Marco Mattei released the single “Just Tired” taken from his upcoming solo album “Age Of Fragility,” scheduled for release on May 16, 2025. The album features exceptional musicians such as Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, Trey Gunn, Duilio Galioto and many others.
Here is a preview of the single “Just Tired“:
“Age of Fragility” is the second solo album from innovative Italian guitarist and songwriter Marco Mattei. This genre-defying work blends World Beat, Progressive Rock, and Art Rock, offering a rich sonic tapestry that explores the delicate realities of modern life.
Marco recorded the album in Dreamland Recording Studios in Woodstock, NY with Duilio Galioto (keys) and the classic Peter Gabriel rhythm section featuring drummer Jerry Marotta and bassist Tony Levin. Guest appearances on the album include Tony‘s former King Crimson bandmate Trey Gunn and spoken word from Jennifer Maidman (David Sylvian, Boy George).
At its core, “Age of Fragility” is a concept album that examines themes of isolation, indifference, emotional dependency, fragile relationships, self sabotage, and depression. Through evocative storytelling and poignant lyricism, Mattei paints a vivid portrait of the complexities of the human experience, making this album a deeply introspective and thought provoking journey.
This album is dedicated to all people struggling to fit in today’s society.
“A word of gratitude to the amazing musicians that inspired me and contributed to this album with their magic touch and to those that encouraged me and provided their valuable feedback during the process.” – Marco Mattei
The album will be released on May 16, 2025 via M.P. & Records (except for USA and Canada), Distributed by G.T. MUSIC Distribution/Edizioni Musicali Micio Poldo.
Artwork by Bernhard Wösteinrich, elaborated for the Italian version by OndemediE.
Pre-Order the album on Bandcamp: https://marcomattei3star.bandcamp.com/album/age-of-fragility
Tracklist:
01. Just Tired
02. You Don’t Deserve It
03. Human Again
04. Wrong
05. Insomnia
06. A Trick of the Mind
07. Watermark in My Heart
08. So Fragile
09. End of the Line
10. Just Tired (Extended Version)
Lineup:
Marco Mattei / Electric Guitars, Guitar Loops, Bouzouki, Acoustic Guitars, Celesta, Keyboards, Percussion, and Programming, Lead Vocals (2)
Duilio Galioto / Piano, Wurlitzer, Hammond B3, Mellotron, Lowrey Organ, Rhodes Mk1, Vox Continental, Farfisa Compact Deluxe, Memory Moog
Jerry Marotta / Drums, Percussion
Tony Levin / Electric Bass, Upright Bass
Dave Bond / Lead Vocals (1, 10), Backing Vocals (2)
Malena Ramonet / Lead and Backing Vocals (3)
Tino Boley / Lead Vocals (4)
Jennifer Maidman / Voice (5)
Trey Gunn / Warr Guitar (5)
Jeff Kightly / Lead and Backing Vocals (6)
Peter Voronov / Violin (6)
Joe Edelmann / Lead and Backing Vocals (7)
María Betania Hernández / Cello, Viola and Violin (7, 8)
Wrongonyou / Lead and Back Vocals (9)
Michele Boni / Cavaquinho (9)
Katrin Romanova / Harp (9)
