progressive music. "Orlando: Le Forme dell'Amore" brings back the band's classic musicality, enriched with fresh arrangements and a theatrical sensibility. I especially loved the narrative dimension of the tracks ? each one unfolds like a chapter in a musical tome, blending poetry, drama, and virtuosity. The album captures the spirit of classic Italian prog while daring to reinterpret it with modern textures and depth. While, of course, some tracks are less interesting than others or do not succeed in their "experimentality" the quality is very high. It's a bold and elegant work, full of nuance, that conveys a great emotional immersion and represents an important addition to the band's record.
 Hora Prima by HORA PRIMA album cover Studio Album, 2025
4.09 | 26 ratings

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Hora Prima
Hora Prima Rock Progressivo Italiano

Review by Stoneburner

5 stars Hora Prima

I'm not going to name influences, because there are many and I know this album won't be well received by this community, since it doesn't bring anything particularly new. Rather, it comes from the same roots as classic Italian prog, which I've always loved. So, for me, it's an extraordinary album and easily one of the best of 2025.

Hora Prima, the band from Genoa, returns with their second studio album after L'Uomo delle Genti in 2020. Now, in 2025, their self-titled work dives into the purest, heaviest forms of progressive rock. Without trying to reinvent the genre, they follow their instincts and deliver one of the finest retro-style prog albums I've heard in years.

Winners of several national contests and featured at the Veruno Festival, Hora Prima presents a concept album made up of six long tracks and a bonus reinterpretation of Le Roi Soleil. The album explores deep themes: the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on creativity, the human relationship with religion and modern myths, and a return to physicality, awareness, and authentic presence challenging the illusions of consumerism and the idea of a "shelf life" existence.

Another classic prog album from Italy, a new gem for this great year of progressive.

 Utopie by BARO PROG / EX BARO PROG-JETS album cover Studio Album, 2021
3.12 | 7 ratings

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Utopie
Baro Prog / Ex Baro Prog-Jets Rock Progressivo Italiano

Review by TenYearsAfter

3 stars I am still waiting for a promo from the new album, when I checked this prog website I noticed only two reviews of the former album, released 4 years ago, so here is review #3.

An explanation by the band for the weird name: "Baro Prog-Jets is the name referring to Italian multi-instrumentalist Baro's dreams of his own progressive rock compositions taking flight!" Website info. "Baro (born Alberto Molesini) started to play in the mid-Seventies, inspired by the progressive music from Genesis, King Crimson, Yes, Pink Floyd, ELP and Frank Zappa. He took up playing musical instruments, and eventually founding the formation La Sintesi that would perform in Verona, before disbanding at the end of the Eighties. But even at that early age, Baro was writing and recording, via rudimentary means, the first versions of ambitious concept works, although these would remain uncompleted for some time yet... Fast forward to now, and the artist has finally completed several of his once only dreamed-about works, in 2019 released in a special double-CD edition entitled Lucille A Giada. It is a forty-four minute, multi-part suite in the classic and grandiose vintage RPI manner, and Topic Würlenio is comprised of shorter political and social themed songs, but both discs offer a varied and colourful collection of lavish progressive rock music. And now in 2021 Baro Prog-Jets has released a new album named Utopie, as a duo with drummer Gigi Murari, along guest musicians on piano, guitars and bass."

Listening to this album I notice that Seventies Yes is an obvious inspiration, due to the vocal harmonies, growling bass and Steve Howe-like guitar play. Especially in the two strong Old School Prog epic compositions Utopia (lots of flowing shifting moods, excellent interplay, a fluent and dynamic rhythm-section, embellished with vintage keyboards like the Hammond and Minimoog) and my highlight Runaways (tension between dreamy and bombastic, awesome Hammond and Minimoog sound, omnipresent piano and fiery guitar runs).

The short Non Sento (only track with Italian vocals) delivers a powerful, often swinging mid-tempo, pleasant vocals and hints from Yes and Frank Zappa (jazzy and eclectic touch).

The song Phase contains a slow rhythm with a tight beat with spacey synthesizer flights, blended with sparkling jazzy- oriented piano, the final part is bombastic, lots of fine musical ideas.

The mid-long Phase II is another good example of the interesting musical ideas Baro Prog-Jets presents on this album: the one moment obvious Yes or Frank Zappa, the next moment (as here) a pretty original sound. After a short but majestic Mellotron violin intro and dreamy (slightly theatrical) vocals the music becomes more bombastic, the atmosphere is a bit ominous, coloured with guitar and keyboards, finally a dreamy climate.

The final piece is Iron Garden (a 'bonus track Runaways edit'). First dreamy, featuring Mellotron violins and sensitive Howe-like guitar runs, lots of tension, then a slow rhythm with a hypnotizing atmosphere, blended with bombastic eruptions, and vocal harmonies. The dark sound of Relayer by Yes comes to my mind.

To me this music sounds as interesting blend of Old School Prog and varied own musical ideas.

My review 3, star.

 20.000 Leghe Sotto i Mari by NUOVA ERA album cover Studio Album, 2025
3.92 | 72 ratings

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20.000 Leghe Sotto i Mari
Nuova Era Rock Progressivo Italiano

Review by daisy1

4 stars It's a 4.5 star for me for the latest Nuovo Era offering. Two tracks at around 36 minutes and 16 minutes,so plenty of time for the band to showcase their talent. The title track at 36 minutes certainly doesn't feel like it. The 20,000 Leagues theme enables some watery effects - a bit less than Vangelis Oceanic! - to demonstrate the theme of the piece. Mellotron is omnipresent - always a good thing ! - and vocals are in Italian,though the piece is mostly instrumental. There are various mood changes throughout,but multiple keyboards lead - one synth effect I'm not entirely keen on ( starts the track and appears now and again) The playing is superb -some hints of Hackett,Gracious ( Heaven) , King Crimson ( finale) and other classic RPI bands. The mellotron is marvellous and elevates the piece when used. The 16 minute track is more aggressive and gives the lead guitar more room. Another enjoyable track. It will probably be in top 10 albums of the year for me
 Paranorm - Opera Totale by MALLEUS album cover Studio Album, 1996
3.44 | 11 ratings

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Paranorm - Opera Totale
Malleus Rock Progressivo Italiano

Review by Finnforest
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator

3 stars A single-track, 47-minute journey

Malleus, aka Enrico Ragni, is an artist from Fabriano, Italy. He appears to be less than prolific in terms of album releases, but he has other irons in the fire, notably running a studio and being an expert in the ancient art calligraphy. Opera Totale is certainly an interesting entry to ProgArchives, a single 47-minute instrumental piece that deserves to be better known than the obscurity from which it currently resides. From just a surface-level glance of reading about him, he strikes me as a self-made eccentric not unlike Antonio Bartoccetti in the sense that he has a grandiose sense of expression, is described using words like esoteric, psycho-music, paranormal activity, and creating music based on "research" into psychology and other fields. From a sound perspective however, he doesn't project the same dark or occult fascination that Bartoccetti did. The music of Malleus seems to be more light than dark.

The notes say that Malleus employed nearly a thousand people from different backgrounds in the creation of this single work which took over a decade to compose and two more years to record. And it certainly sounds like it. Massive in scope, constructed in painstaking detail, and nearly impossible to truly absorb in just a few spins, this is one of those albums one should plan on giving time to decode and appreciate. As sprawling as one of Mike Oldfield or Vangelis's grandest recordings, with touches of the unusual ala Opus Avantra or Pholas Dactylus, and falling perhaps somewhere near modern classical music, Opera Totale is a feast that doesn't wish to be pigeonholed. While a keyboard-led album I suppose, any and every instrument, sample, and sound is employed to build up this drama that has a hugely theatrical personality, like a strange orchestral score to a bizarre film. The vocals are wordless buy they are just wonderful throughout, both the lead vocalist Donatella Duranti and the choir vocals. Last, ambient sound is used to help add moods and plot to the affair: wind, rain, church bells in the distance, birds and insects chirp away.

While it doesn't sound like RPI and is nearly impossible to put neatly into a genre box, I eventually fell for Opera Totale wholeheartedly. I say eventually because it did take some time for me to get there. It's not one of those albums you "get" on the second play. It requires patience for the beauty to unfold, not unlike the way Topographic Oceans or Incantations demands fans of easily-accessible prog-rock slow down and assume the musical lotus position. Enjoy the journey.

 Schiere Di Sudditi by LA CRUNA DEL LAGO album cover Studio Album, 2022
3.57 | 9 ratings

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Schiere Di Sudditi
La Cruna Del Lago Rock Progressivo Italiano

Review by Finnforest
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator

3 stars A tale of two sounds

La Cruna del Lago from Tuscany formed in 2021 and consists of seasoned musicians Andrea Bruni, Matteo Tuci, Pino Polistina, and Carmelo Arena. These gentlemen have had a very successful launch of the band over the past few years since their debut album dropped. They have released some nice-looking deluxe yellow LPs along with CD/digital, been part of a prog DVD collection, and played to good-sized, enthusiastic crowds. Three of the band members had played with '70s RPI band Il Rovescio della Medaglia a few years back, so no doubt some good musical connections were made.

Their 2022 debut is another interesting entry blending a crisp modernity to the more traditional progressive rock tendencies. Their sound is often closest to "heavy prog" to my ear. I think they would appeal to fans of early '90s Rush or even Wilson's Insurgentes blending heaviness with atmospheric mood. Some of the most interesting diversions were the quieter, contemplative "electro/acoustic" moments that start with the third track "Illogica Distanza" and its lovely melody and harmony over acoustic guitar. "Interludio" is next and moves almost into a Battiato realm with environment effects, swirling, swelling, soft sounds---loved this. "Elettrodrama" is similarly experimental but with an accessible, almost Alan Parsons vibe. As usual, I have no idea what is happening lyrically, but Andrea wrote that the band has stated this is a "concept album dealing with the consequences of a declining society." Perfect timing then.

These guys have absolutely monster chops, their production is excellent, and the album's artwork is very cool. Those middle three songs are really good too, but I'm afraid I connected emotionally to only those middle three tracks. I was less convinced by the other half of the album, the heavier tracks, and thus this is a split decision for me. However, I think many progressive rock fans will likely dig the four heavier tracks as well. If that's the case, this album will knock your socks off.

 Maxophone by MAXOPHONE album cover Studio Album, 1975
4.26 | 602 ratings

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Maxophone
Maxophone Rock Progressivo Italiano

Review by Nickmannion

4 stars Back in the day, there used to be a regular seller/trader on Wigan Market and he always had a good crate or two 'for those in the know' and his knowledge of all things esoteric, especially anything from mainland Europe, was second to none. Here is one he put my way...oh 44 years ago now! My Italian prog was just starting to expand beyond Banco and PFM and this gem showed me there was a lot else to discover. It is the Italian vox version I have. The first track touches several bases from the classical piano opening...which almost goes Locomotive Breath...before the heavy Crimson like riffage breaks the spell. The vocal style when they arrive is in the ELP camp and the only 'meh' section is a jaunty almost trad jazz passage which thankfully disappears and the track becomes an atypical mid 70's lush prog thing to fade... Fase has a hard rock guitar opening and a Kraan type sax break and a Familyesque vibes part with ELP hints re keys and phased guitar. It's all damned good but slightly incoherent as the changes seem almost random and even with years of listening I would have to come down on the side of 'for the sake of it' even though each part is meritorious...the jazz/latin flute bit included! Al Macanto has a folkier feel from the Spanish classical guitar opening via the perhaps first sustained melody lines from the accompanying flute before stacked vocals. The woodwind parts recall Gentle Giant and although my Italian is all but none existent, the vocals seem to flow in what is probably a more musical tongue than English. We do get a keys riff rock out to take the track forward and, again, as great as the convolution's that follow are, I would have preferred the opening part/s sustained throughout. Elzeviro starts off a bit symphonic but we get some very Crimson twisty turny rifferama and Yes/Nice keys and some very jazz rocky interludes. Err yes, they do seem to be doing more 'for the sake of it' changes but it is hard to argue when each change is a bit marvellous...am throwing in Refugee as a reference now! Mercanti even hauls in the harp...no, not a harmonica but the big Harpo Marx thing...and yup it works! A bit of Tull circa Heavy Horses (yes I know it came later) both pastoral and rockier elements and I hear John Abercrombie in the guitar. BJH must have popped in too. The closer has a more recognisable theme in the opening even with the prog keys barrage that drives it. The harmony vox are very Yes, maybe even CSNY and (yet another unfathomable PA omission) Heron and the track has a very JRF feel throughout with even a bit of cathedral type organ that screams Focus.

I didn't read any other reviews so I may go and scan to see if others get slightly hung up on all the random changes although it isn't a big criticism. Over 40 odd years of listening and it is still a keeper if not going to challenge a 5 star rating. Just over a 4.25 and worth finding!

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