Gli Alluminogeni - Scolopendra (1972)

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Title: Scolopendra
Year Of Release: 1972
Label: Fonit Cetra WMI
Genre: Prog Rock
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 37:34
Total Size: 207 MB
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Tracklist:

1. La natura e l'universo (7:54)
2. Scolopendra (3:48)
3. Che fumo c'è (2:47)
4. La stella di Atades (4:37)
5. Thrilling (8:05)
6. Cosmo (3:33)
7. Pianeta (6:52)

"Scolopendra" is a cult classic of the Italian Progressive Rock scene, representing the raw, organ-driven side of the genre. While many of their peers were incorporating orchestral elements, the trio of Gli Alluminogeni focused on a powerful, stripped-down sound centered around the Hammond B3 organ. The album is a fascinating mix of hard-hitting rock riffs, classical undertones, and hallucinogenic psychedelic passages, all delivered with a distinct Italian flair for melody.

The album is legendary for its tonal variety. From the driving, proto-metal energy of the title track to the more melancholic, jazz-tinged moments of the second side, "Scolopendra" never stays in one place for long. It captures a moment in 1972 when Italian bands were experimenting with how "heavy" and "complex" a rock trio could sound. It is a gritty, essential record for anyone exploring the foundations of European progressive music.



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thanks for this