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 "Squawk is certainly a small masterpiece of creativity and imagination, where each track shines with its own life and light."

 "Tony Bourge’s guitar riffs are much sharper and more incisive than in the debut, creating an incredibly essential and compact wall of sound."

Budgie's 1972 album 'Squawk' is a powerful and creative work that bridges hard rock and heavy metal. With sharper riffs and varied styles, it showcases the band's musical range and innovation. Though overlooked at release, it's now recognized as a small masterpiece worthy of rediscovery. Tracks mix hard-hitting aggression with folk and psychedelic influences, anchored by strong performances from the trio. Explore Budgie's 'Squawk' to experience the hard-hitting roots of heavy metal and the band's unique eclecticism today!

 An album with many ups and downs, therefore, recommended only to those who appreciate exaggerated technicism.

 The thing about this album that immediately stands out is unfortunately an obstinate pursuit of technicism for its own sake.

Pandora's 2008 debut album 'Dramma Di Un Poeta Ubriaco' represents a blend of classic Italian Progressive Rock with modern, heavier elements. The album showcases impressive instrumental technicality but is occasionally marred by overindulgence in complexity and inconsistent vocals. Fans of elaborate prog may find many highlights, despite moments of emotional detachment. Overall, a noteworthy release in the ongoing Italian prog revival. Explore Pandora's technical prog fusion and decide if 'Dramma Di Un Poeta Ubriaco' resonates with your progressive rock taste!

 Fiaba is undoubtedly a very original and courageous band that... has always carried forward its musical discourse with passion.

 This album shows a lesser characterization of their usual style, with arrangements less articulated and varied than expected, yet it remains a work of excellent level.

Fiaba’s La Pelle Nella Luna shows the band's courage and originality after seven years of silence. The album leans more heavily into a pure heavy metal sound with fewer folk elements but retains theatrical and progressive touches. Some tracks stand out with their expressiveness and narrative depth, while the overall production is solid and well-crafted. Though less varied than previous works, the album honors the band's trademark fantasy and fairy-tale themes, dedicated to the memory of Ronnie James Dio. Explore Fiaba’s unique heavy metal and folk fusion in La Pelle Nella Luna—listen now and dive into their captivating lycanthropic tale!

 The musical proposal of this band ... makes everything absolutely varied and personal.

 The album is certainly structured and very substantial, and precisely for this reason, a potential distracted listen might miss out on very important details or nuances.

I Compagni Di Baal’s self-titled album successfully merges classic doom metal with Italian progressive rock influences from the 70s. The band’s precise instrumentation, especially the guitar and keyboard work, creates a rich and varied soundscape. Although the vocals occasionally lack expressiveness, guest singers add strong depth. The album’s structure showcases impressive dynamic shifts and moods, supported by solid production and appealing artwork. Overall, it’s a commendable debut from a promising Italian band. Listen to I Compagni Di Baal’s unique blend of doom and progressive rock and explore the rich soundscape they offer!