Biglietto per l'Inferno - "Il Tempo della Semina" (197?)

The second album by Biglietto per l'Inferno which was recorded shortly after their debutalbum was never released back then because of the record labels shutdown. However, in the 90's Mellow Records gave out this interesting work. And in my ears it is a very good album. However, the sound/production isnt the best. Not your average clystar clear quality. But still its better than bootleg quality alltogether.

There are six tracks here, and you can tell that these guys are in good form. The title-track begins. A very impressive opener, longest track here with its 10'13''. Featuring the classic biglietto-sound with very good 'dark' and ominous themes, tempo-changes and also featuring doomy spoken words. Heavy bass and drums, good keyboards, moog and organ sounds primarily. Creating great atmosphere. Some flute is also included. Very good and promising track!
The second track, "Mente sola - Mente", a very short one, has very quirky and funny opening, the vocals this time whispers, creating another track with a lot of mood. Track #3, "Vivi lotta pensa" retains the good spirit, its simply another good track, fast themes with a strong melody.

"L'arte sublime di un quisto regnate" is a track where the balance between fast wilder themes and slower mix well together. Nice melody, complex themes, great drums and keyboards - what more can you ask for? "Solo ma vivo" has a good acoustic intro, it is a slower, ballad-like track, has emotional vocals, Shifting moods and tempo, a kind of celebrative spirit displayed here.
"La canzone del padre" is another long track (9'34''), filled with slightly moody themes, lots of moog, primarily a fast jam tempo dominates here. Some flute also. Absolutely great, one of the best songs here.

So there you have it, this is indeed a very fine release. And its really unfortunate it didnt get released back then but lets be very grateful that its out on CD now, for everybody to enjoy this somewhat overlooked but fantastic band. Beware though, that the sound is not the best, and that it isnt a better or as heavy release as their classic debut. But for my moneys worth, its a very nice addition to the collection.