I TEMPLARI - La Luce (Destination X Records – DSX 33006) Italy 80's release LP of 1968 recordings (Beat, Garage Rock) | vinyl: NM (mint-) | cover: NM (mint-)

The rare LP La Luce by the obscure Italian band I Templari (released by Destination X Records) is a fascinating curiosity from the early Italian psychedelic and beat scene. It is a compilation album featuring recordings made by the band between 1968 and 1970. The record is described by music lovers and collectors of Italian progressive rock as an eclectic mix of genres. The album is divided into two distinct halves: Side A (Italian Originals): Contains original Italian-language songs, such as "Tornerà" and the title track "La Luce". "La Luce" is a striking, idiosyncratic reworking of the worldwide hit "Time of the Season" by The Zombies. Side B (English Covers): Focuses entirely on energetic covers of well-known rock and rhythm-and-blues classics, including "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones and "Summertime Blues". The album is a must-have for diehard fans of the obscure Italian '60s beat. The production is sometimes somewhat raw and dated, but the snapshot of the era and its rarity make it a unique piece of music history.