Released 50 years ago
Maledetti
Area · 1976
42 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock
A frenetic blend of avant-garde soundscapes and intricate rhythms that challenge the boundaries of progressive rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Diforisma urbano — This track features complex time signatures and rapid shifts in dynamics, showcasing the band's technical prowess and commitment to pushing musical boundaries.
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Gerontocrazia — The song's exploration of themes related to aging and societal decay is paired with a haunting melody that captures the existential dread prevalent in the era.
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Caos parte seconda — With its extended instrumental passages and improvisational flair, this track epitomizes Area's avant-garde ethos while demonstrating their ability to merge chaos with harmony.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, Maledetti was Area's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed album Crac! from 1975. By this time, the band had established itself as a leading force in the Italian progressive rock scene, known for their experimental approach and politically charged lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gentle Giant· King Crimson· Van der Graaf Generator
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Evaporazione 1:54
- 2 Diforisma urbano 6:30
- 3 Gerontocrazia 7:38
- 4 Scum 6:35
- 5 Il massacro di Brandenburgo numero tre in sol maggiore 2:30
- 6 Giro, giro, tondo 5:59
- 7 Caos parte seconda 9:10
- 8 Intervista 2:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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