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"Born as Pow-Pow and coming from the town of Biella (Piedmont, Italy), the band then changed their name in Odissea in 1972. The same year, even before releasing an official album, they luckily opened for Genesis, Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, and Rocky's Filj. Their eponymous debut was then released in 1973 on the RiFi record label, enclosed in a great gatefold cover and an inside LP envelope with lyrics. Musically it's very melodic progressive rock, with a strong acoustic component, over which rises the charismatic singer Roberto Zola's voice, reminiscing of the particular timbre of Jumbo's Alvaro Fella. Odissea split up in 1974 when the same Zola left the band to pursue, without success, a solo career. As it usually happens, Odissea remains the only LP from the band, a little Italian prog gem. 180 gram black vinyl edition, a replica of the original 1973 release." Gatefold with printed innersleeve.
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VM 091LP
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"Among the many ones who left their band to pursue a solo career in the '70s we find Ivano Fossati. In 1972 his group Delirium had become very popular, thanks to 'Jesahel,' the song they presented at the Sanremo Festival in February: it became a real chart-hit 45 RPM, a very unusual thing for a progressive rock band. But commercial success didn't stop Fossati from leaving Delirium and releasing in 1973 his debut album, under the name of Alberto Ivano Fossati - Il grande mare che avremmo traversato ('The big sea we would have crossed'), a mainly acoustic LP, suspended between old prog moments ad songwriting, all mixed with orchestral and Latin/ethnic elements, accompanying his peculiar voice. A poetic and suggestive LP, which will capture the attention of the most demanding Italian prog fans too. Released on CD paper sleeve in 2004 by BTF/Vinyl Magic, Il grande mare che avremmo traversato is now reissued on LP by the same label. The vinyl transfer has been made for the first time with the DMM technology (direct metal mastering), with the aim of offering an even better sound quality on 180 gram vinyl."
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"Roberto 'Juri' Camisasca, from near Milan, despite a very limited discography can be considered a cult figure among the progressive music followers. His La finestra dentro, issued in 1974 by Bla Bla, is one of the best albums on that label, strongly influenced by his collaboration with Franco Battiato, who signed Juri to the label and produced the LP, also playing the VCS3 synth on it. Though not musically as complex as Battiato's early works, La finestra dentro can be compared with Alan Sorrenti's first album in the use of voice as an instrument, with sparse musical accompaniment on some tracks. The overall result is much more intense than Sorrenti's Aria, with no weak parts, and a very regarding listen. Already released on CD in 2011, this must-have title for any Italian prog passionate is now reissued on LP, in a faithful replica of the original 1974 edition."
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"Founded in the Italy centre town of Ancona, Agorà curiously debuted with a live album instead of a studio one: they played an almost-instrumental typical jazz rock, and they were invited to play at the famous Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland (a place that is most remembered for the fire that inspired Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water'). That's where Live in Montreux was recorded, a four-track LP, one of which has been cut in two parts on the two sides of the album. The music, as specified in the album notes too, is clearly inspired by Weather Report, but the influence of the conational Perigeo is evident too. The artwork, made by Cesare Monti, is very peculiar too, with a front standing-up edge-cut tree. A faithful reproduction of the gimmick cover, in black audiophile 180 gram vinyl."
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VM 105LP
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"A trio formed in Florence in the early '70s by keyboardist Vincenzo Coccimiglio along with bass player Agostino 'Tino' Nobile, who had previously played in Noi Tre, a legendary band that also included guitarists Franco Falsini of Sensations' Fix and Paolo Tofani, who was in Area and later known as Electric Frankenstein. After trying various drummers, they found a suitable one in Giorgio Sorano and Triade was born. Signed to the Derby label, the group only released an album and a single in 1973, and had good live activity supporting the likes of Banco del Mutuo Soccorso and Premiata Forneria Marconi and even playing some dates on their own (like a couple of memorable concerts at Pierlombardo in Milan). 1998: La storia di Sabazio includes a totally instrumental first side with strong classical influences (much in the ELP direction) and a three-track second side with vocal parts. The result is a good album. The album reflects the different tastes of the two composers, the first side being almost completely composed by Coccimiglio, while the second side (that's sometimes compared with Le Orme) was more song-oriented and composed by Nobile. Two tracks from this vocal second side, 'Caro fratello' and '1998,' both with very good acoustic guitar playing, were also released on single. Very rare and expensive in its original issue, 1998: La storia di Sabazio was housed in a nice mirror golden foil gatefold cover, and is very hard to find in perfect condition due to the delicate design. First time vinyl reissue, the first 500 copies are identical to the original deluxe version with the golden mirror foil and also a special gold-colored vinyl."
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"After their first album, Dolce Acqua, from 1971 and their memorable TV presence at Sanremo music festival around mid-1972, Ivano Fossati suddenly had to leave Delirium for his military service, later to pursue a solo career that's still successful today, even with a lighter (but always full of jazzy and ethnic influences) kind of music. His replacement was Englishman Martin Frederick Grice (from Boomerang) who, along with the ever-present flute, was also a brilliant sax player. With this renewed line-up they released their second album, Lo Scemo E Il Villaggio, still with some jazz influences and a stronger use of sax by the new member Grice, with the evident lack of a role for lead singer in the band, all members taking the lead singer role. The track 'La Mia Pazzia' is the closest to first album's style. 180 gram vinyl, gatefold cover."
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VM 128LP
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"Like Cincinnato, even Duello Madre, from Genova, only released a jazz-oriented album with just a single vocal track (probably the most convincing one on the LP), issued in 1973 on Produttori Associati. In the line-up Marco Zoccheddu from Nuova Idea and Osage Tribe, Bob Callero also from Osage Tribe and drummer Dede Lo Previte from Circus 2000, along with sax and flute player Pippo Trentin, and the great musicianship of the four-piece is evident throughout the album. First ever vinyl reissue; gatefold cover and 180 gram vinyl."
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VM 137LP
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"Post-Garybaldi group Bambibanda e Melodie (obviously featuring Bambi Fossati on guitar), their only album has the usual leading role for Bambi's guitar, but the use of percussion gives a more Latin-inspired feel that sometimes reminds of Santana. Exact repro of the 1974 original, labels replicas and 180g vinyl."
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VM 141LP
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"Area were one of the more varied Italian bands with their distinctive mix of prog and jazz genres. Without a question Area's early '70s work is pure classic Ital prog. Tic & Tac was released in 1980 after Demetrio Stratos' death. Sounding something in between Soft Machine and Uzeb, this album moves and moves, and never really stops and takes a breath. The band lineup included Patrizio Fariselli (acoustic piano, M.C.S. 70 synthesizer and electric piano), Larry Nocella (tenor sax), Giulio Capiozzo (drums), Ares Tavolazzi (electric bass, double bass, guitar), Guido Guidoboni (trumpet), Luciano Biasutti (trumpet). Reprinted in beautiful LP version."
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VM 109LP
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"When Osanna disbanded, two of their members went to form the new group, Uno. This was 1974. That same year, they released their only album, which is musically quite similar to the late Osanna prog-folk sound. New reissue with the original gatefold cover, replica of the labels and 180 gram vinyl."
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VM 135LP
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"After the split of Osanna in 1974, two of their members went to form Città Frontale, keeping most of the characteristic sound elements of Osanna for this new project. So this is still a blend of progressive rock with Mediterranean folk, but more melodic and lightweight than Osanna. This is their only album, dated 1975, originally on Fonit and now reissued."
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VM 133LP
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"The second album of New Trolls was released in 1970, and was a compilation of tracks from their previous singles. These were still the days in Italy where people preferred the singles to the less popular LPs, and these often were simple compilations of already-known songs. Therefore, this second album, simply called New Trolls is the hardest and most expensive to find from this band. All tracks were major beat and psych hits, and are pretty far away from the symphonic prog they played afterwards. All songs are still a pleasure to listen today; they are some real beat and psych-inspired killers, highlighted by great vocal harmonies and Hendrix-inspired guitar playing. Pressed on 180 gram vinyl!"
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VM 130LP
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"Finally on LP again, the legendary New Trolls debut! Released in 1969, it was one of the very first complete LPs by a pop band and in the meantime, a real concept album, lyrics were written for them by singer-songwriter Fabrizio De André and the poet Mannerini wrote the lyrics while Giampiero Reverberi (later producer of Le Orme's 'Collage,' 'Uomo di Pezza,' 'Felona e Sorona' and 'Contrappunti') arranged the music. Senza Oriario, Senza Bandiera is an excellent album, very successful at the time, strongly tied to the beat sound of the early days. As usual, there are the remarkable harmony vocals of the whole band (a trademark that New Trolls had from the very beginning), plus the Jimi Hendrix guitar of Nico di Palo and some interesting guitar parts, but not particularly complex compositions. 180 gram LP, gatefold sleeve."
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VM 126LP
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"Genova's Delirium are one more of the big Italo-prog names, with a few big seller albums. Delirium III (obviously their third) is the only one that is really a rare hard to find album, and everyone agrees it's their best work too. For the first time the group used here electric guitar as well as acoustic, and big dose of flute. Now available again, with the original gatefold cover and label replicas. Limited to 500 copies."
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"A trio from Turin, formed in 1970 by keyboard player Alluminio (hence the name of the band) and drummer Ostorero with various guitarists, they only lasted for a couple of years and their only album, Scolopendra, was issued when they had already split. Their sole album is very well made, mainly based on Hammond organ and other keyboards, with good instrumental parts and an outstanding B-side. A must-have for lovers of Italian prog! New vinyl reissue with the original artwork, label replicas and remastered sound." Gatefold sleeve.
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VM 124LP
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"A sort of supergroup, as most of their members came from well-known bands, Samadhi were formed after the split of Raccomandata con Ricevuta di Ritorno by singer Regoli and guitarist Civitenga, along with keyboard player Sabatini (from Free Love and Kaleidon), Aldo Bellanova from Teoremi on bass and drummer Ruggero Stefani (L'Uovo di Colombo), and two other members. The album, from 1974 and their only record released, mixes very good prog influences with some jazz and even pop, the best of the seven tracks being the closing L'ultima Spiaggia with religious text. The beautiful lyrics were written by poet Enrico Lazzareschi. New vinyl reissue with the original artwork, label replicas and remastered sound." Gatefold sleeve.
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VM 123LP
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"Torino's Procession you already know from the previously reissued Frontiera (their killer hard-prog debut, still available from us). But on this second and last album, from 1974 and with a new line-up (only keeping the guitarist and vocalist from their original line-up), Procession made it different, and still much better. Fiaba is no hard-prog anymore, but an astounding piece of progressive rock with a slight symphonic feel, with guitar, bass, drums, flute and sax, and occasional keys. Not as rare in its original format as the +$1000 Frontiera, but still a hard collectable item, now reissued in its gatefold cover and also the label's replica."
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"At last the very first legitimate reissue of this Neapolitan masterpiece dated 1972! The Showmen from Naples had some soul-influenced hits in the '60s featuring names like Mario Musella, James Senese (Napoli Centrale) and Elio D'Anna (Osanna). After a short time, Senese and Del Prete, aided by the guitarist Botta, reformed the group with a new line-up, this time much more influenced by the current Italian prog tendencies and released the album called Showmen 2. The album contains a peculiar mix of rock, jazz and prog, somewhere in between Osanna and the more dynamic British bands of jazz-influenced prog. The music is powerful, well played, with strong horn arrangements that make this album unique in the Italian prog scene of the time. The band disbanded after the album, founders Senese and Del Prete creating Napoli Centrale with a production of three jazz-rock albums in 1975-1977. In recent years, there have been some bootleg releases of this record, with poorly-mastered material, wrong artwork or with music taken from previous demo sessions. So this is the first legitimate reissue, taken from master tapes and with the original artwork. Not to be missed for lovers of the Naples prog scene (Osanna, Uno, Nova, Città Frontale, Cervello, Luna, Napoli Centrale). 500 copies."
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