BANCO DMS - Darwin Italian prog LP FOC orig

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Banco del Mutuo Succorso - Darwin! Gatefold cover is a very nice EX+; Vinyl is a nice EX- (quite a bit of surface markings.. nothing deep. Plays great.). Has the lyric insert.

Pressing: Dischi Ricordi SMRL 6107. Original Italian FOC press from 1972.

One of the greatest prog albums ever released. 2 keyboardists (an assortment of analog gems like Mellotron, Moog, Hammond, piano), guitar, bass, drums and an operatic vocalist that must be heard to be believed. Everything that is great about this genre, can be found here.
"The album opens up with "L'Evoluzione" which simply amazes me. I just totally dig those unconventional passages. Some of this reminds me of ELP's Tarkus, only this is even better! The next cut, "La Conquista Della Posizione Eretta" is largely instrumental, and I was just totally amazed! Largely consists of synthesizer solos, the music is just unbelievably dramatic, I could hardly believe what I was hearing. This is perhaps one of the greatest songs I have ever heard in Italian prog. The end part of the song contains vocals, proving that Francesco di Giacomo was quite a vocalist (although his style is an acquired taste).
The next cut, "Danza dei Grandi Rettili" is a rather pleasant, jazzy piece that's all instrumental. The next cut, "Cento Mani e Cento Occhi" was a song that didn't grab me the first few listens but then it really grew on me big time. "750.000 Anni Fa... L'Amore" is a totally killer ballad. I especially dig the use of synthesizers in the middle part.
The ending cut, "Ed Ora Io Domando Tempo al Tempo Ed Egli Mi Risponde... Non Ne Ho!" has a rather carousel-like feel to it, with the use of reed organ and harpsichord, and di Giacomo's voice. This is as Italian as they come. This album might not be one of their more accessible albums (start with Io Sono Nato Libero if you're a newcomer) but after a few listens, I am totally convinced that this is not only one of their best albums, but one of the best Italian prog albums ever." - Hippy.com Welcome to another AshRaTom prog and psych auction! This week I'm offering some rarities from the Italian prog scene as well as some Eastern Euro prog pieces. I will continue to sell more gems from around the world throughout the Fall, Winter and Spring... So watch this space!

From the point of my ownership (in many cases I am the original owner), all albums are carefully played on a Rega Planar 2 turntable. As well, all covers are protected in plastic sleeves. I'm a conservative grader, so bid with confidence! Albums are well packed and should arrive in the same condition they left. Any problems with the stated condition and we'll work it out I assure you. Postage chart for one record:
USA/Canada:
Media mail: $2.50
Priority Mail: $5.50 (all zones)

Europe/UK/Japan/Korea/Australia/New Zealand:
Air mail: $11

All other countries/regions not listed:
Price will be determined after close of auction

Surface mail (Overseas) = SLOW: Available on request.

Multiple LP wins: Postage will be determined after auction but, suffice to say, the more albums you win, the better the postage ratio.