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ROCKRESSIO ~ ROCKRESSIO
SVART 169 (Barcode: 6430065585268) ~ FINLAND ~ Progressive Rock

Recorded: 1972 Released: 2018

This is an archival release presenting the entire recorded legacy of the Finnish Rock / Prog group RockressioFind albums by this artist, which included vocalist Hans DalmanFind albums by this artist, guitarist Kalervo KaarreFind albums by this artist, bassist Tapio MattlarFind albums by this artist and drummer Matti EverhallFind albums by this artist. It includes eight original pieces, all composed by Mattlar or co-composed by him and Kaarre with lyrics in English. Four of these pieces were released on an EP, three are YLE (Finnish Broadcasting Company) recordings and one is an instrumental outtake of one of the EP tracks.

The music is a delightful nostalgic reminder of good times when Hard Rock / Prog and other ambitious attempts of the kind ruled the earth. The English lyrics are a bit out of place but they can be forgiven considering the fact that singing in English was almost universal for young Finnish Rock groups at the time.

Rockressio were basically a power trio plus vocalist, which was the most common Rock lineup at the time. All three instrumentalists were surprisingly gifted and their soaring riffs / guitar soloing / pulsating bass and excellent drumming are all worth being remembered.

Sadly the group disappeared almost immediately after recording the EP and kudos are due to SvartFind albums on this label Records for bringing this music back to circulation. For Heavy early Prog a la Black SabbathFind albums by this artist debut, this is an absolute must!
Updated: 09/10/2020Posted: 09/10/2020CD 1 Remastered Bonus Tracks Recommend To A Friend

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