Kina
Cercando... (+cd)
Kina's first album, 'Irreale Realtà' was a good proof of the Italian hardcore scene vitality and a confirmation that Kina was definitely one of the most original and creative bands on the European scene. 1986 was a transition year. Punk began to loose its energy and while many of the bands from the first wave were gone, Kina decided to work on their second album, and for this they chose a studio owned by a former hippie in Aosta. They entered the studio with very clear ideas. Velocity? Yes! Just a little bit less than before. Melody? Yes, and in this case a little more than before! Solos? Sure! And wild too. Short songs? Of course, even if now they feel like trying something different as well. After one month of studio work, they finally got a concise and intense album. Some kind of raw and rusty thing coming from big and extremely loud amps. The new path seems to allow the band to explore new sound territories where a new kind of melodic lines mix up with past experiences and new genres, metal included. It's a sad and dark sounding album including songs which would become classics in the band's repertoire. In 1986 Kina consisted of Sergio Milani - drums and vocals, Alberto Ventrella - guitar and vocals and Gianpiero Capra - bass and vocals.