Aerostation bring impressive technical expertise blending all its sonic creations superbly, but the most appealing aspect is that it is original and different.
ROCK REVOLUTION
Is there a revolution in the genres of progressive rock? Along with moves to extend the boundaries of folk rock with groups like Magpie Arc, on evidence of some recent global releases, there seems to new developments away from blatantly derivative Yes, Floyd or Genesis to groups exploring new sonic experiences. Aerostation, consisting of Alex Carpani, vocals and keytar, Gigi Cavalli Cochi drums, and Jacopo Rossi bass are an example of this.
Those familiar with our own unique trio Exploring Birdsong, who have gone for a more keyboard based music rather than guitar based, will note the absence of a lead or rhythm guitarist in this Italian trio as well.
We arrive in the world of Aerostation sadly a little late. This release came in Autumn 2025 a full 7 years after the debut album on the Italian based Aerostella label.
SWIRLING CREATIVE SOUNDS
From the eerie crackly opening track The Dive we rapidly experience something different, it quickly develops into a a poppy A Distant Cry but in the background is a mix of swirling sounds with some acrobatic vocals leading the way. A whole wall of sounds greets us in Life Is Calling with an intricate bass run setting it all up. Its an expansive sound but it doesn’t get lost in the huge variety of sounds and vocal delivery maintaining its catchy feel.
By now we’ve established what they are all about. And Meet At The End Of The World and The Wait Is Over continue the vibe , interest and throw out surprises with unpretentious lyrics. Again splendid bass riffs and tricky percussive time signatures prevail and the ever-changing keyboards mean you don’t miss the lead guitar solos one bit, although within some parts of Drive My Soul you’d swear there a guitar bursting out in places.
The breezy Life Is Too Short spurs us on with its bouncy percussion and vibrant vocals. Soulshine offers the slower tempo side of Aerostation, it begins with an ethereal quality, the keyboards have a shimmering guitar feel mixed in with the sound effects then Run As The Sun Goes Down livens things up again before a dreamy start to the pleadingly lyrical Messiah concludes this interesting album with a calmer mood with expansive sonic washes.
The technical expertise of the band is impressive in blending all its sonic creations but the most appealing aspect is that it is original and different.
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