Confusional Quartet

The Profile

Italian instrumental new wave/experimental group from Bologna, formed in 1977. Known for the audacious cover of Volare and the self-titled LP, with a sound often described as a hybrid of Area and Devo. Part of the late-70s Bologna scene; admired by Devo. Original run ended in 1982; reunited in 2011.

Instrumental band from Bologna; notable for the single Volare and the album Confusional Quartet; admired by Devo; associated with the Bologna Rock scene; influences cited include Area and Devo.

Confusional Quartet are an Italian instrumental new wave/experimental group from Bologna, celebrated for their wild hybrid of Area-like sophistication and Devo-ish nerve. Reviews highlight their satirical edge, no-wave tangents, and the iconic cover of Volare. Their self-titled album and early singles remain distinctive within the Italian wave. Admired by Devo and rooted in the late-70s Bologna scene.