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Rating: THE REVIEW
In 1990, Le Orme, after eight years of silence (except for their Sanremo interlude in 1987 with the song "Dimmi che cos'è") returned with a new album of unreleased tracks. For their comeback, they assembled a highly respectable team: Mogol as supervisor, Mario Lavezzi in production, alongside numerous prestigious guests.
Nevertheless, the result is decidedly less than the sum of its parts. What emerges is a rather lackluster album, devoid of identity, with tracks that slide by anonymously, where not even the virtuosity of the group (especially of the keyboardist Tony Pagliuca) stands out. The presence of choirs in many songs also weakens the compositions.
There's nothing really unpleasant, but it all feels crafted at the table, aiming for chart success (which, incidentally, did not happen). Quite a strange thing for a band like Le Orme, known for their courage to experiment.
Among the tracks, some timid "sprouts" of inspiration can be seen in the delicate "25 maggio 1931" (embellished by Angelo Branduardi's violin) or in "Se tu sorridi brucia il mondo," somewhat affected but rather refined, or "L'indifferenza," where you can feel a bit of grit, with a nice guitar solo.
Starting from this album, Michele Bon joined the formation on keyboards, here credited only as a guest, but after Tony Pagliuca's departure (this is his last album with Le Orme) he became a stable member of the group.
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Le Orme returned in 1990 after eight years with an album of unreleased tracks produced by notable figures. Despite the talented team and band members, the album lacks identity and inspiration. Some moments of refinement emerge, but overall it feels crafted for commercial appeal and fails to capture the band's experimental essence. This was Tony Pagliuca's last album with the band, with Michele Bon beginning his tenure.Tracklist
Le Orme
Le Orme are an Italian progressive rock band from Venice, central to the 1970s Italian prog scene. Core figures in the classic period included Aldo Tagliapietra (vocals, bass, guitar), Toni Pagliuca (keyboards) and Michi Dei Rossi (drums). The group is known for landmark albums such as Collage, Uomo di Pezza and Felona e Sorona and for later reunions and new releases.40 Reviews
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By fateswarning
"Orme" by Le Orme goes down smoothly like a pleasant but low-alcohol drink, with a mix of catchy and profound moments.
I think it’s a wonderful album, their lowest point is the previous work, but 'Orme' stands on its own, distinct from both cardinal points.
