Crystals - Crystals (1974, 2003)

Artist: Crystals
Album: Crystals
Label: Akarma – AK 1040
Country: Italy
Genre: Hard Rock, Prog Rock
Release: 1974 (2003)
Quality: Mp3, CBR 320 kbps

The ultra rare 1973 release from this Italian prog supergroup formed by members of PFM and Banco which hasn't been available for over three decades. Due to wrangles at the time it was never issued and is an undeniable piece of genuine Italian rock history. Sung in English by Carlo Degani with superb guitar by Marcello Todaro.

Crystals is a sort of supergroup composed in the 1973 year by experienced and famous musicians, former members of name bands like PREMIATA FORNERIA MARCONI (Giorgio Piazza), BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO (Marcello Todaro), RACCOMANDATA RICEVUTA DI RITORNO and SAMADHI (Nanni Civitenga), ALPHATAURUS (Giorgio Santandrea), and under the guidance of Paolo Tofani (AREA and ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN) that composed all of their tracks.

They recorded an album that was intended for release on Cramps label, but for mysterious reasons, it never appeared, and has only seen the light on CD in the early 90's.
The record shows an excellent musicianship. The lyrics are sung in english and the album has long instrumental parts. A Led Zeppelin influence is evident even if two guitarists make the sound original.

Tracklist:
01. Wrought Iron
02. Time Out
03. Feeling
04. If She´s Still Mine
05. Sad Story
06. Persian Carpet
07. Policeman
08. Women Under Water

Personnel:
Bass Guitar – Giorgio Piazza
Drums, Percussion – Giorgio Santandrea
Guitar – Nanni Civitenga, Marcello Todaro
Lead Vocals, Percussion – Carlo Degani