Circus 2000 - An Escape From a Box

1972 Italy

April 21, 2007

One of the more misunderstood albums from the Italian prog rock scene. Mainly because it has nothing in common with what one expects from the land of PFM or Banco. Circus 2000 are the European extract of prime Jefferson Airplane, but progged up ala Julian’s Treatment, Mad Curry or Sandrose. “Escape From a Box” is one of the most creative albums from this niche. Laid back, sensuous, hypnotic, and mesmerizing. Resident hottie Silvana Aliotta provides the sultry, and witchy squeaky vocals. Hippy dippy opener ‘Hey Man’ only slip up, and even most of that tune works when the instrument engines start to roar. Gorgeous purple butterfly and yellow snake cover is screaming for a Japanese mini-LP reissue.

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