The Trip are an Anglo-Italian progressive rock group active in the early 1970s. Reviews on DeBaser highlight keyboardist Joe Vescovi and a discography that includes the self-titled debut, Caronte (1971), Atlantide (1972) and Time Of Change (1973). The band moved from blues/psychedelia toward jazz-rock and experimental prog, underwent lineup changes and ceased activity after their 1973 release.

Members mentioned in the reviews: Joe Vescovi (keyboards, vocals), Arvid Andersen (bass, vocals), Pino Sinnone (drums), William Gray (guitar), Furio Chirico (drums). Albums discussed and dated in reviews: Caronte (1971), Atlantide (1972), Time Of Change (1973). Influences and comparisons in the reviews include Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Jimi Hendrix and Deep Purple. Reviewers praise Vescovi's virtuosic Hammond/electric piano work and note the band's role in early Italian progressive rock.

The Trip are presented in DeBaser reviews as an Anglo-Italian progressive rock group active in the early 1970s. Reviewers highlight Joe Vescovi's virtuosic Hammond/electric piano work and the band's shift from blues/psychedelia to jazz-rock and experimentation. Key albums praised are Caronte, Atlantide and Time Of Change. Lineup changes and the group's short run (last album 1973) are noted.

For:Fans of 1970s progressive rock, collectors of Italian prog, listeners who like keyboard-driven, experimental rock.

 A small treasure never found at the bottom of the sea, a drop in an ocean, a piece in a puzzle.

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 Under Vescovi’s guidance, in just over half an hour, they were able to channel all the acquired experience up to that moment, delivering, on their second long-distance effort, an interesting and mature work.

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 In conclusion, it is undoubtedly a small hidden gem in the Italian progressive scene, so fervent and varied even in its hidden corners.

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