Juan Mordecai

Project led by David Moretti and Andrea Viti (former members of Karma). Released Songs Of Flesh And Blood (reviewed 2007), sung in English and blending desert-psychedelia, folk and stoner rock influences.

Formed by David Moretti (singer) and Andrea Viti (bassist). Associated musicians mentioned in the review include Pacho (drums), Andrea Bacchini (guitars), Steve Melchiorre (guitar), Max Prandi (harmonica), Gianluca Mancini (organ) and guest Xabier Iriondo. The album Songs Of Flesh And Blood was recorded over nearly two years, sung entirely in English, and the review describes it as rooted in American desert sessions, 1970s Californian psychedelia, west-coast folk and stoner/rock traditions.

The provided DeBaser review (2007) praises Juan Mordecai's Songs Of Flesh And Blood as one of the strongest Italian releases of recent years. The project unites David Moretti and Andrea Viti and draws on desert-psychedelia, folk and stoner/rock influences. Vocals are in English; guests include several former Karma/Afterhours collaborators. The review is enthusiastic and highly recommends the album.

For:Fans of desert/stoner rock, psychedelic and folk-tinged alternative rock; listeners of Italian alternative scene and followers of Karma/Afterhours.