BANCO (1983)

The time has time to grant one star to a Banco album, sadly on their eponymous second effort which should always be a kind of band's flagship. The biggest disappointment for me on this album is pure generic 80's drumming without creativity. Arrangements sound less lively than previously, the sound is artificial and dated by now, not worth such quintessential band in the progressive rock. Melodies are fine, actually more playful than on the previous 2 80's albums. Pop tendencies are undeniable and lead the way. Although there are no real highlights, two so-so tracks are the last one instrumental, still miles away from the 70's heyday and the rocking Velocita with good guitar soloing and electronic piano.