Janus

Janus released the album Al Maestrale around 1977-78. The group produced a short, atmospheric record combining flute, synth and hard-rock moments and dissolved a few years later, according to the contemporary review.

Al Maestrale is described in the review as a 27:30-minute album with poor recording quality (hisses), notable flute and synthesizer parts, progressive and hard-rock elements, and several highlighted tracks such as An Dro, Trotto and Il Fuoco E La Spada.

A DeBaser review by Lord celebrates Janus's Al Maestrale as a rare, atmospheric late-1970s record. The album (27:30) mixes progressive touches, flute and synth with hard-rock moments but suffers from poor recording quality. Several tracks are singled out as highlights while overall sales were low. Reviewer gives 4/5.

For:Fans of vintage progressive and hard rock, collectors of rare Italian vinyl, listeners who appreciate atmospheric, lo-fi 1970s recordings.