Dilatazione--Too Emotional For Maths

Imported shoegaze from Italy—a fine delicacy. Following along the instrumental paths of My Bloody Valentine, Ride, and label-mates My Majestic Star, Dilatazione’s Too Emotional For Maths contain 7 almost-fully instrumental tracks that at first seem to be a shoegazer’s dream come true. Ranging from 3 to over 7 minutes per song, Too Emotional For Maths carries a modest and informal mood—almost as if you’re sitting in on the band’s jam sessions. The songs feel loose and free to flow where they may, an interesting aspect that is both a boon and curse for the Italian group. Though a gem for some fans, the unfocused (and arguably rambling) quality of their songs may lose the attention spans of others. "Solo in una strada affollata" (which translates as "In One Road Only Crowded") and "Eva Robin’s meets Stefania Sandrelli" are excellent shoegaze grooves off the album. While some shoegaze fans will completely fall in love with Dilatazione’s unfiltered shoegaze work, others may find Too Emotional For Maths too drawn-out for me.

(Published at MusicEmissions.com)