Short-lived offshoot of Osanna featuring Lino Vairetti (vocals, guitar, mellotron, harmonica) and Massimo Guarino (drums, percussion, vibraphone, vocals), joined by musicians such as Rino Zurzolo and Enzo Avitabile; released the album El Tor in 1975.

Released the album El Tor in 1975. The project formed from members of Osanna and blended progressive rock with singer-songwriter and Mediterranean influences; the album is noted for political lyrics and varied arrangements.

Città Frontale's El Tor (1975) is presented as a bridge between declining progressive rock and the rise of Italian singer-songwriter music. Reviews praise its political engagement, varied arrangements, and production quality. Standout tracks mentioned include "Duro Lavoro" and the title track. The band is noted as a short-lived offshoot of Osanna featuring Lino Vairetti and Massimo Guarino.

For:Fans of 1970s Italian progressive rock and politically engaged singer-songwriter music.

 We are in the mid-'70s. Progressive is (unfortunately) in full and inexorable decline, at least as far as its most significant and original contributions are concerned.

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