This excellent recording is largely considered to be 's magnum opus. The trio, comprised of (vocals, bass, guitar), (organ/Mellotron, piano), and (drums), produced some of the best ever recorded. Influenced by and , the band forged their own unique blend of sophisticated symphonic . 's vocals give the music an ethereal quality, and he actually sounds quite a bit like (or the other way around). Their high level of musicianship is evident on but the focus is more on mood, song structure, and texture. The original recording contains Italian lyrics, while vocalist penned English lyrics for a subsequent release. Stick with the Italian version for the full effect of this classic. ~ Robert Taylor