The Sick Rose

Turin-based garage-punk band formed in 1983 (members cited in reviews include Luca Re and Diego Mese). Their 1986 album FACES is widely praised in DeBaser reviews; later notable releases include Shaking Street (1989) and Someplace Better (2018).

Associated names and facts appearing in reviews: early promotion by Claudio Sorge and Rockerilla/Electric Eye; participation in the Eighties Colours compilation; reissues and releases on Area Pirata; recording of FACES in an abbey near Turin; No Need For Speed produced by Dom Mariani (mentioned in reviews).

Reviews on DeBaser praise The Sick Rose as a leading Italian garage-punk band. Their 1986 album FACES is described as an Italian garage masterpiece. Shaking Street (1989) and the later Someplace Better (2018) are discussed as important steps in their evolution. Critics note shifts from fuzzed 60s-inspired garage to harder Detroit and power-pop influences.

For:Fans of garage, garage-punk, 60s-inspired rock, Italian underground music collectors.