DEDICATO A FRAZZ

4.5 stars. The sound quality isn't very clear on my Trident cd release but having said that the music is freaking amazing ! Actually thanks to Todd I have three different versions of this album now including one with a much clearer sound. There is so much to digest so much going on here.The tempo and mood shifts happen often and at times quickly.The vocals are in Italian and they are fantastic. It's hard to believe these guys were all teenagers when they recorded this. And this has one of the most recognizable album covers on the planet.

"La Bottega Del Rigattiere" opens the proceedings with vibes bringing Zappa to mind right away (haha) but that comparison ends there very quickly. Vocals come in they sound great with that fuller sound in tow. Drums impress when the vocals stop then the guitar starts to light it up. Nice. It calms right down again then builds with vocals as themes are repeated. A change as synths come in at 2 1/2 minutes.This sounds so good, very uplifting. More of that beauty a minute later as drums impress. Vocals join in. So good. More great guitar late to end it. Amazing tune. "Luna Park" is probably my favourite as it opens with a lot of energy, slowing down a notch before the one minute mark. Vocals follow then organ as the guitar is strummed. Nice bass too as it builds. The guitar begins to rip it up then we get a calm before 3 minutes as the vocals return. Guitar starts to shred again when the vocals stop. It ends like it began, like a house on fire.

A nice contrast between the acoustic guitar melodies and the ripping solos on "Uno Zoo Di Vertro". Check out the heavy organ before a minute. It kicks in before 1 1/2 minutes.This is nasty ! The guitar joins in and it's not too happy. It settles with vocals. It ends with an experimental and atmospheric soundscape. "Per Una Strada Affollata" opens with synths and other sounds then the tempo picks up and the organ joins in. A calm with acoustic guitar after a minute continues until around 2 1/2 minutes when it starts to build. It ends heavily with theatrical vocals. Another highlight is "Dietro Una Porta Di Carta" a mellow song early on that sounds gorgeous.Tasteful guitar, great sounding keys as the drums and organ all eventually contribute to the sound. Vocals too. It does kick some ass later though. "Frazz" starts off with energy but settles in quickly with synths and reserved vocals. The energy returns as contrasts continue. "Clown" is all about the keys and vocals early on. Guitar before a minute when the vocals stop.The vocals return with passion. Some crazy synths too. Guitar then leads. A calm after 2 minutes and vocals join in.

Without question this is a legendary RPI release and it belongs with the giants of Italy. Chew on this one slowly though because there is a lot to digest.