Five years later, after artistic shifts and lineup changes, New Trolls returned with Concerto Grosso N.2 . Darker, more symphonic, and laced with Mellotron, this album abandoned the pop sensibilities of the first for pure, unadulterated prog. Tracks like "La Nuova Ali di Abramo" and "I Cavalieri del Tavolo Cubico" showcase complex time signatures and philosophical lyrics. While N.1 is beloved for its melody, N.2 is worshipped for its ambition.
This album served as the soundtrack for the film La Vittima Designata . It is famous for its fusion of 18th-century classical structures with hard rock. The first side features the iconic movements Allegro , Adagio , and Cadenza , while the second side is dominated by the 20-minute studio improvisation "Nella Sala Vuota".
A haunting piece dedicated to Jimi Hendrix .
Concerto Grosso No. 1 and No. 2 mark a new chapter in the Trolls' discography, showcasing the group's ability to experiment and evolve. The Trolls' music has always been characterized by its eclectic blend of pop, rock, and folk elements, and these new tracks are no exception.
For years, fans tolerated vinyl rips, compressed MP3s (128 or 256 kbps), and poorly remastered CDs. The dynamic range of these albums—from a whisper of a cello to a screaming Marshall stack—was constantly flattened. Enter (Free Lossless Audio Codec). FLAC preserves every single bit of the original master without loss. When you see "FLAC S-Top," you are looking at a very specific standard: