Devoto - DEUS EX MACHINA CD

Product Description Mauro Collina - electric and acoustic guitarsAlessandro Bonetti - violin and mandolinAlessandro Porreca - bassLuigi Ricciardiello - organ, electric piano and synthesizersClaudio Trotta - drumsAlberto Piras - vocalsFollowing an eight-year absence, the Italian rock/progressive group Deus Ex Machina bursts back onto the international scene with Devoto. Blazing into contemporary focus with Devoto, Deus Ex Machina is poised to transcend the accomplishments of its past.Devoto retains Deus Ex Machinas distinctive blend of fiery, complexly designed music, passionate bel canto vocals, virtuosic instrumental performances and analogue-heavy textures. Here as before, DEMs music combines both the energy and beauty of early Mahavishnu Orchestra and Larks Tongues in Aspic-era King Crimson; classic 70s hard rock influences from AC/DC, Deep Purple and, most unmistakably, Led Zeppelin; hints of RIO-tinged avant-progressive; and the unmistakable Mediterranean vibe of fellow Rock Progressivo Italiano combos like PFM. But just as each successive album has represented something different yet still unmistakably, unequivocally DEM, Devoto takes a more direct, immediate approach: a more hard-hitting, gut-punching, visceral Deus Ex Machina.After Imparis [their 2008 live/studio release], we faced a lack of energy, explains Alberto Piras, one of progressive musics most original and exhilarating vocalists. We needed to understand where we wanted to go and whether we would be capable of continuing to make DEM music. The recording of Devoto was quite quick, but was the result of a very long, thoughtful process. Our idea was to test different ground than we had before; still being DEM, but with a more straightforward, simple musical language in the context of dense and relevant compositions. Piras continues, This is what we think rock is about: its simplicity, but also its expressive richness. We tried to compose easier songs, still full of emotion and intensity. We want our fans to feel our blood flowing on this record, which is somewhat in contrast to a tradition that describes us as brainy and difficult. So we wrote and played our songs more from our guts than from our heads. Review ...lyrical, provoking and genre-pushing...one of the most extraordinary bands in the entire music universe. --AllMusicExtremely tight, lots of texture and dynamic shifts and flawless acrobatic vocals...by one of the genres best... --IconEveryone in Deus Ex Machina is a virtuoso. --All About JazzAdditional Info: Personnel: Alberto Piras (cantor, percussion); Mauro Collina (guitars, dobro, bouzouki); Alessandro Bonetti (mandolin, violin); Marco Matteuzzi (alto saxophone); Alessandro Meroli (baritone saxophone); Massimo Greco (trumpet); Luigi Ricciardiello (piano, organ, synthesizer); Luigi Savino (synthesizer); Claudio Trotta (drums).

Specifics

  • Album: Devoto
  • Artist: DEUS EX MACHINA
  • Label: CUNEIFORM RECORDS
  • Genre: Rock
  • MPN: Rune 429
Tracklist

1. Devoto (Devoted)
2. Sotterfugio (Subterfuge)
3. Multiverso (Multiverse)
4. Distratto Da Me (Distracted By Me)
5. Eterno Ritorno (Eternal Return)
6. Più Uguale (More Equal)
7. Transizione (Transition)
8. Autore Del Futuro (Author Of The Future)
9. Figli (Sons)
10. Quattro Piccole Mani (Four Small Hands)

(CD-45775042923)

SKU CD-45775042923
Barcode # '045775042923
Brand CUNEIFORM RECORDS
Shipping Weight 0.1000kg
Shipping Width 0.130m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.140m

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