Pholas Dactylus

The Profile

Italian progressive/experimental group best known for the single suite album Concerto Delle Menti, noted for its declamatory narration and avant-garde textures.

Released the album Concerto Delle Menti (1973). The album is presented as a single suite divided into two parts, featuring a narrating voice (spoken, not sung), instrumental passages with free-jazz and experimental references, and strong surreal/post-apocalyptic imagery.

Two highly favorable reviews praise Pholas Dactylus' Concerto Delle Menti as an experimental, surreal prog-suite. The album is described as a single narrative suite in two parts with declamatory narration, jazz and avant-garde influences. Recommended for listeners of unconventional progressive rock.