Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Uomo di pezza by Le Orme

 
 
Under this label I will be sharing some of my favourite pop/rock albums, as usual focusing on less well known pieces.
 
Uomo di pezza (translated Rag Doll Man) is the third studio album by the Italian progressive rock band Le Orme, released June 1972. It is their first that is widely considered a masterpiece of Italian prog. There are some influences from bands like Emerson Lake and Palmer, but Le Orme's Italian lyrics and often romantic approach to the songs provide sufficient individuality. One of many Italian prog bands of the time that deserves to be better known. The only gripes I have with this album is that it is so short (under 32 minutes), and that some songs deserved to be further developed and elongated in true prog style. Still, an excellent album. Recommended songs are La Porta Chiusa, Figure Di Cartone, Alienazione, and especially Aspettando L'Alba.
 
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