Decibel are an Italian band fronted by Enrico Ruggeri, formed in 1972 (initially as I Trifogli / Champagne Molotov). They released a debut commonly known as Punk (1978), played Sanremo in 1980 with "Contessa" and later split when Ruggeri pursued a solo career; the group has reunited for recordings later on.

From the DeBaser reviews: first album often referred to as Punk (1978) though titled Decibel; Sanremo 1980 appearance with "Contessa" (placed third according to reviews); key members mentioned include Enrico Ruggeri (vocals), Silvio Capeccia, Fulvio Muzio and Mino Riboni; early lineup names cited in reviews include Pino Mancini, Enrico Longhin and Roberto Turatti. Early vinyl releases are described as rare and not reissued on CD.

Decibel are an Italian band fronted by Enrico Ruggeri, active from the 1970s and noted for a 1978 punk debut and their 1980 Sanremo appearance with "Contessa." Reviews on DeBaser praise their blend of punk, new wave and rock, note rarity of early vinyl, and document later reunions including 2017's Noblesse Oblige.

For:Fans of punk and new wave, collectors of rare Italian vinyl, followers of Enrico Ruggeri

 This is a great album every Italian in their forties should own.

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 The album rocks, great guitars, with plenty of glam ghosts and new wave shadows: in short, it’s a masterpiece of spaghetti rock... and more.

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 "Punk Before You" is one of the mottos, as well as a tribute album by Enrico Ruggeri, one of the most underrated songwriters in the Italian music scene, a cultural pioneer together with others of an attitude more than a genre in Italy, where Battisti (I bow to his genius) with fellow songwriters and progressive rock were still the dominant forces at the end of the '70s.

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