Listen to two versions of new PFM track Central District

By Scott Munro
( Prog )
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Premiata Forneria Marconi release English and Italian versions of their new track Central District (Quartiere Generale) - from upcoming album Emotional Tattoos

The Emotional Tattoos mural in Milan
The Emotional Tattoos mural in Milan

Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) have released two versions of their new track Central District (Quartiere Generale) in both English and Italian.

It’s the first material from the band’s upcoming album Emotional Tattoos, which will arrive on October 27 via InsideOut Music.

The cover artwork was created by by Stefano and Mattia Bonora with art direction by ArtKademy and the concept by Aereostella – and it was revealed as a mural painting in Milan, Italy.

The band say: “On the album cover we can see a spaceship headed by Franz Di Cioccio and Patrick Djivas which leads the fans in unexplored territory.

“The new PFM’s world where music has not only one identity but embraces many different musical genres. Emotional Tattoos is an album which will print feelings on your skin.”

In addition, PFM have announced a run of tour dates which will see them play shows in Italy, Netherlands, Japan, Mexico and the US – with a Brazilian tour to be announced in due course.

Emotional Tattoos is now available for pre-order.

Premiata Forneria Marconi Emotional Tattoos tracklist

  1. We’re Not An Island
  2. Morning Freedom
  3. The Lesson
  4. So Long
  5. A Day We Share
  6. There’s A Fire In Me
  7. Central District
  8. Freedom Square
  9. I’m Just A Sound
  10. Hannah
  11. It’s My Road

Premiata Forneria Marconi 2017⁄2018 tour dates

Sep 29 Modena Piazza Roma, Italy
Sep 30: Montesarchio Piazza San Sebastiano, Italy
Nov 14: Torino Teatro Colosseo, Italy
Nov 15: Genova Teatro Carlo Felice, Italy
Nov 25: Zoetermeer De Borderij, Netherlands
Dec 01: Padova Gran Teatro Geox, Italy
Dec 02: Varese Teatro Openjobmetis, Italy
Jan 09: Tokyo Billboard Live, Japan
Jan 10: Tokyo Billboard Live, Japan
Jan 11: Osaka Billboard Live, Japan
Jan 31: Bologna Teatro Duse, Italy
Mar 02: Milan Teatro Dal Verme, Italy
Mar 10: Brescia PalaBrescia, Italy
Mar 11: Santa Maria degli Angeli Teatro Lyrick, Italy
Mar 12: Rome Teatro Olimpico, Italy
Mar 13: Napoli Teatro Augusteo, Italy
May 03: Ciudad de Mexico BlackBerry Hall, Mexico)
May 06, 2018 Gettysburg Majestic Theater, PA
May 12: Legnano Teatro Galleria, Italy

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Scott Munro
Scott Munro
Louder e-commerce editor

Scott has spent 35 years in newspapers, magazines and online as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in the summer of 2014 before moving to the e-commerce team in 2020. Scott keeps Louder’s buyer’s guides up to date, writes about the best deals for music fans, keeps on top of the latest tech releases and reviews headphones, speakers, earplugs and more. Over the last 10 years, Scott has written more than 11,000 articles across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog. He's previously written for publications including IGN, the Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald newspapers, covering everything from daily news and weekly features, to tech reviews, video games, travel and whisky. Scott's favourite bands are Fields Of The Nephilim, The Cure, New Model Army, All About Eve, The Mission, Cocteau Twins, Drab Majesty, Marillion and Rush.