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Studio Album, released in 1972

Rock Progressivo Italiano.

Here"s an often overlooked gem from the Italian Seventies prog! The seven compositions on this debut album are a very dynamic and alternating blend of Sixties, blues, rock and classic featuring excellent work on the Hammond organ and also great Italian vocals and raw electric guitar. The one moment you are carried away by bombastic a church organ sound, the other there is a bluesy electric guitar or pleasant and warm Sixties atmosphere, VERY EXCITING! [Erik Neuteboom]

A trio from Turin, formed in 1970 by keyboard player Alluminio (hence the name of the band) and drummer Ostorero with various guitarists (Guido Maccario, Aldo, Andrea Sacchi, Piero Tonello, then Enrico Cagliero), they only lasted for a couple of years and their only album, Scolopendra, was issued when they had already split. The group had obtained their record deal by a lucky chance, a demo tape was sent around and they were contacted by Fonit for a single and to play the Cantagiro festival with no previous live experience, in front of 15000 people audiences.


Songs / Tracks Listing

1. La Natura e l"Universo (7:58)
2. Scolopendra (3:43)
3. Che fumo c"è (2:47)
4. La Stella di Atades (4:39)
5. Thrilling (7:07)
6. Cosmo (3:34)
7. Pianeta (6:54)

Total Time: 38:04

Line-up / Musicians

- Patrizio Alluminio / keyboards, vocals
- Enrico Cagliero / guitar, bass
- Daniele Ostorero / drums