L'eliogabalo

by Emilio Locurcio

L'eliogabalo cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1977
  • Label: Cetra
  • Country: Italy
  • Community rating: 3.52/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Conceived as an ambitious musical drama based on the Roman emperor Elagabalus, Emilio Locurcio's 'L'eliogabalo' is a theatrical milestone in Italian progressive rock. The conceptual work blends intricate art-rock instrumentation with the poetic sophistication of traditional canzone d'autore. Featuring contributions from members of prominent Italian underground acts, the album delivers a dense and dramatic auditory experience.

Genres

Descriptors: male-vocals, italian, piano, theatrical, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Monologo D'Apertura: Tutto Quello Che Mi E Stato Tolto Lo Rivoglio
  2. Autoritratto Dentro Stanze Elettroniche
  3. Giovanna Labbromorto
  4. A Scaldarci Al Vino Dolce Dei Chilometri
  5. Dal Finestrino Del Treno
  6. La Ferrovia Celeste
  7. La Primavera Feroce
  8. La Scelta Di Essere Veramente Liberi
  9. Eliogabalo Imperatore
  10. La Gente In Strada
  11. La Morte Di Eliogabalo
  12. Avvertenze
  13. Finalino Per Altri Inizi

Credits

  • Emilio Locurcio - primary artist, arranged by, music by, lyrics by
  • Gaio Chiocchio - arranged by
  • Lucio Dalla - vocals [un contadino ancora puro]
  • Teresa De Sio - vocals [una ragazza metropolitana]
  • Rosalino Cellamare - vocals [uno studente medioborghese]
  • Claudio Lolli - voice [un dolce narratore]

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