Calomito: Inaudito (2005)

Genoese band Calomito is one of the finest chamber-rock ensambles in Italy. Their style seems to owe much to such bands as Volapük, The Muffins, Samla Mammas Manna and the most breezy ones of the avant-prog scene.
Fender Rhodes, soprano sax and violin are the key elements of a warm, bobbish sound. Rhythm plays an important role: the jazzy drumming is edgy and kaleidoscopic, based on tempo shifts and stops in a very natural way. Guitar has often a secondary part, coming in just to reinforce the most dynamic moments, while double bass is a pivotal element with its round and dulcet sound.
A slight touch of electronica (d'n'b beats here and there) and recurrent trad-folk episodes complete the picture of an extremely enjoyable album which couples ambition, instrumental proficiency and levity.

Tracklist:

1. Collante
2. Nautilus
3. Am Ha 'aretz
4. Ebetus (Pvc Version)
5. Dal buffo buio
6. Rutz
7. Nascosto
8. Kaizer
   

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