“Midnight Dreams” is the new solo album of the thirty-year old VALENTINO FRANCAVILLA, composed, played, sung and recorded entirely by him. While essentially a guitar virtuoso & songwriter, Valentino also owns very strong pipes and performs various instruments.
The album is an emotional and passionate expression of the composer, a lover of the classic 80s heavy metal, who wanted to keep this style with a touch of originality, guitar virtuosity and a modern sound reminiscent of the rock and metal productions of the golden years.
Of course this is an album recorded in a home studio, but with today’s tech he was able to create a mature, well rounded rocking album, at places with a neo-classical touch, at others commercial power.
On this impressive release Italian prodigy Valentino Francavilla transcends the 80s metal homage format with formidable guitar wizardry, a beautiful clear voice, memorable songwriting and polished production.
Heartily recommended for fans of Riot and lovers of Eighties / Nineties metal at large.
Tracklist:
01. Eternity (intro) (01:49)
02. Fireland (03:37)
03. Midnight Wolf (03:43)
04. Healing My Wounds (04:42)
05. Witches Tree (03:37)
06. Keep The Faith Alive (05:22)
07. Welcome To Hell (03:35)
08. Shadows And Lights (04:21)
09. Midnight Shred (04:21)
Valentino Francavilla – Midnight Dreams (2023)
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