The name Janus applies to more than one musical project. DeBaser reviews describe a circa-1970 psychedelic/progressive group (Gravedigger, 1972) and a separate 1979 Italian progressive act (Al Maestrale) noted for a far-right political orientation.

Per reviews: Gravedigger (1972) credited to a sextet led by singer Bruno Lord with Colin Orr on guitars and keyboards; the album was reissued on CD in 1991. Al Maestrale (1979) is presented as an Italian progressive record with Celtic hues and an explicit neo-fascist alignment; its production is criticized.

Two DeBaser reviews cover different bands named Janus. Gravedigger (1972) is praised as a psychedelic/progressive gem with prominent mellotron and vocal harmonies. Al Maestrale (1979) is noted for raw, Celtic-tinged progressive rock and an explicit far-right political alignment; production is criticized.

For:Collectors and fans of progressive/krautrock; researchers of music and politics; listeners seeking obscure albums.

 The skeleton with a black top hat stretched out to dry in the desert sun is somewhat the story of Janus.

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 The Janus, in fact, were the first exponents of Italian neo-fascist rock, the rock played at the so-called "Campi Hobbit," rock for those who truly believed in those ideas, the rock of those who hated communism and who dreamed of a world, seemingly populated by friendly medieval warriors and quirky Tolkien-esque figures, but that, in reality, tried to revive certain totalitarian scenarios typical of Italy.

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