ZIPPO - The Road To Knowledge
86/100
This is completely different music then the usual death metal that Mario sends me but my scepticism was quickly replaced by a brand new feeling. I liked it. Hahaha !!! This is the second cd by this band from Pescara Italy. The band is: Dave- vocals, Sergente -Guitar, Devis-guitar, Stonino-bass and Ferico- drums ;They have a self produced debut album recorded 2006 named 'Ode to Maximum' and since then the sound got heavier, darker and more psychedelic .This second piece is recorded and mixed in Italy and mastered in California by John Golden at Golden mastering Studio (Neurosis, Melvins,Primus). After this Silvio leaves the band due to personal reasons and is replaced by Devis. In summer 2008 Zippo signs a deal with Subsound records. Now something about the cd. It's a conceptual work inspired by the highly discussed book by Carlos Castaneda' The teachings of Don Juan' (1968) a true report of his experiences with a Yaqui Indian . I think they really captured the feeling of the journey in their songs. You can almost taste the peyote yourself !!! But you don't have to be stoned to enjoy this. I'm not. Some songs are really psychedelic but not over the top while other songs are melancholic and dark. And a song like Lizards can't be wrong is like a mantra. Perfect for yoga lovers. But most importantly, the cd really rocks. Very good vocals and although the cd lasts an hour it is varied enough to keep me interested. Well done.Corinne van den Brand
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