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.

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)