Darwin!
Banco del Mutuo Soccorso · 1972
47 min · 7 tracks · progressive rock
A symphonic exploration of evolution, merging intricate melodies with philosophical lyrics in a captivating progressive rock tapestry.
Top tracks — play these first
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L’evoluzione — The opening track serves as an epic introduction to the album’s themes, seamlessly blending orchestral arrangements with complex time signatures that showcase the band's virtuosity.
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La conquista della posizione eretta — This track illustrates the band's lyrical depth by exploring humanity's evolutionary journey through dynamic instrumentation and thought-provoking narratives.
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Cento mani, cento occhi — With a catchy chorus and energetic rhythm, this song encapsulates the band's ability to merge intellect with accessibility, making it a fan favorite.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in December 1972, 'Darwin!' is Banco del Mutuo Soccorso's debut album and marks their entry into the progressive rock scene. At this point, the band was still developing its unique sound, which would later become more refined in subsequent releases like 'Io sono nato libero' in 1973. This album set the foundation for their innovative blend of classical and rock elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Premiata Forneria Marconi· Gentle Giant· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 L’evoluzione 14:01
- 2 La conquista della posizione eretta 8:43
- 3 La danza dei grandi rettili 3:44
- 4 Cento mani, cento occhi 5:24
- 5 750.000 anni fa… l’amore? 5:39
- 6 Miserere alla storia 5:58
- 7 Ed ora io domando tempo al Tempo (ed egli mi risponde: non ne ho!) 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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