released February 1, 2005

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REVIEWS
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This is a very interesting disc. Combining spaghetti western, spy, surf, and atmospheric production, this Italian band are charting new territory. Very good writing and engaging ideas.

Anni Di Piombo *** /// Like a cross between John Barry and Ennio Morricone, "Anni Di Piombo" is a pulsing spaghetti spy song with lots of ominous drama.

Assalto Alla Diligenza ***** /// "Assalto Alla Diligenza" is a splendid spaghetti western with a galloping rhythm and eerie sound. Haunted by spatial reverb, the moody melody rides a stereo wash of shimmer courtesy vibrato and panned delay. Sound effects of horses and gunshots complete the bandito image.

Asteroide *** /// Pumping rhythm and tweaky electro-sounds in a dark syrup of sub space danger. Not melodic, but riffy pulsing power.

Costa Esmeralda **** /// A fine playful melody strides across a circulating rhythm. "Costa Esmeralda" is very cool and catchy, with a bit of humor and spatial fullness. Fun and engaging.

Dr. Destino **** /// An open road adventure kind of song with shimmer and throb from reverb and vibrato. "Dr. Destino" has a definite coastal feeling, and the melody portrays motion. The tribal beat adds drama.

Gangsters *** /// This song sports a catchy riff and a light hearted sound. A wash of reverb and atmospherics give it a huge distance, though it's not far away. Bad guys never sound this melodic.

Gita Al Mare **** /// Light and fluid, playful and warm, "Gita Al Mare" is a fine song for an energized happy day. Pretty without being sappy, and featuring great drums.

Mexicono *** /// Warm tone and a Spanish influence create a pleasing and fluid sound. The melody is very pleasing and well developed. "Mexicono" seems to smile.

Mr. Grancho *** /// Stereo vibrato makes "Mr. Grancho" pulse in an atmospheric wash. More riff than melody, but very fun. The uplifting joy of the song is quite evident.

Operazione Sceicco *** /// Spies on surfboards zigzag between curl riders in search of sleepers. They don't find them, but the hunt is dangerous nonetheless. "Operazione Sceicco" is a nice song with a real espionage feeling and sound.

Sol Stizio D'Estate **** /// "Sol Stizio D'Estate" is a very pretty song, with a beautiful melody and broad atmospherics. The muted rhythm and gentle percussion, along with the round bass lines, create a romantic underpinning for the haunting melody.

Yuri Gagarin *** /// Russian Cosmonaut "Yuri Gagarin" is immortalized in this instrumental. Perhaps a bit like early Laika and the Cosmonauts, the song is decidedly European, yet has a surfable sound.

R.I.P. **** /// Unlisted at the end of the disc, "R.I.P." is a beautiful and atmospheric song that floats on a sea of reverb and mist. Great percussion and moodiness.

--- Reviewed by Phil Dirt (Reverb Central)