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POA

Blocco Mentale

 

Rock Progressivo Italiano

3.88 | 121 ratings

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Cesar Inca
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3 stars Blocco Mentale released their only album as a conceptual work temathically centered on ecological issues. Their prog is very rooted in folkish sensibilities, but they can also create rockier passages, and by doing so, maintain the listener's interest through well crafted contrasts: these are not really too accentuated, since the rockier passages are not too overwhelming. The rhythm section supports these contrasts with ease and perfect fluency. The flute is the most recurring solo instrument, but keyboardist Lazzari manages to assume his predominat presence in his multiple organ and piano chords, mellotron layers, and occasional efective synth solos. Blocco Mentale's major influences are 70-71 Genesis, Per un Amico-PFM and New Trolls. Not only they take good care at exhibiting their skills as musicians, but they also sing most vocal parts as a polyphonic ensamble, always keeping a pastoral feel in their chanting. The most succesful prog ideas are contained in tracks 5 and 6, while the sung section in track 3 is full of serene and captivating beauty. Though not a masterpice, and not an example of particular originality either, 'Poa' still deserves to be considered a featured musical work in the context of Italian prog's history.
Cesar Inca | 3/5 |

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