Blending the gritty energy of blaxploitation with the infectious rhythms of funk and the breezy charm of easy listening, Metropolis features 11 captivating tracks recorded by Alessandro Alessandroni in the late 1970s, originally intended for use in films, documentaries, and television programs. While three tracks were recently released on Alessandroni Proibito Volume Two, the remaining eighthave never been heard before.



A jazz-funk anthem to the city,the albumtakes listeners on a colorful exploration oflate-70s urban life: from the smoky and seductive"Pink Lights"– perfect for the opening credits of an eroticpoliziottescofilm – to the energetic"Official News," "Racing,"and"Scoop,"with their infectious easy-disco beats; and from thedreamy jazzvibes of "Traffic Reverie"and"Reflections Of Water" tothe cheerful and carefree"Country Girl"and"Life City".