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Studio Album, released in 1975, Italy.

Rock Progressivo Italiano.

Area"s third is another impressive collection of wild jazz and avant rock material. There won"t be many surprises for people that have been with the band since the debut but Area sure confirms their continued inspiration and drive on what is probably their second best album after the debut.

Right from the opening track, both the theatrical vocals and the familiar Arabian melodies are present in all their glory. Synths have become more prominent in the sound but they are handled with care and integrate very well into Area"s sound. Not everything"s as easy on the ears as this track though. La Mela Di Odessa offers challenging jazz rock that doesn"t offer anything catchy till halfway in. But the tension is high throughout and the music demonstrates Area"s exceptional ability to turn something that is likely not to accessible at all into an irresistible melting pot of groove and pleasurable craziness.

The album is upbeat throughout and avoids the weirder explorations of the preceding Caution Radiation Area. With Gioia E Rivoluzione they even have a charming pop tune with acoustic guitars and easy melodies to hum along with. It all makes for a varied album that is slightly more accessible then their other albums without sacrificing any of their identity. A highly recommended album from an exceptional band. 



Songs / Tracks Listing

1. L"elefante bianco (4:33)
2. La mela di Odessa (6:27)
3. Megalopoli (7:53)
4. Nervi scoperti (6:35)
5. Gioia e rivoluzione (4:40)
6. Implosion (5:00)
7. Area 5 (2:09)

Total Time: 37:50

Line-up / Musicians

- Giulio Capiozzo / drums and percussion
- Patrizio Fariselli / electric & acoustic pianos, bass clarinet, percussion, synths
- Demetrio Stratos / vocals, organ, percussion
- Ares Tavolazzi / electric & acoustic basses, trombone
- Paolo Tofani / electric guitar, synths, flute