Delirium

The Profile

Delirium are a Genoese progressive rock band that debuted with Dolce acqua (1971). Early on, singer/flautist Ivano Fossati fronted the group and they scored broad recognition with the Sanremo 1972 hit Jesahel. Classic albums include Lo scemo e il villaggio (1972) and III: Viaggio negli arcipelaghi del tempo (1974). After disbanding in the mid-’70s, they reformed, issuing Il nome del vento (2009) and L’era della menzogna (2015) via Black Widow Records. Key members cited in reviews include Ettore Vigo and Martin Grice.

Origin: Genoa, Italy. Early lineup featured Ivano Fossati (vocals, flute). Noted members include Ettore Vigo (keyboards) and Martin Grice (flute, sax). Breakthrough single: Jesahel (Sanremo Festival 1972). Albums praised in reviews: Dolce acqua (1971), Lo scemo e il villaggio (1972), III (1974), Il nome del vento (2009), L’era della menzogna (2015). Later releases on Black Widow Records.

The reviews portray Delirium as a cornerstone of Italian progressive rock, debuting with Dolce acqua (1971) and evolving through Lo scemo e il villaggio (1972) and III (1974). Ivano Fossati’s early role and the hit Jesahel are highlighted, as are Genoese roots and rich flute/keyboard textures. The band later reformed, issuing Il nome del vento (2009) and L’era della menzogna (2015) on Black Widow Records. Overall sentiment is admiring, with frequent praise for composition, concept depth, and live energy.