PER UN AMICO

Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)

Rock Progressivo Italiano

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Gallifrey

Listening diary 18th September 2021: Premiata Forneria Marconi - Per Un Amico (symphonic prog, 1972)

Arguably the defining album of the Rock Progressivo Italiano scene, and you can definitely tell - every one of the hallmarks of that sound is here in abundance, from the dancing keyboards to the impassioned vocals to the long solo sections. And like a lot of RPI, I respect it, but I stop just short of truly liking it. It certainly attempts to put a bit of passion into what was a very pompous and occasionally soulless subgenre, particularly outside of the big names, but the overt instrumental showiness is still there, as is the aversion to anything remotely memorable or catchy. It's well performed and has an endearing conviction to the long-winded jam sessions, but it doesn't resonate with me much beyond surface level.

5.8 (3rd listen)

Part of my listening diary from my facebook music blog - www.facebook.com/TheExoskeletalJunction

Gallifrey | 3/5 | 2021-9-20

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