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Rating: 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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