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Rating:
The second album by PFM reveals less flashy qualities compared to the debut record, but not any less solid for that; there is not a track that stands out above the others, but the overall level is undoubtedly high. One notices the progressive emancipation from foreign models (especially those of King Crimson) to create a sound with warm, Mediterranean timbres, with hints of folk and medieval dances (especially in the guitar parts).
The album's opening “Appena Un po'” immediately introduces us to the dreamy and bucolic atmosphere of the record, with the formula, guitar intro/Moog and/or piano solo/guitar again, predominating the general sound. With “Generale,” the rhythm becomes more energetic, but although original, the marching cadence penalizes it a bit. However, the work immediately recovers, thanks to the extraordinary “Per un amico” (dedicated to Claudio Rocchi) and “Il banchetto.” Especially the latter has a great evocative power, characterized by a great instrumental interlude masterfully played by Flavio Premoli.
As a fitting conclusion to the entire work comes “Geranio,” at first slow then increasingly frantic. The only small flaw concerns the vocal parts, due to the lack of a real lead singer (Lanzetti would only arrive later) all the band members sing a bit, resulting in somewhat depersonalized compositions, which nevertheless remain on excellent levels.
Tracklist Lyrics and Samples
03 Per un amico (05:23)
Non domandarmi se un giorno cambier�, comincia a fare qualcosa e cambier� con te cambier�. Tu scappi e poi ti nascondi e non si pu�, tu vivi i tuoi compromessi e non si pu�... non � pi� tempo di sogni devi lottare di pi�, di pi�, di pi�...
04 Il banchetto (08:39)
Sire, Maesta
Riverenti come sempre siam tutti qua
Sire, Siamo Noi
Il poeta, L'assassino E Sua santita
Tutti, Fedeli Amici Tuoi.
Prego, Amici Miei,
Lo Sapete Non So Stare Senza Di Voi
Presto, Sedetevi,
Al Banchetto Attendevamo soltanto voi
Sempre Ogni Giorno Che verra
Finche Amore E pace regnera.
Tutti Sorridono
Solo Il popolo Non ride, ma lo si sa
Sempre Piagnucola
Non Gli va mai bene niente chissa perche,
Chissa perche perche ecc. ecc. ...
05 Geranio (08:04)
Balla piano nella via
balla il vento della notte
balla un sogno che non c' e' piu'.
Balla l' ombra della luna
sfiora il tempo la fortuna
balla piano, balla laggiu'.
Balla solo nella via
balla un sogno gia' lontano
balla piano, balla laggiu'.
Balla, balla l' allegria
solo un bimbo, meno grano
balla, piange nella via
balla, neve, gelo e fame
balla, dolce poesia
balla e cuoce le campane
balla il suono della via
fuochi intorno ... (parola incomprensibile) ...
balla il suono della via
balla un suono andato via
balla piano, balla laggiu'.
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