Uno is the sole album by the Italian progressive rock band Panna Fredda. The album was recorded in 1970 but their record company delayed the release until 1971 and provided very little marketing support. As a consequence the album was not successful and the group disbanded. Uno was recorded in 1970 making it "one of the first classics of Italian progressive rock."
Reception The album did not have a significant impact on release; however, it has been positively reviewed in later years. Dag Erik Asbjørnsen reviewing Uno in Scented gardens of the mind said: "The secrets behind the great success of this album are magnificent songwriting and musicianship, inventive instrumental ideas (often with references to classical music) and the consistent atmosphere throughout the album."
Jerry Lucky in The progressive rock files said: "A sound that is reminiscent of their contemporaries Banco and Semiramis only a little spicier sounding." Augusto Croce in Italian prog said: "With a great album, highly representative of the Italian prog sound, Panna Fredda should have deserved more success" and "The voice is good, the lyrics original and the album has no weak spots."
Personnel Angelo Giardinelli – guitar, lead vocals Lino Stopponi – keyboards Pasquale "Windy" Cavallo – bass – drums
Track listing
Later reissues added bonus tracks from Panna Fredda's two singles and some unreleased tracks.
Release history YearRegionLabelFormatCatalogBonus tracks1971ItalyVedetteLPVPA 8134 1989ItalyVinyl MagicCDVM 001 2005EuropeMayfair Music, VedetteLPVM 001 LP2: Delirio (Frenzy) 3:04, Strisce Rosse (Red Stripes) 2:502007Italybtf.itCDVMCD1186: Strisce Rosse 2:50, Delirio 3:04, Risveglio 3:04, Un Attimo Fa 3:15, Chiama Una Rondine 2:21, Estate 70 3:172011ItalyVinyl MagicLPVM 118 LP2: Delirio (Frenzy) 3:04, Strisce Rosse (Red Stripes) 2:502012ItalyVedetteLPVM LP 1182: Delirio (Frenzy) 3:04, Strisce Rosse (Red Stripes) 2:502013JapanBelle AntiqueCDBELLE 1321898: Strisce Rosse 2:50, Delirio 3:04, Risveglio 3:04, Un Attimo Fa 3:15, Chiama Una Rondine 2:21, Estate 70 3:17, Una Luce Accesa Troverai 2:40, Vedo Lei 2:42
References
External links
Uno at Prog Archives Uno at YouTube Panna Fredda at Italian Prog website