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Sithonia

Rock Progressivo Italiano

3.51 | 22 ratings

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ZowieZiggy
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The previous album from Sinthonia was an excellent work; very much reminiscent of the seventies.

This one seems to be more basic if I may say so. At least this is the feeling I have while I listen to the first opening songs. Things get better with Comprate Le Stelle and the beautiful work from Sauro Musi on the electric guitar.

Most songs have a simple structure and if it wouldn't for some more intricate breaks (Ombra Nella Nebbia) it could almost be catalogued as Italian rock. Music is pleasant like during the short and jazzy Ruscelli but I am still expecting the brilliance of Confine which was released three years prior this last one.

Fortunately, there is one epic which kind of saves the day. The title track is more in line with what I was expecting. Melody at its best, emotion evenly as high, persuasive vocals and a definite seventies sound (ELP and Genesis). This is by far my favourite piece even if some d�j� vu feeling can be noticed. It doesn't bother me too much and the pleasure is almost the same throughout.

Three stars for this album which could have been better if the quality of the epic would have been extended to the shorter songs.

ZowieZiggy | 3/5 | 2008-11-10

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