Italian Progressive Rock

Italian progressive rock, often referred to as "Rock Progressivo Italiano" (RPI), is a distinctive subgenre that sprang to life in the late 1960s and flourished throughout the 1970s. Characterized by its symphonic textures and elaborate compositions, RPI combines elements of classical music with rock, often incorporating a diverse array of instruments beyond the standard rock ensemble. The structure of RPI songs is typically complex, featuring intricate melodies and time changes. Theatricality and conceptual storytelling are also hallmarks of the genre. Italian progressive rock bands are known for singing in their native language, which adds a unique lyrical flair to their music. This genre boasts a passionate depth and emotive quality that rendered it a vibrant facet of the international prog-rock landscape, despite being less commercially prominent than its British counterparts.

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Better Lie Bitter Life
Single - Released January 2, 2025

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Amenophis
Beggars Opera
Cos
Cressida
England
Eveline's Dust
Fabio Pignatelli
Fruupp
Gilgamesh
Granada
Gravy Train
Il Volo
Jade Warrior
Kultivator
Maneige
Moongarden
Napoli Centrale
National Health
Outer Limits
Pell Mell
Picchio dal pozzo
Quatermass
Tony Carnevale
Wobbler
Il Volo
Beggars Opera
Napoli Centrale
Cressida
Cos
Fabio Pignatelli
Jade Warrior
Wobbler
Gilgamesh
Fruupp
Picchio dal pozzo
Quatermass
National Health
Gravy Train
England
Maneige
Pell Mell
Moongarden
Kultivator
Tony Carnevale
Amenophis
Granada
Eveline's Dust
Outer Limits