Pink Floyd
They have indelibly marked the history of '70s rock - both from a qualitative-musical and commercial standpoint - stringing together a long series of masterpieces that peaks with the sacred triad "The Dark Side of the Moon"/"Wish You Were Here"/"The Wall," led by a paranoid, egocentric yet genius (Roger Waters) and a guitarist capable of producing the most beautiful solos of all time (David Gilmour)… and Syd Barrett? Bah… never liked him, I find him massively overrated… more
Banco del Mutuo Soccorso
The first three albums alone (especially the masterpiece "Darwin") would be enough to proclaim them the best Italian progressive band. Exceptional musicians and genius composers, Di Giacomo has been one of the greatest Italian voices of all time. It's a shame about the pop drift of the '80s (common among all the greats of prog), which still gifted us with a few masterpieces like the splendid "Moby Dick." Magical and visionary, far too often unjustly forgotten when discussing great Italian music. more
Genesis
One of the greatest progressive groups of all time, perhaps only second to Pink Floyd. With Peter Gabriel, they reached incredible heights of perfection; after his departure, they simplified their sound considerably but continued to produce masterpieces. Following Hackett's exit, they gradually slipped into more unabashed pop, but always done well. On Peter Gabriel: excellent composer, visionary poet, and formidable stage animal, but as the voice of the group, Phil Collins is much better. more
Genesis -Selling England By The Pound
Absolute masterpiece by Genesis and perhaps of progressive music in general (it competes with "The Dark Side of the Moon"). Perfection from the first to the last note. more
Genesis -Nursery Cryme
Not the best album by Genesis (still slightly unripe), but nonetheless a masterpiece, a milestone of progressive rock. Just for "The Musical Box" it would deserve 7 stars! more
Genesis -A Trick Of The Tail
A fantastic album by Genesis that doesn't suffer at all from Peter Gabriel's departure; rather, they indulge themselves in creating a very diverse, heterogeneous record full of beautiful tracks. One of their best albums, the decline of the band is still a long way off. more
Slipknot
It's not a genre I usually listen to, but these guys, both in how they present themselves and the music they make in their field, don't seem that bad to me. What do you think about the latest single? Slipknot - The Negative One [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
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Tim Buckley -Goodbye And Hello
What a thing! Not at the level of Starsailor and Lorca, but for me, it’s already a wonderful marvel, at every level. The beauty of tracks like "Once I Was," "Phantasmagoria in Two," "Pleasant Street," and the title track is superior. more
Joy Division -Closer
There would be nothing to say about this LP. It's like discovering hot water. One of the most beautiful records of all time, in my opinion. more
The Bevis Frond
"Miasma," "Inner Marshland," "Triptych," unmissable for those who love psychedelia, garage rock, Hendrix, electric folk, screaming guitars, ringing ears, J Mascis, and lo-fi recordings------ Bevis Frond - Lights are changing
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John Zorn
WARNING: MAY BE ADDICTIVE more
Dead Can Dance
Naaaah, too mystical, too dark, too ethnic, too particular, too anything........... to be appreciated by ordinary mortals! more
Breach
What do you want to say? Seedlike, impressive, unique. more
I cani
"...I haven't shit in three weeks. I have so much crap piled up that if you hold your ear to my belly, you can hear a single by Cani" (cit.) more
Lee Dorrian
Not even twenty defines the "sung" growl in Napalm Death; a career that continues, heavily, in the immense Cathedral. Producer and talent scout with his label Rise Above...OSSIANIC...The Five CROSSES are necessary... more
Franco Battiato -Caffè de la Paix
Listened to again today, on cassette. Nothing to do, for me this remains perhaps Battiato's most inspired work ever. Eight pieces of poetry, philosophy, sweetness, and ethnic influences. A giant. more
Tomba
Underrated actor more
Franco Battiato
Madly eclectic. A researcher, a scholar of the "sound" format. "Fetus," "Pollution," "Sulle Corde di Aries," "L'Era del Cinghiale Bianco," "La Voce del Padrone," "Caffé de la Paix" and the list goes on. « L'esotomia, I'IBM-azione, de-cloro-de-fenilchetone, essedi-etilizzazione, have given birth to programming! » more
Emerson, Lake & Palmer -Brain Salad Surgery
It may not please everyone, but it must be acknowledged that it is the highest expression of the intentions of the three musicians. Those who, like me, love the musical path they have taken will adore it. more
Lou Reed -Berlin
There's a bit of everything in Lou Reed. My favorite album of his. more