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Area
Boxset
Genres: Alternative Rock, International Music, Jazz, Rock
 
  •  Track Listings (6) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (5) - Disc #2
  •  Track Listings (7) - Disc #3
  •  Track Listings (5) - Disc #4

Formed in 1972, Area was the single most influential Italian progressive rock band of the era. Perhaps as well known for their leftist politics as for their unique blend of progressive rock, free jazz and Mediterranean fol...  more »

     
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All Artists: Area
Title: Boxset
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Akarma
Original Release Date: 1/1/2003
Re-Release Date: 9/22/2002
Album Type: Box set, Import
Genres: Alternative Rock, International Music, Jazz, Rock
Styles: Europe, Continental Europe, Progressive, Progressive Rock
Number of Discs: 4
SwapaCD Credits: 4
UPCs: 766489334929, 8026575036154

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Album Description
Formed in 1972, Area was the single most influential Italian progressive rock band of the era. Perhaps as well known for their leftist politics as for their unique blend of progressive rock, free jazz and Mediterranean folk music, these recordings capture Area at the height of their creative prowess. The avant-grade vocals of singer Demetrio Stratos also contributed to the bands unique sound. This boxset containing their first 4 albums Ardeit Macht Frei, Caution Radiation Area, Crac and Areazione. Includes the original covers, lyrics and liner notes by the well-known Italian music journalist Riccardo Bertoncelli.