Ezio are based around singer /guitarist Ezio Lunedei and acoustic 12-string guitarist Mark ‘Booga’ Fowels. Ezio are a massive draw and sellers in mainland Europe but have a cult following in the UK.

This live show was recorded in the band’s hometown of Cambridge in front of a very appreciative audience. The songs range from poignant ballads dealing with love and the darker side of life, to a few bouncy rock ‘n’ roll numbers.

The playing of Fowels is a definite highlight as he is a very skilled and dextrous player. ’59 Yards’ is an album highlight with its witty lyric wrapped in a subtle and catchy melody.

Ezio are one of many bands/artists that produce damn fine music but never seem to get the airplay as they don’t have the current image or sound wanted by labels and mainstream radio stations. Shame, as they deserve a wider audience particularly here in the UK.

Good live sound throughout on the album and it makes for an enjoyable listen.

****

Review by Jason Ritchie

***** Out of this world | **** Pretty damn fine |
*** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan |
** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly