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Alphataurus (album)
[edit]Alphataurus is the debut self-titled studio album from Italian rock band Alphataurus. It is recognized as one of the finest examples of the progressive rock scene in Italy. [1] [2] It was released in 1973 under the short lived Magma Records label, which would go on to release albums for fellow Italian bands Pholas Dacylus, New Trolls Atomic System, and Latte E Miele.[3]
| Alphataurus | ||||
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| Genre | Italian Progressive Rock | |||
| Length | 39:29 | |||
| Language | Italian | |||
| Label | Magma Records | |||
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Background
[edit]The band had previously played at various live shows between 1970 and 1972, and Vittorio De Scalzi of New Trolls offered them a deal to join the newly made label Magma Records (which he made with his brother, Aldo De Scalzi)[4]. The band's album was the first to be released on the label.[5]
Tracklist
[edit]Side one
- Le Chamadere (Peccato d'Orgoglio) (12:18)
- Dopo l'Uragano (4:48)
- Croma (3:14)
Side two
- La Mente Vola (9:21)
- Ombra Muta (9:48)
Line-up
[edit]- Michele Bavaro – Vocals
- Pietro Pellegrini – Keyboards
- Guido Wassermann – Guitars
- Giorgio Santandrea – Drums
- Alfonso Oliva – Bass