CANTO DI PRIMAVERA

Though concentrating on shorter material, the return of Francesco Di Giacomo on vocals means that Canto di Primavera ends up a much more appealing proposition than the preceding ...di Terra. The band's sound had evolved somewhat from their classic symphonic- inspired style, with heavy doses of traditional jazz and Italian folk music taking a prominent place in the mix. Whilst I wouldn't call it a full-on classic like the band's first three albums, Canto di Primavera is a charming and beautiful disc which will delight fans of the band's warm and emotional brand of RPI. Whilst the band would take an even more mainstream direction in future releases, the album retains enough of their former progressive spirit to be of interest to prog fans.