ATON'S
"Capolinea"
(Musea FGBG 4448.AR, 2002 - Italie)
Atons is certainly one of the most ancient italian
progressive bands, as it was created in 1977 ! 25 years and several albums later, the band
has decided to stop, and "Capolinea" should be their last album.
Its been recorded from 1997 to 2000 by the last line-up of the band: Pietro Ratto
(vocals, guitars, keyboards), Vito Frallonardo (bass), and Riccardo Lombardo
(drums). Riccardo has won several prizes and festivals, and is a real virtuoso!
Through the years Atons has been creating a very personal music, mixing
English progressive and neo-progressive rock with the Italian Pop Rock (and progressive)
tradition. These nine pieces are italian sung, enhanced by neo-classical short pieces.
Atons music is concise, dynamic, with aggressive guitar riffs and solis, complex
keyboard parts, and nice vocals. Ballads, instrumentals, symphonic pieces: all sorts of
progressive music are offered here, with a real talent and sincerity. A band that deserves
respect.
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