The odd album out in the Banco del Mutuo Soccorso canon, though they were to repeat it again on Di Terra. That is, this is Banco without vocals! Francesco di Giacomo is such an integral part of the band, it doesn't seem possible to hear the music without him. And he's still a member, being credited here with "documentazione". The music (a soundtrack to an Italian TV series) is still patently Banco DMS, though they're changing with the times and adding more jazzy elements to their sound. The Nocenzi brothers continue to lead the band with their organs, pianos, and synthesizers ripping away. You'll hear some familiar themes from past albums as well. The music isn't as edgy or as epic as their earlier efforts, but taken on its own account, Garofano Rosso is a fine listen.
Ownership: LP: 1976 Manticore. Single textured sleeve. Recent purchase from a Baltimore record store while there on business. My first copy was the Orrizonte pressing going back to the late 80s. I sold it in the 90s while purging parts of the collection. Not long ago I obtained the Japanese CD. There are apparently two original pressings of this album. The more familiar would be the smooth cover, and this is confirmed by the Japanese mini-LP, which are usually meticulous about replicating first editions. However my cover is textured with an "orange peel" pattern. This version would appear to be more obscure. The CD doesn't really offer much more, so I'll let it go.
12/26/21 (new entry)
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