Over 18 years ago I wrote the following:
If I were to do a movie, I would use parts of ‘Nativita’ as my opening. One of the most perfect realizations of instrumental keyboard driven progressive rock ever made. Paolo Rustichelli is a virtuoso on the ivories and plays an arsenal of analog equipment (Hammond C3, Arp VCS 3, mellotron, piano), so a dream for fans of the style. His vocals range from dramatic to raspy and are an acquired taste. Carlo Bordini is up to the task on the drum kit as well.
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Last night's listen confirms the above observations. Opera Prima is mostly instrumental and the bookend tracks are the best, along with A2. I appreciate the vocal sounds though there are couple of sections that feature them rather than augment the music, and that's the only thing holding this album back from the next level. All the same, an essential record for any Italian prog collection.
Ownership: LP: 1987 RCA (Japan). Gatefold with obi and insert. Acquired as part of a large buy many years ago (1997).
1994; 1997; 2//05; 7/31/23 (new entry)
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