Uomo di pezza cover

Uomo di pezza

Le Orme · 1972

32 min · 7 tracks · progressive rock

A haunting blend of melodic progressions and introspective lyrics wrapped in lush, symphonic arrangements.

Why this album works

The album is notable for its critical reception and commercial performance within the Italian progressive rock scene. It solidified Le Orme's status as one of the leading bands of the genre during the early 1970s, influencing countless Italian prog acts that followed.
Best for
steady progression with resolution introspective listening in solitude melodic explorations of nostalgia
Context
Uomo di pezza marked Le Orme's third studio album and a significant moment in their evolution as a band. Following their previous release, Collage, this album showcased their growing ambition in progressive rock and deepened their exploration of thematic storytelling through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Procol Harum· Piknik

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Una dolcezza nuova Standout 5:31
  • 2 Gioco di bimba 2:56
  • 3 La porta chiusa Standout 7:32
  • 4 Breve immagine 2:45
  • 5 Figure di cartone 3:51
  • 6 Aspettando l'alba 4:45
  • 7 Alienazione Standout 4:44

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