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Different direction.

04/22/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This 1979 recording is a decidedly different sound and direction for Banco. Where the band remains the same, there is a subtle jazzier sound with a few saxaphone solos thrown in to boot. At the same time the compositions sound less complex if not less sophisticated. There is little resembling their classic recordings (Darwin, Io Sono Nato Libero) but it is not too far removed from Come In Ultima Cena. With perhaps much more of an emphasis on briefer and less complex compositions (8 in all). Still, this is still quite a progressive work which is surprising given that most prog bands were abandoning the scene in droves by the late 70's(see Genesis, Yes, Strawbs and PFM for some examples). At this point the band was still maturing nicely. Francesco de Giacommo is present and is in fine voice. Perhaps not essential but still highly recommended..."