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Rating: THE REVIEW
Compilation of the early years of Diaframma amidst the mists of the Florentine dark.
The sound is dry, dark, reminiscent of the early Joy Division (of which there is also a cover "Ceremony"). Fiumani's poetic vein, which will make the group great, is already emerging, although here it is still somewhat raw, too tied to dark stereotypes.
Besides Federico Fiumani on guitars, there are the Cicchi brothers on rhythm section and Nicola Vannini on vocals. It is indeed the latter who fails to give the right contribution, as his singing is too claustrophobic (the following year he will be replaced by Miro Sassolini, and the results will be much more convincing).
Ultimately, it is a good album, which despite some naiveties (and a production not up to par) already hints at what future developments will be.
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The album 8183 compiles Diaframma's early work characterized by a dry, dark post-punk sound reminiscent of Joy Division. Federico Fiumani's emerging poetic style stands out despite rawness and stereotypes. Vocal contributions from Nicola Vannini were weak, but the album still hints at the band's future potential despite production limitations.
Diaframma
Diaframma is an Italian rock band led by Federico Fiumani, formed in Florence in the early 1980s. The group is associated with the Italian new wave/post‑punk movement and achieved early recognition with the album Siberia.45 Reviews
