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THE REVIEW
The Gronge are a strange musical expression, and between the 80s and 90s an inspiration for many groups and subgroups of the Italian scene.
In particular, this demo produced for amen prod. is truly intriguing because electronica-techno-punk-industrial merge into a single mixture. Starting from the first song "Regolamento di condominio" harsh and shattering with a tormented text, sounds akin to the psycho-pop of Devo and the destructive sonic maze of the more gruesome Pankow (electrodark). The second track "Taglio frontale" is another great piece because it also includes and above all nihilistic tendencies, for Italy one can speak of similarities with something from the early Neon or sounds akin to the Tuscan scene of the early 80s, although less layered.
The third and last track "Frutti finti" is a puzzle of all these unique and hardly imitable influences. Among the lyrics, I remember some passages "black mass that compresses our brains", "the fear of having the black beast inside".
SO I RECOMMEND THEM
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Gronge's demo album 'La Nave Dei Folli' is a compelling mix of electronica, techno, punk, and industrial influences. The review highlights the band's importance in Italy's 80s-90s scene and praises the thematic depth and unique sound. Each track presents a distinct sonic identity with strong lyrical content. The reviewer highly recommends the album for its originality and lasting inspiration.
Gronge
Gronge are a Roman industrial/post‑punk group from Italy’s 1980s–1990s underground, blending electronics, punk, and new wave with stark, claustrophobic lyrics.03 Reviews
