Oltre L'Ignoto is the 4th studio album from Malibran, an Italian prog group that up this point had a checkered career. Their debut was more of an English styled neo prog album, and I eventually parted with it. I plan on revisiting the other pair in short order, but based on my last two listens of this album, I'm prepared to say it's their best, and might be the only one I keep. It's also the first album by them to be sung in Italian exclusively, which is not a coincidence in regards to my conclusion. Oltre L'Ignoto definitely has the characteristics of the classic Italian prog sound, with a light modern touch in the production. Of course the flute goes a long way to achieving that authenticity - both of the style and the retro outlook. Unfortunately the band dispersed at their height, and their next work was really a solo album.
Ownership: CD: 2001 Mellow. Jewel case release with booklet that contains lyrics and photos from the 2000 ProgDay in North Carolina. Purchased near the time of release.
7/19/18; 6/24/22 (new entry)
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