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Rating: LA RECENSIONE
Following the success achieved with their first album, Profondo Rosso, Goblin released Roller (1976), one of the rare works not composed as a soundtrack (although the tracks were later used in Romero's Wampyr).
An instrumental record, with a gothic, classical sound, able to create dark and mysterious atmospheres.
The first track, "Roller," starts with a sinister organ sound, then bass and drums join in, evoking some of the atmospheres of Profondo Rosso, without becoming a copy of it.
The second piece is "Aquaman," softer, between keyboards and water sounds, with a guitar solo by Morante that at times resembles Pink Floyd.
It continues with "Snip Snap," more lively and a bit funky, and "Il risveglio del serpente," where Simonetti demonstrates his skill on the piano.
Then comes "Goblin," the most interesting track on the album, over 10 minutes long. An alternation of more dynamic and slower moments, with very interesting passages, including a drum solo by Maragnolo.
It concludes with "Dr. Frankenstein," another good track with electronic sounds.
An album among the best in the Italian prog rock scene
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Goblin's 1976 album Roller stands out as a key work in Italian progressive rock. Unlike their soundtrack-focused debut, this instrumental album crafts dark, gothic atmospheres with skillful musicianship. Tracks like the title song and 'Goblin' showcase dynamic shifts and impressive solos. Overall, Roller confirms Goblin's artistic range beyond film scores.Tracklist Videos
Goblin
Goblin are an Italian progressive rock group formed in 1975, renowned for atmospheric film scores and dark, hypnotic instrumentals. They achieved international fame scoring Dario Argento’s Profondo rosso and Suspiria, and George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead, alongside non-soundtrack releases like Roller.10 Reviews
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By alberto88
Goblin never managed to create a work as free from the rigid schemes of horror soundtracks again, and I regret it.
'Roller' is an album rich in nuances, varied in settings, and superbly recorded, thus resulting very modern.
