Nico, Gianni, Frank, Maurizio ‎– Canti D'Innocenza Canti D'Esperienza (1973, CD, Italy)

Tracklist:
1. Innocenza Esperienza 5:452. Signora Carolina 7:40
3. Simona 1:40
4. L'Amico Della Porta Accanto 6:50
5. Vecchia Amica 7:50
6. Angelo Invecchiato 3:45

Musicians:
Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass – Frank Laugelli
Piano, Organ, Synth, Keyboards – Maurizio Salvi
Vocals, Drums – Gianni Belleno
Vocals, Lead Guitar, Strings – Nico Di Palo

Founded in 1973 - Disbanded in 1975 - Reformed briefly in 2007 as "Ibis Prog Machine"
IBIS were another member of the Italian prog rock contingent of the mid- seventies, more inclined toward the "heavy" side of that genre, with songs structured around organ and guitar. Their idea was to continue the more heavy elements of the NEW TROLLS sound, there are three members of this group : screamy vocals, heavy guitar all songs in English. The closest comparison would be to groups such as OSANNA or FOCUS.
A very good album, "Canti d'innocenza, canti d'esperienza" is the ideal follow-up to "Ut", with a convincing mix of classical and hard rock influences. They recorded "Sun supreme", released in 1974 and completely sung in english. A transition album, its hard rock style and english lyrics make it too similar to many foreign bands and little convincing. Despite the new line-up the band released in 1975 what's usually defined their best and more mature work with "Ibis". Highly recommended! (progarchives)