Scisma
Armstrong

The spell dissolved too soon. Paolo Benvegnù and his companions' project ended after only two albums.
The cause of this dissolution seems to be attributed to repeated tensions and disagreements among the band members. But the verdict was strongly influenced by the exhausting promotion (made of tons of dates everywhere) reserved, at the time, for this magnificent album.

For those who knew SCISMA, swallowing the sad announcement must not have been easy. But for the others, let's face it, this group risk(ed) being overshadowed and submerged by thousands of other record releases (some of which are absolutely dispensable) and that's not good. Especially for those who, in just two releases, demonstrate their immense talent and a singular originality in blending the most diverse musical influences. No reheated soup, rest assured.

This "Armstrong" is a dark treasure. It's not an album to reserve for a few months (or weeks) and then place it in the most unreachable portions of one's record collection. On the contrary, its contents
can only gain over time, not lose. Considering that, apart from some necessary exceptions, it's an exceptionality, there's only to feel blessed.
As for the sounds, the influences can refer to the early '90s English scene (the so-called SHOEGAZING), French singer-songwriter music in some cases with hints of pure orchestral poetry moments.

The album is extremely well-crafted in all its facets, from the accompanying graphics to the production, down to the most elegant arrangements. Precisely because of this underlying layer, it is likely that the individual compositions literally have to be experienced. These ethereal backdrops shine with their own light but, at the same time, the listener must give them much care if they expect to fall in love with them.
So, once you become familiar with its substance and overcome any initial prejudices, which unfortunately distinguish many music consumers, everything becomes easier and you start to perceive the entire work of Scisma as a single entity. Each song is indispensable to the other,... just like a puzzle, yes.
You can start from the final track. It will lead you into a colorful whirlwind of chiaroscuro and shades whose taste is capturing its nuances step by step.
No rush.
The final track is called "Good Morning" and it could seriously open the album's ball for what it offers. But then, thinking about it, why reveal everything from the beginning?

You just have to spread the word, should all this ever win you over. It's the least we can give to SCISMA for all the love they gave us.

"LAST BUT NOT LEAST": It is not known if the album's name has anything to do with the illustrious passenger on the moon. If, however, that was not the intent, there are two hypotheses. Either we have all been deceived (and have been since '69) or indeed we have all crossed that ancient glow that can be eternally admired in the sky from down here.
But for some strange inevitability, we cannot remember it.