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Studio Album, released in 1973, Italy.

Rock Progressivo Italiano.

Italian band from the mid-70, their one self-titled album is a fantasy concept with large space given to keyboards and vocals a bit too low compared to the musical background. The music is for the most part pretty fast space prog rock, and very Italian sounding in a similar vein as PFM. Their guitarist offers some very tasty Fripp-influenced riffs and he does a good job balancing the quirky piano lines. Add to that also a good singer and some very memorable melody-lines. The album has its good moments though not one of the best in the symphonic prog style. Some jazz influences are evident. 

There are many 'one album wonders' amongst the Italian progressive rock movement of the seventies. Though many are cited as 'lost gems' not all are as rewarding as their reputations might suggest. Festa Mobile is one exception that does not disappoint at all - a band that sounds fully developed and comfortable with their style. Festa Mobile are more energetic than many of the classic Italian progressive bands neatly merging jazz rock within symphonic structures. Superb keyboard playing throughout - predominantly piano - more than ably matched by a guitarist who's tone and attack brings to mind both Fripp and McLaughlin. A great rythmn section and compositions that are highly imaginative. In my opinion one of the best moments in the great canon of Italian progressive rock! 



Songs / Tracks Listing

1. La Corte di Hon (4:57)
2. Canto (6:11)
3. Aristea (5:05)
4. Ljalja (6:53)
5. Ritorno (8:43)

Total Time 31:51 

Line-up / Musicians

- Francesco Boccuzzi / keyboards
- Giovanni Boccuzzi / keyboards, guitar
- Tonio Napolitano / bass

+ 2 other members not mentioned