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Rating: THE REVIEW
The "Neon" dominated the Florentine music scene in the '80s with a series of electronic New Wave singles sung in English.
Only in 1985 was their first true album released: "Rituals."
In my opinion, there's a lot of Joy Division and Sister Of Mercy, but there's also electronics: a very synthetic sound that, in addition to making the mind travel, tries to move the body.
To be listened to at high volume (as every record should be) in your room, alone and with your head in the clouds…
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Neon's 1985 album Rituals marks their transition from singles to a full-length release. The album blends influences from Joy Division and Sister Of Mercy with synthetic electronic elements. Its sound is designed to stimulate both mind and body. Ideal for solitary, high-volume listening that transports the listener.
Neon
Italian new wave/dark wave band from Florence, formed in 1978. Known for English-language vocals, hypnotic synths, and a cult following. Released one studio album, Rituals (1985), alongside notable singles like My Blues Is You; disbanded in 1990. A comprehensive Boxed set appeared in 2006.04 Reviews
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By Ben-Kenobi
Their strength lies in the exquisite melodic passages that occasionally burst through the dark sounds of the synthesizers.
An excellent debut album, then. It’s a pity they didn’t confirm their talents.
By fosca
"Neon remain a niche band truly appreciated to the fullest only by a select few."
"Their unique 'hybrid' style was too refined for charts and too commercial for purists."
