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Published in 1975, "Chocolate Kings" is an excellent progressive rock album by PFM (Premiata Forneria Marconi), the last real 'piece forte 'of the Italian group in the seventies, which will be followed by the relentless downturn. It was also the first album to divide fans of the PFM, especially due to the introduction of lead Lanzetti Bernard, whose voice, among other things, remember not just that of Peter Gabriel. How
to music performance "Chocolate Kings" is the culmination of technical band, in my opinion. In particular, the two most significant songs in this regard: "From under 'and' Harlequin ', two of the best pieces ever composed by the group, even if" Out of the roundabout (one of the classics during live performances) can hardly say less.
course, "Chocolate Kings" is less 'romantic' of the previous albums of the PFM, but in any case, the music is offering the highest level, both for the performance of musicians and for the presence of melodic pleasure. An album of symphonic progressive dirock high quality, certainly appreciated by fans of Genesis and EL & P. The keyboards stand out, as usual, the rest (including some tasty Hammond organ parts), and, Mauro Pagani's violin adds a special touch to the sound of the album, complementing the usual guitars, bass and drums. The only weak point is the closing track: "Paper Charms", a piece a bit 'too long and hard to maintain the quality standard of the previous four songs. Too bad that just the final piece is the least convincing.
to music performance "Chocolate Kings" is the culmination of technical band, in my opinion. In particular, the two most significant songs in this regard: "From under 'and' Harlequin ', two of the best pieces ever composed by the group, even if" Out of the roundabout (one of the classics during live performances) can hardly say less.
course, "Chocolate Kings" is less 'romantic' of the previous albums of the PFM, but in any case, the music is offering the highest level, both for the performance of musicians and for the presence of melodic pleasure. An album of symphonic progressive dirock high quality, certainly appreciated by fans of Genesis and EL & P. The keyboards stand out, as usual, the rest (including some tasty Hammond organ parts), and, Mauro Pagani's violin adds a special touch to the sound of the album, complementing the usual guitars, bass and drums. The only weak point is the closing track: "Paper Charms", a piece a bit 'too long and hard to maintain the quality standard of the previous four songs. Too bad that just the final piece is the least convincing.
personal mark ( poor / fair / good / separate / very good / excellent ): Excellent .
Released in 1975, "Chocolate Kings" is an excellent prog album by PFM (Premiata Forneria Marconi), the last great contribution by the band During the Seventies, just before Entering the downfall phase. It Was Also PFM's first album to divide fans - the main reason for this HAVING Been the introduction of a stable vocalist, Bernardo Lanzetti, whose voice reminds me Peter Gabriel’s singing quite a lot.
As far as musicianship is concerned, “Chocolate kings” is where the band reaches the apex, in my opinion. In particular, “From under' and “Harlequin” are two of the best pieces P.F.M. ever composed, together with “Out of the roundabout” (one of the band’s classics during their live performances).
This album is probably less ‘romantic’ than its predecessor, yet the music is still very good: the technical performance is absolutely outstanding and there are a lot of melodies in the songs. “Chocolate kings” is symphonic prog rock of the highest quality that fans of Genesis and E. L. & P. are sure to enjoy. The standard of musicianship is excellent, with keyboards well to the fore (including some wonderful Hammond organ playing); furthermore, violin also adds a nice edge to the sound, complimenting the usual guitar, bass and drums. The only weak track is the ending one: “Paper charms”, a lengthy piece that fails to maintain the standard of the earlier pieces and ends the album poorly.
As far as musicianship is concerned, “Chocolate kings” is where the band reaches the apex, in my opinion. In particular, “From under' and “Harlequin” are two of the best pieces P.F.M. ever composed, together with “Out of the roundabout” (one of the band’s classics during their live performances).
This album is probably less ‘romantic’ than its predecessor, yet the music is still very good: the technical performance is absolutely outstanding and there are a lot of melodies in the songs. “Chocolate kings” is symphonic prog rock of the highest quality that fans of Genesis and E. L. & P. are sure to enjoy. The standard of musicianship is excellent, with keyboards well to the fore (including some wonderful Hammond organ playing); furthermore, violin also adds a nice edge to the sound, complimenting the usual guitar, bass and drums. The only weak track is the ending one: “Paper charms”, a lengthy piece that fails to maintain the standard of the earlier pieces and ends the album poorly.
My personal mark (poor / pass / good / fairly good / very good / excellent): Very good .
PREMIATA FORNERIA MARCONI (P.F.M.) (1975):
Bernardo Lanzetti - vocals (lead vocals), Franco
Mussida - guitar, vocals (guitars, lead vocals)
Mussida - guitar, vocals (guitars, lead vocals)
Mauro Pagani - wind instruments, violin, backing vocals (Woodwinds , violin, backing vocals)
Flavio Premoli - keyboards, vocals (keyboards, lead vocals)
Franz Di Cioccio - drums and percussion, backing vocals (drums and percussions, backing vocals)
Djivas Jan Patrick - bass, backing vocals (bass, backing vocals)
TRACK LIST:
1. From under
2. Harlequin
3. Chocolate kings
4. Out on the roundabout
5. Paper charms
CHOCOLATE KINGS (P.F.M.) - 42,8 MB
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