Rovescio della Medaglia (Italy)Io Come Io (1972)Genres: heavy progressive, hard rock, proto progRDM followed up ”La Bibbia” with another 29-minute album, this time a concept album based on the philosophy of Hegel. The style is quite similar to that on “La Bibbia”, heavy metal mixed with progressive tendencies in four long songs. It goes without saying that the album length is a disgrace.
Besides the loud and noisy heaviness the record also offers some acoustic moments complete with some flute playing. I find the over-toned and very dominating fuzz bass playing very good and interesting; others will perhaps find it annoying and over the edge. Like the “La Bibbia” album, “Io Come Io” also suffers from some repetitions in its themes but on the whole this is another good effort from RDM, well worth the investment if you like heavy (proto progressive) rock with good guitar and bass work together with some fine singing.
