Quartocapitolo
Forse Rinasco

It is necessary to give space to emerging groups, especially when they are deserving. This is the case with these four guys from Bergamo, active since 2007 as "A Sun In The Sound", recently renamed "Quartocapitolo", authors of this six-track mini CD truly worthy of note.

They confidently navigate between quality pop, mixed with rock and engaging funky. It is precisely when the compositions take on funky rhythms that the band seems at ease and manages to fully convince. Also thanks to the technical preparation of each individual member:

Alessandro "Alia (76 ndr)" Curcio - Voice and backing vocals

Max Agnelli - Guitar

Giancarlo Cantù - Bass

Walter Viola - Drums and percussion

The bass/drum pairing is the driving force of the group, delivering a truly remarkable performance, while the guitar enriches everything skillfully and designs very pleasant phrasings, where the "light" lyrics of Alia interlock everything with a great work of vocal fittings. The album can be listened to without false steps, alternating moments in the native language, a rather courageous choice, one must admit, given the low visibility of "alternative" groups here in our country, to others in English, which in my opinion, better suit the offering of the four from Bergamo. We could define this mini CD as a period of transition and artistic choices: trying to carve out a space at home or choosing the foreign market? Quite a problematic choice..

My impression of the lyrics, which others may have judged too simple, is that Alia wanted to address important themes veiled by an apparent "lightness" expressed through metaphors that hide much more serious problems. It is precisely this carefree vein that initially attracts and subsequently gives you the chance to reflect and delve deeper, like "The piece is strong, but what could he have meant?". What struck me is the homogeneity and synergy among all the members of the group, who do not want to "astonish" at all costs, but propose their music with honesty and without any major pretensions.

Noteworthy is the opener "Antinoo" and its engaging groove, with an excellent chorus, "Tempo d'estate", with a theme too serious hidden by a joyful funky rhythm, the bluesy "Forse rinasco", where the guitar releases the brake and takes the deserved space with "mutant" riffs, accompanied by the gallop of an excellent slapped bass. Obviously, the strange "Maleverde", "Centre Stage" and the fiery "Duglas" should not be overlooked, on the contrary, as I said earlier, perhaps due to the choice to remain in the English-speaking realm, they initially seem the most convincing (a matter of my personal auditory habit..).

All in all, a truly fine piece of work, also thanks to the excellent production and mixing by Cristian Tasca, which bodes well for the band's near future.

_{P.S.: A huge thank you to Alia for gifting me a copy of the album, without expecting anything in return, except an honest opinion.. I hope I have been able to reciprocate adequately..}