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OPERA PRIMA

Rustichelli & Bordini

 

Rock Progressivo Italiano

3.76 | 88 ratings

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Finnforest
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3 stars Keyboard heaven.

The cover photo never fails to get a smile when I look at it. This Italian album from the classic period is pure keyboard heaven and I believe that vintage keyboards and drums are the only instruments used here.

The leadoff "Nativita" is probably my favorite track with equal parts elegance and drama. Paolo has great command of the keys and arrangements and if it's true he was only a teenager when this was made in 1973 it is all the more impressive. Carlo Bordini is a very talented drummer and the playing is splendid. Paolo is ripped for his singing voice just about everywhere I read both in print and on the net. I have to say that his gruff vocals don't bother me to the extent they apparently do others..I've heard FAR worse. "Un Cane" opens and closes nicely with the first 90 seconds and last minute being beautiful majestic solo piano. And the closer "Cammellandia" is a decent track which wraps things up well.

The sound on the Japanese CD is remastered and fabulous, bringing those old keyboard sounds to new life. I can't say this is an essential Italian title though as it is a bit one-dimensional due to the lack of other instruments. And frankly, while enjoyable, the material here is just not to the level of many of the other great Italian bands. In other words, don't start your Italian prog collection here. Recommended big time though for all lovers of keyboards = 4 stars, for everyone else this is high 2/low 3 star territory.

Finnforest | 3/5 |

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