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Studio Album, released in 2005, Italy.

Abiogenesi is een Italiaanse crossover prog formatie.

Upon their arrival on the prog scene in the mid 90's, ABIOGENESI showed a surprisingly charismatic style which they continued to display for over ten years. Out of the entire prog catalogue, this prolific Italian band chose to go back to the roots, dressing up the 70's traditional sound with new craftsmanship and a variety of influences. Classic prog isn't exactly what they play as their style has a dark, hard feel, although it blends well with the symphonic style. Their influences are basically threefold: heavy art rock (classic influence or modern arrangements), psychedelic prog, and modern Italian symphonic prog. Retro-prog could perhaps be mentioned also, as the band seeks to recreate a druggy, classic psych atmoshpere that blends fantasy, melodious passages and improvisation.

As influences go, BLACK WIDOW first come to mind; not only because of the music's hard-rock feel (rather deceiving at times), but the similarities between the two bands are palpable. In addition to collaborating with Clive Jones, ABIOGENESI did covers of BLACK WIDOW's "Sabbath" album and contributed to their tribute album "King Of The Witches" in 2000; in fact, ABIOGENESI's never strays far from BLACK WIDOW's characteristic prog style. Their music can also be likened to that of label-mates STANDARDE as well as to the heavy style of HIGH TIDE or KING CRIMSON. The more jazzy or retro sound isn't particularly relative, being perhaps a swell result of their craft; the psychedelic influence is brought on by a slight Floydian touch. The Italian influence is reminiscent of BALLETO DI BRONZO or a darker ARTI E MESIERI. Finally, ABIOGENESI seem fascinated for the English accent and the dark prose of Poe, Lovecraft and Rice. 




Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Io Sono Il Vampiro
2. Leandro
3. Di Nero Vestita (Lady In Black)
4. Vampire Blues
5. Amico Ti Penso (Never Let Go)
6. Ascolta I Sogni
7. Lontano
8. Infinito
9. Belfagor
10. Sex Vampire
11. Mary Clark
12. Sabba Vampire

Total Time: 63:57


Line-up / Musicians

- Toni d'Urso / vocals, guitars, bass
- Roberto Piccolo / bass
- Sandro Immacolato /drums
- Paolo Cercato / keyboards