Forget the vintage sound of the ’70s: today’s Maxhopone are very close to a modern rock that, on several occasions, is influenced by progressive scores (to name one similar artist above others: Neal Morse and his Spock’s Beard) and folk music; all in support of the unmistakable voice of the keyboardist and singer Sergio Lattuada.
In conclusion, “La fabbrica delle nuvole” sounds like a collection of fairytales, set to music by an Italian prog historical group that, while having updated their sound to these actual times, does not give up that ‘mystical’ aura that had already marked their first, unforgettable record.
Tracklist:
1. Un ciclone sul Pacifico
2. Perdo il colore blu
3. Il passo delle ore
4. La fabbrica delle nuvole
5. La luna e la lepre
6. Estate ’41
7. Nel fiume dei giorni i tuoi capelli
8. Il matto e l’aquilone
9. Le parole che non vi ho detto
Line-up:
Sergio Lattuada – keyboards, voice
Alberto Ravasini – acoustic guitar, keyboards, lead voice
Marco Croci – bass, voice
Carlo Monti – drums, percussion, violin
Marco Tomasini – electric guitar, voice
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