What is the best New Trolls album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Searching for a Land" (1972). It's the most representative of what makes New Trolls worth hearing.

How many albums does New Trolls have?

New Trolls has 27 releases in their discography, including 20 albums.

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New Trolls

Q: Who is New Trolls for?

If you're into progressive rock, New Trolls is worth your time. Their music pulses with rhythmic intricacy and layered harmonies that build tension before releasing into expansive climaxes.

Their music pulses with rhythmic intricacy and layered harmonies that build tension before releasing into expansive climaxes.

progressive rock

Italy Est. 1967

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The album

Searching for a Land album by New Trolls

Searching for a Land (1972)

This album showcases their progressive rock sound with intricate rhythms and layered harmonies, providing a cohesive listening experience.

The song

“Quella carezza della sera” from Quella carezza della sera

The song has an immediate hook and represents their style well, making it a strong introduction to New Trolls' music.

About New Trolls

New Trolls carved out a significant space in the landscape of progressive rock, merging complex musical structures with an emotional resonance that challenged listeners and expanded expectations of the genre.

Their ability to blend intricate instrumentation with lyrical depth set a precedent, encouraging not just sonic exploration but also a more profound engagement from audiences who sought both cerebral stimulation and cathartic release. Their innovative approach involves weaving together symphonic elements with rock sensibilities, creating expansive soundscapes that feel both grand and intimate. By incorporating diverse influences into their compositions, they invite listeners to experience music as a dynamic narrative rather than a static collection of sounds. This willingness to experiment with form allowed them to create works that ebb and flow in intensity, reflecting the human experience in all its complexity. Lyrically, New Trolls often navigates themes of introspection, love, and existential inquiry, employing a storytelling style that balances sincerity with moments of irony. Their voice resonates with authenticity, inviting listeners into an introspective dialogue rather than merely presenting ideas. Through vivid imagery and emotive language, they craft songs that linger in the mind long after the final chord.

20 studio albums· 27 total releases· 2 decades· Italy