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This is the third and last of the three American released Goblin compilation albums, featuring some of their finest tracks taken from the genius horror movies of Dario Argento between 1978 and 1984, as well as the films of other directors such as George Romero and a funky few from Italian TV shows ! Goblin are a pre-electro prog rock band from Italy and many of their tracks still stand up today in modern electro clubs and DJ sets. Some of the most sinister music you are ever likely to hear (even without the films' horror visuals !). The main hero behind it all is the Goblin mastermind Claudio Simonetti who plays keyboards, synths, organ and violin on their tracks. He teamed up with varying members of the band who brought guitar, bass, keyboards, synths, acoustic guitar, drums, percussion and piano to the mix, along with the most sinister instrument of all used, the mandolin :) At various points, Simonetti was the only member of Goblin left, but he soldiered on, churning out classic horror movie "electro rock" tracks for his friend the director Dario Argento. At times even after Goblin had split up for good, they would reunite just to score new horror films for Argento, showing their dedication to his cause of fine film music scores and delivering every time. Goblin have been sampled more than any other prog rock bands of the era, perhaps most famously for Justice's "Phantom" which is basically 95% Goblin's "Profondo Rosso" with just a few extra beats thrown in to disguise it slightly ! There is a Profondo Rosso video on youtube showing the very few musical differences between Goblin and Justice versions of the same track (the video will also give you an insight in Argento's horror genius !). If perhaps the 2007+ finest electro band of the moment (Justice) has great success using Goblin tracks then you should take note of how amazing and groundbreaking these guys were :) They are also heavily favoured by The Chemical Brothers and other electro / prog rock acts such as Tortoise... This compilation album features 16 tracks, including a remix and a couple of alternate versions, all taken from the Dario Argento and George Romero etc films they originally were used in so some moments will sound very horror (!) but you'll be amazed at how ace Goblin are ! I guess you can tell I am a huge fan of these chaps, you will be too if you give them a chance either by tucking into one of their CD's or by enjoying a Dario Argento film and marvelling at the finest and most sinister (electro style) movie music you've ever heard ! ENJOY, I know you will !!! :))))Read full review
