ABIOGENESI

Unique-sounding,now disbanded,Italian act but with straight retro references.ABIOGENESI were formed in the beginnings of the 90's with an aim to create dark and vintagr-like art rock.Listed under the bands of Black Widow Label,I didn't expect to hear anything else than good and heavy progressive/art rock.

''Abiogenesi'' was released in 1995,consisting of seven mainly quite long tracks.The electric guitars are very carefully used and the main characteristics of their sound is the lush organ parts,the sophisticated bass lines and the distorted harsh vocals.So,the band resembles heavily on atmospheric Italian legends like BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO or BIGLIETTO PER L'INFERNO,though their sound is less symphonic and more experimental.There are also plenty of moments,where I recall obscure prog acts like VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR or KING CRIMSON during the listening.Toni d'Urso's vocal lines are quite raw yet very expressive and theatrical and JUMBO's Alvaro Fella would be a good comparison.The organ passages are everywhere,sometime creating weird musical landscapes,other ones leading to fine grooves.Guitars are not dominant,but they are used exactly when and where they have to be added (especially the acoustic passages are so delicate),while a touch of accordeon,cello and violins adds an intense mediterranean taste to the effort.Considered by many as their best effort,ABIOGENESI's debut is a good addition for anyone searching for the dark side of progressive rock!A recommended effort.