Post Description

Studio Album, released in 1973, Italy.

Rock Progressivo Italiano.

Another of those obscure Italian 70"s prog classics. CAMPO DI MARTE plays full of fiery invention and complex dynamics, covering an incredible range of musics but retaining a style uniquely its own. For every heavy moment there are also generally pleasant passages with piano, flute and horn. The melodies are, as usual for Italian bands, impeccable. The music ranges from elegant and simple to moderately complex, invoking PFM"s "Storia di un Minuto" and IL BALLETTO DI BRONZO"s "Ys" as fair comparisons. Overall this Italian band blends its Meditterreanean melodicism with convincing hard rock. Those who think they"ve mined all the Itali-prog essentials would do well to check out this album. 

CAMPO DI MARTE are another underrated 70"s Italian prog band who released one excellent album, and were never heard from again. Most of compositions alternate between heavy guitar-driven sections, and mellower passages featuring flute, piano, and mellotron. The use of French horns during some sections is interesting, and adds a unique touch. If I were to point out a flaw, I would mention that the compositions, although quite good, are not of the same quality as those from the top Italian bands. If you"re only familiar with hyped bands like IL BALLETTO DI BRONZO, and mUSEO ROSENBACH (who have released some incredible albums) keep in mind that the Italian 70"s prog scene produced tons of albums by underrated bands. Don"t be afraid to check some of these out. 


Songs / Tracks Listing 

1. Primo Tempo (8:10) 
2. Secundo Tempo (3:20) 
3. Terzo Tempo (6:20) 
4. Quarto Tempo (3:15) 
5. Quinto Tempo (5:58) 
6. Sesto Tempo (5:12) 
7. Settimo Tempo (8:28)

Total Time: 40:43

Line-up / Musicians 

- Enrico Rosa / guitar, Mellotron, vocal 
- Mauro Sarti / drums, flute, vocal 
- Alfredo Barducci / horns, flute, piano, organ, vocal 
- Carlo Felice Marcovecchio / drums, vocal 

- Paul Richard / bass, vocals