Searching for a Land
New Trolls · 1972
74 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock
Progressive rock melodies intertwine with symphonic arrangements, creating an ethereal soundscape that transports listeners to another realm.
Why this album works
'Searching for a Land' is significant for its ambitious fusion of rock and classical music, influencing the progressive rock genre in Italy. The album received acclaim for its innovative compositions and helped cement New Trolls as key figures in the early '70s Italian progressive movement, although it did not achieve widespread commercial success.
- Best for
- gradual build to extended climax ethereal soundscapes for escapism late-night reflective listening
- Context
- Released in 1972, 'Searching for a Land' was New Trolls' third album and marked their evolution into more complex progressive rock structures after their earlier pop influences. This album followed their notable work 'Concerto Grosso' and showcased their ambition to blend classical music elements with rock, solidifying their identity in the Italian progressive scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Piknik· Procol Harum
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Searching 4:49
- 2 Percival 5:28
- 3 In St. Peter’s Day 5:03
- 4 Once That I Prayed 4:03
- 5 A Land to Live a Land to Die Standout 8:27
- 6 Giga 1:58
- 7 To Edith Standout 9:39
- 8 Intro 7:53
- 9 Bright Lights 6:31
- 10 Muddy Madalein 2:26
- 11 Lying Here Standout 18:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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