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Klimt 1918
are a special kind of band. Besides their peculiar name, these Italians in
their debut "Undressed momento" are trying to mix influences that marked
their youthful hearings from different idioms. The band themselves mention
English and Swedish avant-garde (see Anathema,
Opeth, Katatonia, etc.),
new wave of the 80's (from Depeche
Mode, The
Cure, U2 to Duran Duran)
and if it can be possible Beatles as their main
influences!!! In fact their comments for the album describe it as 'Emotional,
uncomfortable rock music'. Let's
see what we really have here.
From the intro someone can understand the kindred
relation of Marco Soellner's rendering with Anathema's
ranges, as we can find
similarities with the composing outlook of the Englishmen,
of their last albums of course.
Some moments will bring to mind On
Thorns I Lay,
some parts really refer to Opeth, while some
cloudy progressive memories from Another Day
(that's how Klimt
1918 were called in the past when they were leaning towards progressive
death metal) make their musical abilities known. Finally "Undressed
Momento" isn't a participant
for originality awards, but is a worthy release among the trashy albums
that have flooded the market and harm this much afflicted idiom. Give them
a chance, their youthful musical travel guarantees romantic moments. One
of the bonuses of the album is the participation of two members of the
awesome Novembre that are responsible for the
very lively and energetic production.
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