Forty-five years after its original release, Stormy Six’s avant-prog masterpiece Macchina Maccheronica—a defining work of the Rock in Opposition (RIO) movement—is finally available again, remastered and pressed on 180g orange vinyl in a strictly limited run of 300 hand-numbered copies, each signed by founding member Franco Fabbri. Originally released in 1980, Macchina Maccheronica marked a radical evolution for the Italian ensemble, shifting from their folk-protest roots into daring, genre-defying territory. The album’s intricate compositions—featuring odd-time signatures, polyrhythms, and a rich tapestry of clarinets, brass, and strings—bridged avant-garde jazz, contemporary classical, and experimental rock. Its recurring motif, "Madonina," acts as a hypnotic anchor, weaving the album’s eclectic pieces into a cohesive, almost cinematic experience.

The record’s audacious vision earned Stormy Six the 1980 German Critics’ Award for Best European Band, beating out even The Police—a testament to its groundbreaking impact. Today, its influence resonates in the work of modern experimentalists like Battles and Black Midi, yet it remains a singular artifact of its era: playful, politically sharp, and sonically fearless. This reissue—the first since 1980—is a collector’s dream: a high-quality 180g pressing in vibrant orange, housed in a faithful reproduction of the original artwork. With only 300 copies available worldwide, each signed and numbered, this is a rare opportunity to own a pivotal piece of progressive music history. For fans of Henry Cow, Frank Zappa, and the outer limits of rock, Macchina Maccheronica isn’t just a relic—it’s a revelation.

"A whirlwind of wit, complexity, and rebellion—Stormy Six’s lost classic demands rediscovery." – The Quietus