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Rating: THE REVIEW
Guided by Corrado Rustici (who would later play with Zucchero), brother of Danilo from Osanna, another legendary Italian progressive band, Cervello released their only work 'Melos' in 1973.
The album consists of 7 tracks with lyrics inspired by Greek mythology, musically featuring elements of classical and jazz music with guitar and flute prominently and with very Mediterranean sounds. Musically it is not inaccessible, obviously if you are used to catchy songs with clean sound that are played on the radio and you are not progressive (musically speaking...), on a first listen, perhaps even on the second and third, it might make you turn up your nose, although in some songs it is quite melodic.
Musically excellent as most of the progressive works of the time, nowadays bands like this are hard to find in Italy, the voice is perhaps the weak point but it is still essential to the album, although here we are not at San Remo. Curious is the cover of the vinyl record featuring a can of peeled tomatoes with an openable lid.
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Cervello’s sole album 'Melos' from 1973 is a finely crafted progressive rock work influenced by Greek mythology and Mediterranean sounds. Produced by Corrado Rustici, it blends classical, jazz, flute, and guitar in a distinctive style. While the vocals may not appeal to all, the album remains musically rich and a rare find in Italy’s prog scene. Its unique vinyl cover adds to its collectible allure.Tracklist Videos
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By matteodi.leonar
More than ever in the music of this unrivaled ensemble, you can grasp that unique sensation of 'collective individuality' that materializes when all the musicians think and perform as one.
'Melos' is a magnificent album, unique in an Italian panorama where it deserves to carve out a place of unmatched splendor.
