De Glaen
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LA RECENSIONE

The De Glaen were one of the best groups in the Italian scene of the '90s.
1994 marks the release of their first album, but it is only in 1997 that they become known with what is perhaps their most beautiful work (s/t). The trio composed of Francesco Baroncelli (bass and vocals), Vanni Bartolini (guitar), and Lorenzo Moretto (drums) is indeed capable, under the production of Marco L. Lega, of producing nine tracks, many of which seem to have been born from a strange form of psychosis. It is in this sense that they resemble Shellac, that is, powerful and desperate music characterized by absurd timings and breaks. Technically, they also bear a strong resemblance to Primus (of which the bassist must be a big fan), as well as the powerful guitars of Tool. There is also a sense of similarity to Marlene Kuntz, perhaps due to Lega's production, who was also the producer of Il Vile (1995).
The album also features collaboration with Enrico Brizzi, which materializes in "Spageti Boloniese," probably a preview of the project they will carry forward the following year under the name "Sub Booteo Experience," again with the Romagna writer.
The De Glaen then broke up after a few years and another beautiful album (s/t 1998). Today, we find 2/3 of the formation in O.B.O., while, according to more or less reliable sources, the singer-bassist should be working at a Tuscan radio station.