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"Buio Omega, two short and simple words that, in the mind of Goblin's fans as well as in the horror/splatter movies fanatics' one, recall sounds and images of a legendary film. Directed in 1979 by Joe D'Amato, it still impresses with the rawness and morbidity of its scenes, the trademark of a director who, much more than others, befits the term 'extreme.' The soundtrack of the film, whose main ingredients are keyboards and synthesizers, swings among echoes of Alan Parsons Project, funk/fusion and melancholic atmospheres. It was never officially published when the film came out, and was finally released on CD by Cinevox Record in 1997 (CDMDF 304) and again in 2008 (CD MDF 631) with two completely different tracklists. Goblin here appear in an atypical shape, with Massimo Morante (guitar) and Claudio Simonetti (keyboards) replaced by Carlo Pennisi and Maurizio Guarini respectively, completing the line-up along with Fabio Pignatelli (bass) and Augustin Marangolo (drums). Buio Omega is pressed on vinyl today for the first time ever, a release awaited for years by Goblin fans. The LP is housed in a beautiful gatefold cover showing inside recording sessions photos and promotional flyers/postcards. The tracklist is that of the first 1997 CD edition."
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AMS 057LP
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"Yet another prog rarity recently discovered by Italian AMS Records. This is an excellent hard-progressive recording by the Italian Hero trio, originally released in 1974 for an obscure German label. A very pleasant music style overall, at times close to harder New Trolls, but mainly influenced by the hard-prog style of the British bands of the '70s released on the historic Vertigo label. One of the very first releases on AMS, this album is now printed on LP for its first legit reissue on this format."
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AMS 062LP
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"More than ten years ago, in 2002, La Maschera di Cera released their first album, a record with an evident homage to the classic Italian progressive rock of the '70s, always taking care of the songwriting, managing the difficult task of creating something that has its roots in the past but is personal, inventive, and passionate at the same time. Here lies the originality of the MDC-sound. After a decade, four successful albums, and concerts played all around the globe, La Maschera di Cera close the circle proposing an album that is the sum of all the Italian prog homage matter. The band has in fact decided to write the continuation of the Felona and Sorona concept (Le Orme, 1973), a record that is unanimously considered a masterpiece, as well as a milestone in the world progressive rock scene. What pushed the group to dive into an adventure that offers great satisfaction on one hand, but can also be rugged and full of unexpected surprises and criticism on the other, is simply the desire to get involved, to try to do what no one has never done before, to actualize a discourse that began forty years ago and still offers artistic ideas to think about. The original concept is in fact a universal story of diversity and inequality that stays -- perhaps on purpose? -- unresolved at the end of the LP, thus leaving space for an inspired continuation and conclusion, clearly filtered through MDC's point of view. Musically, the band deepen their relationship with vintage sounds, but bring everything to a more actualized dimension, while lyrically the concept addresses the struggle between the two planets, one light and one dark; a fight that will only be resolved by two lovers from the two different worlds and by the otherworldly intervention of the deity that protects them. Le porte del domani ('The Doors of Tomorrow') contains a 45-minute suite in nine parts and is released by AMS Records. The cover artwork has been made by Lanfranco, the same author of the original Felona and Sorona painting and who kindly gave the band the permission to use his 1968 opus 'Gli amanti del sogno' ('The Dream's Lovers')." Gatefold sleeve.
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AMS 032LP
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"Tenebre is the soundtrack to the eponymous film directed by Dario Argento in 1982.. Originally credited to 'Simonetti - Pignatelli - Morante,' it's still considered a genuine Goblin album. As many people know, the 'real' Goblin were releasing the LP Volo at the same time, and the band's name and logo could not be used for copyright reasons. Tenebre is the last great collaboration between Argento and Goblin, before an almost 20-year long break that didn't end until 2001's Non ho sonno. Here Dario Argento moved from full and warm-colored atmospheres to the aseptic and cold architectural spaces of Rome. The music of Tenebre responds to this change. Claudio Simonetti was returning from his first experiences in the techno/dance field and, since the band was missing a real drummer, synthesizers and samplers took over, in a mix between rock and electronic music that once again perfectly blends with the images of the film. This reissue of the Tenebre OST vinyl follows the AMS Records tradition where a poster is attached to the LP replica, gathering information for collectors about all the known existing versions of the release, images of the discography, and movie fliers. This release also includes an essay presenting the film and the soundtrack in detail. Not to be missed by any horror movie and soundtracks fans!"
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AMS 056LP
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"In the so-called 'revival' of Italian progressive rock, which sees many historical bands reform, come back to the stage and, in some cases, record a new album, Alphataurus' AttosecondO is without any doubt one of the most awaited releases. Authors of a self-titled LP in 1973, which is unanimously considered a masterpiece, Alphataurus have come back together in 2010 to play at the Progvention evening, together with Garybaldi and Locanda delle Fate; the concert was recorded and released on the recent Live in Bloom. From this union, where only guitarist Guido Wassermann and keyboardist/main composer Pietro Pellegrini survived from the old line-up, AttosecondO was born: five long tracks, complex and intense, a prog/hard-rock album that brings back the never forgotten '70s feelings and sounds with a modern awareness and production. Comes on black, audiophile 180 gram vinyl." Gatefold sleeve.
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AMS 055LP
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NOT IN STOCK, SPECIAL ORDER
"Among the rarest Italian progressive rock albums ever, Cincinnato is also one of the most interesting, musically speaking. The album was recorded by an ensemble of four musicians from around Varese, whose short story is similar to the one of many other prog artists of the time: they entered the studio with very restricted time and budget, and forged a little jazz-rock/fusion gem before disappearing (almost) completely. Of the longer LP tracks 'Ebete' undoubtedly stands out. It's an incredible 20-plus minute suite that fills the record's entire B side. The CD edition of this self-titled LP is very rare, but it's now available as a perfect vinyl replica of the original 1974 release (the band had already folded a year before). It comes on 180 gram audiophile black vinyl."
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"Vita sul pianeta is a concept album released in 1973 by the Car Juke-Box record label, the same one responsible for the first Le Orme's LP's. It was recorded by Laser, a five-piece band from Rome previously named Il Laser di Elvezio Sbardella after their founder's name. Even if most people are interested in the album because it is extremely rare (one of the rarest in the Italian progressive rock field, with just a few hundred copies printed), the music should be re-estimated here, especially if we consider that the LP was recorded with a very limited budget and in just one take. It is also really varied, composed of both hard rock guitar and keyboard-based songs, with hints of beat and blues music, too. The band sadly split up right after the release of Vita sul pianeta, due to the lack of support from the record label and the keyboard player leaving to join the military service. Very difficult to find also in its previous reissues, the album is now available again on black, 180 gram audiophile vinyl."
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AMS 052LP
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"Keyboardist Roberto Carlotto from Varese, whose nickname was Hunka Munka, began playing since his childhood, though his musical career was seriously compromised by an aircraft accident that caused him some heavy injuries. As a solo artist, Carlotto was easily recognized by his very good technical quality and the high level of his equipment that included an incredible number of different keyboards and even the early examples of tape drum machines. His only solo album, Dedicato a Giovanna G., with his outrageous cover, is a soft-prog album, obviously dominated by Hunka's keyboards (especially his self-customized Hammond organ) and odd tremolo voice resembling Demis Roussos or Bee Gees. Among the backing musicians were drummer Nunzio 'Cucciolo' Favia from Osage Tribe and guitarist Ivan Graziani that had also played in Anonima Sound before leaving for a successful solo career. The album contains 11 short tracks, two of which also released on single, mostly in a pop style and sometimes marred by orchestral and backing singers arrangements, like in 'Io canterò per te.' Anyway it contains some nice moments for prog fans, like 'Ruote e sogni,' the album's longest track with very good organ playing. Wonderful reissue with original gimmick cover."
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AMS 054LP
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Deluxe clear orange double vinyl edition, housed in a gatefold sleeve. "The first official live album for Goblin, here playing as 'New Goblin', led by the historical members Claudio Simonetti (keyboards), Massimo Morante (guitars) and Maurizio Guarini (keyboards), accompanied by Bruno Previtali (bass guitar) and Titta Tani (drums) from Daemonia. Live In Roma was recorded on February 18th 2010 at the Alpheus club, during a tour of 20 shows around Europe -- including the very first band's appearance in Milan in over 35 years-- and includes all the most popular Goblin's 'hits', taken from the albums Profondo Rosso, Roller, Il Fantastico Viaggio Del Bagarozzo Mark, Suspiria, Zombi, Tenebre, Phenomena and Non Ho Sonno, the last LP recorded by the original line-up."
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AMS 051LP
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"Finally available, as a vinyl only release, the first recording of the legendary 2010 Progvention. Garybaldi acted as an opening act for the festival and their gig is an amazing travel along their greatest tracks, with the incredible live vibe that was Garybaldi's trademark from the beginning. As Garybaldi records have always had special covers realized by famous painters, after Crepax and Guarnaccia, this time it's the turn of world famous Pietro Spica that realized a truly amazing artwork!" Gatefold sleeve with insert.
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