Equinox

Equinox

Album

THE TRIP, the Italo-British band formed in London in 1966, became the starting point of “progressive” music in Italian music history. With Atlantide, released in 1972 by Joe Vescovi, Arvid “Wegg” Andersen, and Furio Chirico, the band defined its sound as progressive rock and achieved major worldwide success.

The story of THE TRIP continued in 2022, fifty years after the release of the masterpiece Atlantide, with the birth of Furio Chirico’s THE TRIP: a new lineup led by Furio Chirico (the only remaining member of the historic trio), reviving the vision and sound of the original 1972 breakthrough. Alongside drummer Furio Chirico are outstanding musicians: Paolo “Silver” Silvestri (Hammond, synthesizers, vocals), Giuseppe “Gius” Lanari (lead vocals, bass), and Marco Rostagno (guitar, vocals).

“Equinox” is the new concept album by Furio Chirico’s THE TRIP, with the primary goal of opening new paths, advancing musical research and experimentation—with no nostalgic approach—while remaining deeply rooted in the most authentic progressive rock sound conceived by the original trio. The media are enthusiastic about the upcoming release of Equinox: Euro-Rock Press, the most prestigious Japanese music magazine, dedicated its entire cover to the band, stating:
“The legendary rock band THE TRIP has made a miraculous return with the new album Equinox by Furio Chirico’s THE TRIP!”

Japanese Exclusive Edition

(King Records: KIZC 701-3) – 2CD + DVD
Deluxe jewel box, special 12-page booklet, obi, Japanese liner notes

CD1 – EQUINOX (approx. 44 min)

CD2 – THE TRIP LIVE IN FOGGIA 1973 (approx. 40 min)

DVD – LIVE AT SALONE DEL LIBRO 2022 (approx. 43 min)

CD1 – EQUINOX

Nine brand-new unreleased tracks, including three instrumentals and six vocal pieces.

Composed and arranged by Furio Chirico’s THE TRIP:

  1. I’M FURY

  2. MOTHER EARTH

  3. A SUITE FOR EVERYONE

  4. CATCH THE DREAMIN’

  5. DOWNWARD ONWARD

  6. THE REASON INSIDE PLAYING

  7. SUMMER SOLSTICE

  8. REMEMBER JOE

  9. STORY OF A FRIEND

DVD – LIVE AT THE INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR 2022

Debut concert of the new lineup, performed at the prestigious Salone Internazionale del Libro in Turin on May 23, 2022.
The DVD includes the full concert: 3 tracks from Equinox, 4 from Atlantide (1972), and 1 from Caronte (1971):

  1. I’M FURY

  2. MOTHER EARTH

  3. A SUITE FOR EVERYONE

  4. ATLANTIDE

  5. EVOLUZIONE

  6. ANALISI

  7. DISTRUZIONE

  8. CARONTE I

Line-up:
FURIO CHIRICO – drums
PAOLO “SILVER” SILVESTRI – Hammond, synths, vocals
GIUSEPPE “GIUS” LANARI – lead vocals, bass
MARCO ROSTAGNO – guitar, vocals

CD2 – THE TRIP LIVE IN FOGGIA 1973

A historic THE TRIP recording, never before released, captured live in Foggia in 1973 with Joe Vescovi, Arvid “Wegg” Andersen, and Furio Chirico.
A rare and invaluable document from a time when very few recordings survived, made with technology far less advanced than today.
Includes 1 track from Time of Change (1973), 3 from Atlantide (1972), and 1 from Caronte (1971):

  1. RHAPSODIA (from Time Of Change)

  2. CARONTE I (from Caronte)

  3. ANALISI (from Atlantide)

  4. DISTRUZIONE (from Atlantide)

  5. IL VUOTO (from Atlantide)

Line-up:
JOE VESCOVI – keyboards, vocals
ARVID “WEGG” ANDERSEN – lead vocals, bass
FURIO CHIRICO – drums, vocals