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THE REVIEW
This is a slightly inferior effort for Banco compared to their previous masterpieces; the song format (which was already making its way through the tracks of the album "Come In Un Ultima Cena") replaces the long suites that had made the group famous. Nevertheless, we are still on good compositional levels, the songs are enjoyable to listen to, suspended between pastoral joy and underlying melancholy. The keyboard work of the Nocenzi brothers is always excellent, while Di Giacomo's singing seems a bit subdued.
Noteworthy among the songs are the reflective "E Mi Viene Da Pensare" and "Interno Città" (the longest of the lot).
Ultimately, an album that doesn’t possess the epic quality of its predecessors, but is more than valid as classy pop music.
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Summary by Bot
Canto Di Primavera showcases Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso's transition from long epic suites to shorter song formats. While not reaching the heights of earlier masterpieces, the album remains a solid and enjoyable listen. The keyboard work is praised, but vocals feel somewhat restrained. Notable tracks include 'E Mi Viene Da Pensare' and 'Interno Città'. Overall, it is classified as classy pop music with melodic depth.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Banco del Mutuo Soccorso
Italian progressive rock group famed for 1970s symphonic, keyboard-driven concept albums and the distinctive voice of Francesco Di Giacomo; later work moved toward more pop-oriented sounds in the 1980s.29 Reviews
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