Uno is the sole album by the Italian progressive rock band Panna Fredda. The album was recorded in 1970 but their record company delayed the release until 1971 and provided very little marketing support. As a consequence the album was not successful and the group disbanded. Uno was recorded in 1970 making it "one of the first classics of Italian progressive rock."[1]
| Uno | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1971 |
| Recorded | 1970 |
| Genre | Progressive rock |
| Length | 34:05 |
| Language | Italian |
| Label | Vedette |
| Producer | Francesco Anselmo |
Reception
editThe album did not have a significant impact on release; however, it has been positively reviewed in later years. Dag Erik Asbjørnsen reviewing Uno in Scented gardens of the mind said: "The secrets behind the great success of this album are magnificent songwriting and musicianship, inventive instrumental ideas (often with references to classical music) and the consistent atmosphere throughout the album."[1]
Jerry Lucky in The progressive rock files said: "A sound that is reminiscent of their contemporaries Banco and Semiramis only a little spicier sounding."[2] Augusto Croce in Italian prog said: "With a great album, highly representative of the Italian prog sound, Panna Fredda should have deserved more success" and "The voice is good, the lyrics original and the album has no weak spots."[3]
Personnel
edit- Angelo Giardinelli – guitar, lead vocals
- Lino Stopponi – keyboards
- Pasquale "Windy" Cavallo – bass
- Roberto Balocco – drums
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Angelo Giardinelli
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "La Paura (Fear)" | 6:00 |
| 2. | "Un Re Senza Reame (A king without a throne)" | 5:05 |
| 3. | "Un Uomo (A man)" | 4:55 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 4. | "Scacco Al Re Lot (Checkmate for King Lot)" | 4:30 |
| 5. | "Il Vento La Luna E Pulcini Blu (Sole Rosso) (With the wind and the moon and little blue chicks)" | 10:25 |
| 6. | "Waiting" | 3:10 |
Later reissues added bonus tracks from Panna Fredda's two singles and some unreleased tracks.
Release history
edit| Year | Region | Label | Format | Catalog | Bonus tracks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Vedette | LP | VPA 8134 | |
| 1989 | Italy | Vinyl Magic | CD | VM 001 | |
| 2005 | Europe | Mayfair Music, Vedette | LP | VM 001 LP | 2: Delirio (Frenzy) 3:04, Strisce Rosse (Red Stripes) 2:50 |
| 2007 | Italy | btf.it | CD | VMCD118 | 6: Strisce Rosse 2:50, Delirio 3:04, Risveglio 3:04, Un Attimo Fa 3:15, Chiama Una Rondine 2:21, Estate 70 3:17 |
| 2011 | Italy | Vinyl Magic | LP | VM 118 LP | 2: Delirio (Frenzy) 3:04, Strisce Rosse (Red Stripes) 2:50 |
| 2012 | Italy | Vedette | LP | VM LP 118 | 2: Delirio (Frenzy) 3:04, Strisce Rosse (Red Stripes) 2:50 |
| 2013 | Japan | Belle Antique | CD | BELLE 132189 | 8: Strisce Rosse 2:50, Delirio 3:04, Risveglio 3:04, Un Attimo Fa 3:15, Chiama Una Rondine 2:21, Estate 70 3:17, Una Luce Accesa Troverai 2:40, Vedo Lei 2:42 |
References
edit- ^ a b Asbjørnsen, Dag Erik (2000). Scented gardens of the mind: a guide to the golden era of progressive rock (1968-1980) in more than 20 European countries. Borderline Productions. pp. 67–68. ISBN 978-1-89985-512-4.
- ^ Lucky, Jerry (2000). The progressive rock files. Collector's Guide Publishing. pp. 294–295. ISBN 978-1-89652-270-8.
- ^ Augusto, Croce (2008). Italian prog: the comprehensive guide to Italian progressive music 1967/1979. AMS/BTF. pp. 381–383.
External links
edit- Uno at AllMusic
- Uno at Discogs (list of releases)
- Uno at MusicBrainz
- Uno at Prog Archives
- Uno at YouTube
- Panna Fredda at Italian Prog website