THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Regarded as one of the finest guitarists of the modern rock scene, Alberto Piccolo aka Little Albert is known for his work in the revered Italian doom metal band Messa, who have garnered exceptional feedback on the global heavy scene and performed on major stages across Europe, the U.K. and North America.
His new solo album The Road Not Taken deals with the concept of choice and is divided into a series of reflections on love gone wrong, regrets and mental health. The setting of The Road Not Taken story takes us to the Arizona desert, with Little Albert’s inspiring and deeply moving ’70s blues-rock as a soundtrack. Skillfully moving between timeless delta blues and jazz interwoven with flashes of brilliant heaviness, his immaculate technique recalls guitar heroes such as Muddy Waters and Joe Bonamassa, while his soulful crystalline vocals have the modern bite of The Black Keys or Gary Clark Jr. The Road Not Taken is a heartfelt and languorous seven-tracker that feels like nothing but a caress to the ears.
With support from Alex Fernet on bass and Diego Dal Bon on drums, this new album also features a special cover of Louisiana bluesman Little Walter’s celebrated classic Blue and Lonesome. Fully recorded on analog tape, The Road Not Taken exudes both a vintage authenticity and an unwaveringly modern attitude — the result of a relentless reflection and deconstruction that makes Little Albert one the most outstanding newcomers of the Italian rock scene. The Road Not Taken was recorded, mixed and mastered by Matteo Bordin at Outside Inside Studio in Volpago del Montello, Italy. Produced and arranged by Piccolo, with lyrics by Piccolo and Sara Bianchin.”
