London Underground (ITA) | Artist

London Underground is an Italian progressive psych-rock band founded 1998 in Pisa, Italy, by Daniele Caputo (drums, vocals), Marco Piagessi (bass) and Gianluca Gerlini (keyboards). A side project of drummer/vocalist Daniele Caputo's heavy-psych band Standarte, this new trio took their name from the very style of music that was played in the London underground during the late 60's. Bassist Stefano Gabbani eventually replaced Piagesi and then guitarist Gianni Vergelli also joined in. Their style is similar to Standarte but much less heavy, and the guitars are used sparingly, leaving room for Gerlini to shine on the Hammond organ, Mellotron and Moog. Their albums feature excellent vocal harmonies that would have fit right into any Beatles or Traffic album of old. As influences go, there are distinct echoes of Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Atomic Rooster, Caravan, Argent, and the Beatles. To-date the band has released four highly recommended studio albums: London Underground (2000), Through a Glass Darkly (2003), Honey Drops (2010) and Four (2018). The overall sound is very British (these Italian vocalists possess an impeccable command of the English language) and all albums are expertly played and well produced. This band should not be confused with the UK post-punk/dub outfit from the 1980's of the same name.

Artist Website: londonundergroundband.com

Featured Albums: London Underground (ITA)

Related Artists: Standarte

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