1972 ● MINTY ORIG OSANNA "PALEPOLI" STUNNING HARD DRIVEN PSYCH PROG Crimson
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- RARE/SOUGHT ORIGINAL
- 1972 GATEFOLD FIRST PRINT ..|/\|...............................................|/\|..
- ~ OSANNA ~
- 'PALEPOLI'
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- ITALY - Fonit-Cetra - LPX 19
Awesome always been scarce 1971 (Fonit-Cetra LPX 19) first print with snazzy designed gatefold cover along with double sided printed/images inner sleeve , the third and best album by the legendary Osanna who made several incredible albums in the early 70's still standing TALL some 56 years & growing ...
The fingerprints of Jethro Tull, King Crimson, and a healthy dose of prime era Van der Graaf Generator are in evidence, but even these traces are overwhelmed by the breathtakingly original approach 'Osana' take on this album, an aggressive and psychedelic heavy rock assault on everything you think you know about complex driven prog. With surging organ attacks and furious guitar sections, the band deliver up a volcanic assault on the senses that's worth a listen for anyone who's tired bland bands filled wth meandering symphonic artistry..VDGG and King Crimson are the bands that spring to mind while listening to this epic devouring both sides
'Oro Caldo' works its way into the system spiraling with weird time sigs and chaotic wind blown squeals. It fades in and out with compositional inventions, dramatic percussion. Then there is Mellotron bliss, and a heavy guitar immediately enters as flute goes wildly out of control. The musicianship is stunning; Danilo Rustici on guitars, vox organ, electric piano, and those pleasant vocal harmonies; Lino Vairetti is on lead vocals, rhythm guitars, ARP-2600, and Mellotron; Elio D'Anna is outstanding on tenor and soprano sax, and flute; Massimo Guarino is the drummer and also great on vibraphones; and finally Lello Brandi is on pulsating bass. Together they form a sound of immeasurable quality and innovation. The original approach is found on this album in the peak of the rise of prog in the early 70s. It stands the test of time over the decades as being an Italian prog/psych/rock treasure to dig up and saviour. The way this epic ends is quite remarkable with VDGG sax blasts and explosive percussion. Then there are backwards vocal over sweet flute and chimes and then a demented circus rhythm with Rock In Opposition nuances. It is rather a dissonant avant garde sound that is blindingly refreshing in its origination. The second track is a short little shock called 'Stanza Città' that may as well have been part of the opening epic. How weird to end the vinyl side with this, but it contrasts well with all the intricacies and labyrinthine structures previously.
There is another side too and it is swallowed up on vinyl by the impressive epic 'Animale Senza Respiro'. This begins with some wild rhtyhms and then a chilling mellotron soaked verse, with vocals carrying it along on waves of atmospherics. The lead guitar breaks through mercilessly with speed licks and a steady beat beneath. The heavier riff to follow is like Robert Fripp and the time sigvatures shift constantly, with jaw dropping precision. The sax returns and crunches out something like David (Van der Graaf) Jackson would play. This is a great section that certainly grabs one by the cerebral cortex and shakes the eardrums. It even breaks into a rather ethereal echoing space effect, and after all the hyper strangeness an acoustic vibration sweeps over and gentler vocals giving our ears a breather.
Soon there are sounds of psychedelic experimentation with rather disconcerting reverberated guitar sweeps, and cymbal splashes. A fuzz guitar and winds blend in with an odd rhythm. The sound is dynamic as more flute flows beautifully on the crest of a wave of vocal harmonies. The music feels like it is thinking of where to go next and one is never sure with Osanna.
Crimsonesque Mellotron soaks up the atmosphere building to a high register like spaced violin. The gorgeous saz tones of D'Anna when the vocals become intense, the cadence quickens, then another time signature with wah-wah guitar is heard. Van der Graaf Generator saxes compete for a while improvising and then a fabulous guitar riff interjects. The time signature is crazy and the music moves into an atonal complex free-form style, and it somehow returns to another time signature and another verse. Some jazz improvisation over a rather fast drum solo ends the epic. This is a dazzling triumph by any standards.
- CONDITION:
- The cover: rated: near M- GATEFOLD COVER orig 1972 is relatively clean & sharp; appears handled carefully through the many years. Ages ago black covers normally show wear and more, here's a collection keeper. There are no delete marks, no split seams,
- no fade, no bends, and no writing
- The vinyl: Rated: M- shiny clean producing vibrant thrilling 1972 original audio = keeper copy... and both Italian Fonit-Cetra labels are spotless = LOOK!
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