Alphataurus

The Profile

Alphataurus is an Italian progressive rock band from Milan. Their self-titled 1973 debut is widely regarded as a classic of Italian prog. The original lineup featured Michele Bavaro (vocals), Pietro Pellegrini (keyboards), Guido Wassermann (guitar), Alfonso Oliva (bass), and Giorgio Santandrea (drums). After disbanding in the 1970s, the group later reunited and released new material including AttosecondO.

Italian progressive rock band from Milan; debut album Alphataurus features tracks such as Peccato d'orgoglio, Dopo l'uragano, Croma, La mente vola, and Ombra Muta; review highlights lyrical themes of pride, renewal, self-knowledge, and faith; cover art depicts a dove with an olive branch dropping bombs; discography on DeBaser includes Alphataurus, Dietro l'uragano, AttosecondO, Live In Bloom, Prime Numbers, The Early Years, and 2084: Viaggio Nel Nulla.

A detailed, positive review focuses on Alphataurus’s self-titled debut, praising its long-form prog structures, prominent keyboards, and thematic cohesion. Highlights include Peccato d'orgoglio and La mente vola, with notes on lyrical themes of pride, renewal, and faith. The instrumental Croma and the dynamic closer Ombra Muta are mentioned, as is the striking dove-and-bombs cover art. Overall sentiment is strongly favorable.