FELONA E SORONA

As someone who doesn't know any Italian vocabulary whatsoever, I have mixed emotions towards this masterpiece. On the one hand, I am blown away by Le Orme's ability to alter the mood of their album so successfully. On the other hand, I am saddened that I will most likely never get to fully appreciate the lyrical value of the story of "Felona E Sorona". I am told it is about two planet's who fall in love, and when I listen to the music I find it easy to believe. Here we have one of the most well-renowned and respected bands of the progressive Italian scene and what's more is they have outdone themselves with a concept album that explores practically all conceivable emotions (in the known universe). There is an airy presence at times as though one is gliding through the cosmos; the true love that only planets know. All the elements of RPI are here, and everything is executed at the exact time it should be executed. I cannot find one complaint on this entire album, and it is no surprise to me why it is so highly rated on this site.

Breaking the boundaries of the foreign language, there is an unquestionable respect I have for bands that can achieve such a concept for people like me who don't even understand what they're saying.