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LUXADE

La Maschera Di Cera

 

Rock Progressivo Italiano

3.97 | 184 ratings

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4 stars Is this the door to heaven?

Three years after their last studio output the band has made another exciting release with expressive vocals in italian language. Andrea Monetti is convincing adding folk and ethno flavour with sax and flute. You are missing an electric guitar player in the line-up? No problem - Agostino Macor is acting with great variety - for example Fender Rhodes, Mellotron, Hammond, Piano - 'Nuova luce' is a good example. This is symphonic rock music in the majority - mixed with Psychedelic a little bit and Italian Folk.

After a short intro which should open the door to heaven for everyone 'Doppia Immagine' starts. The best song - not all the following songs can reach this quality. The sax theme reminds me of Embryo with Charlie Mariano a lot. The track also consists of remarkable melodies - FANTASTICO! 'Un senso all impossible' is very melancholic and the beginning of 'Orpheus' sounds like Ian Andersons' TULL. And then you have to take enough time (24 minutes) to lay back with composure enjoying the long track 'Encidica 1168' - consisting of nine sections - indeed another very impressive song.

Conclusion: elegant album including the masterpiece 'Doppia Immagine' - one of my favourite songs in 2006.

Rivertree | 4/5 |

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