Best Italian Prog

"Per un amico" is the second studio album by the Italian progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM), released in 1972. The album is characterized by its complex arrangements, classical instrumentation, and dynamic shifts, drawing influence from English progressive rock acts. It was instru...

"Banco del Mutuo Soccorso" is the self-titled debut studio album by the Italian progressive rock band Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, released in 1972. The album is a foundational release in the Italian progressive rock movement, noted for its heavy use of keyboards, complex time signatures, and classical...

Io Sono Nato Libero is the third studio album by the Italian progressive rock band Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, released in 1973. The album features extensive double keyboard arrangements played by brothers Vittorio and Gianni Nocenzi, driving its elaborate and symphonic rock structures. Vocalist Franc...

Storia di un minuto is the debut studio album by the Italian progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM), released in 1972. It stands as one of the earliest and most influential albums in the Italian progressive rock movement, showcasing the band's distinctive blend of classical instrument...

Photos of Ghosts is a 1973 album by the Italian progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM), marking their first release intended for English-speaking audiences. The album consists largely of re-recorded versions of tracks from PFM's first two Italian-language albums, with English lyrics w...

"Come in un'ultima cena" is a 1976 album by the Italian progressive rock band Banco del Mutuo Soccorso. The record serves as a concept work inspired by the Last Supper, featuring the band's signature theatrical vocals, complex keyboard arrangements, and an intricate rhythm section. It blends symphon...

The World Became the World is the fourth studio album by Italian progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM), released in 1974. It was their second English-language album, produced by Pete Sinfield of King Crimson specifically for international audiences. The album features reworked versio...

Chocolate Kings is a studio album released in 1975 by the Italian progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi, commonly known as PFM. The album marks a stylistic shift for the band, largely due to the addition of vocalist Bernardo Lanzetti and an increased emphasis on English-language lyrics. It...