Uno (Panna Fredda album) explained

Uno
Type:studio
Artist:Panna Fredda
Cover:Album_cover_of_Uno_by_Panna_Fredda_1971.jpg
Released:1971
Recorded:1970
Genre:Progressive rock
Length:34:05
Language:Italian
Label:Vedette
Producer:Francesco Anselmo

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]

Reception

The 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

Track listing

Later reissues added bonus tracks from Panna Fredda's two singles and some unreleased tracks.

Release history

YearRegionLabelFormatCatalogBonus tracks
1971ItalyVedetteLPVPA 8134 
1989ItalyVinyl MagicCDVM 001 
2005EuropeMayfair Music, VedetteLPVM 001 LP2: Delirio (Frenzy) 3:04, Strisce Rosse (Red Stripes) 2:50
2007Italybtf.itCDVMCD1186: Strisce Rosse 2:50, Delirio 3:04, Risveglio 3:04, Un Attimo Fa 3:15, Chiama Una Rondine 2:21, Estate 70 3:17
2011ItalyVinyl MagicLPVM 118 LP2: Delirio (Frenzy) 3:04, Strisce Rosse (Red Stripes) 2:50
2012ItalyVedetteLPVM LP 1182: Delirio (Frenzy) 3:04, Strisce Rosse (Red Stripes) 2:50
2013JapanBelle AntiqueCDBELLE 1321898: 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

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Notes and References

  1. Book: 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 . 67-68 . 978-1-89985-512-4.
  2. Book: Lucky . Jerry . 2000 . The progressive rock files . Collector's Guide Publishing . 294-295 . 978-1-89652-270-8 .
  3. Book: Augusto . Croce . 2008 . Italian prog: the comprehensive guide to Italian progressive music 1967/1979 . AMS/BTF . 381-383 .