Bob Marley
He is also a piece of history, a piece of history that I don't like, but undeniably he has had his say. more
Bob Marley
I'm not a fan of reggae, but a 2.5 average for Bob is just unacceptable. Ugly bastards. more
The Doors
A little group for junkies and fake poets... ridiculously overrated. more
Karaoke
Horror. more
Peter Gabriel -Peter Gabriel III
Great little guide on human madness. Gabriel skips the middle ground and goes much deeper than the PF in Dark Side, in my opinion. more
Leda Battisti
The surname alone is not enough. more
Karaoke
It’s quite funny... But damn, everywhere you go "Io vagabondo," "Acqua e sale," "Brivido felino," "Non voglio mica la luna," "Rose rosse," "Perdere l'amore," "L'emozione non ha voce"… But seriously, can’t you guys show a bit of creativity in your song selection??? Then again, there’s also the issue of those shitty lyrics displayed on the screen. more
R.E.M. -Document
With their fifth work, the last for the I.R.S. record label, the boys from Athens reach one of their absolute masterpieces; a rock album of unparalleled quality, with all the characteristics of a sound and a voice that brush against perfection. From the opening track "Finest Worksong", through the segments of "Exhuming McCarthy" and finally arriving at the true anthem of "The One I Love"; not to mention the cover of "Strange" by the seminal Wire. A perfect ten, at least for me. more
Mina
The best! more
Bob Marley
The winner of the Festival di Cann! more
R.E.M. -Murmur
Byrds, New Wave, Velvet Underground, Post Punk and melodic sensibility. Not the absolute best of R.E.M. (among the best, of course), but a fundamental debut for the Alternative Rock that they will help shape. more
Caravan
Injustice is done! more
Creedence Clearwater Revival -Cosmo's Factory
The masterpiece by the Californian band, a collection of classics to make legions of bands envious. Fogerty here brings out the best with tracks like "Long As I Can See The Light," "Up Around the Band," "Lookin' Out My Backdoor," and so on. An exceptional, fun album of rock 'n roll/country/soul based on simple yet effective structures and the great "black" voice of the leader... more
Spirogyra -St. Radigunds
Bought yesterday thinking they were the American Spirogyra, the jazz-fusion ones, I realized that I made a mistake. Good album of English folk in the style of Fairport, enriched by the angelic voice of singer Barbara Gaskin, their debut record and perhaps their best... rating 3.5. more
Steve Hackett -Voyage Of The Acolyte
Here the English guitarist does a great job showcasing all his immense qualities, collaborating with his long-time colleagues such as Rutherford and Collins and other excellent musicians. Notable are the stunning "Ace of Wands," "cattiva" and fast, the dreamy "Hands of the Priestess," and the masterpiece of the album, the concluding "Shadow of the Hierophant"... more
Genesis -Selling England By The Pound
I don't know how to define it, I can't find the words. I'm having a hard time since I said that Foxtrot is the best. I had forgotten about this gem and the battle is tough.
Firth of Fifth is the best track on the album and you can tell just from the opening, a pseudo-instrumental, meaning it's not always featuring Peter's wonderful voice. Dancing with the Moonlight Knight, on the other hand, is very voice-driven. Then there's something to say about Battle of Epping Forest: to understand it, to savor it, it needs to be listened to. more
Jack Black
Super funny, goofy, rock'n'roll and a bit of a jerk (in a good way). I really respect him, especially for the love he puts into rock, which he sees as a magical and wild world, and with Tenacious D he has managed to write pieces that, even in a comedic key, have well-known references to bands like Black Sabbath, The Who, and AC/DC. Great Nachooooo!! more
The Police
Great even though it could have lasted longer (great respect for Copeland). I also appreciate Every Breath You Take, that arpeggio very "forced melancholy to make a heartbreaking piece to then sell out" is very touching. As an album, I fondly remember Reggatta and the same Synchro... more
Carlotta
Absolutely horrific female name in pronunciation!!! I hope no one ever gives it to their daughter! more
Elton John -Leather Jackets
Wait... But is the author of this immense monstrosity really the same one who in 1970 covered Nick Drake and released albums like "Elton John" and "Tumbleweed Connection"? By golly, of course, huge success, copious amounts of cocaine, and inspiration at zero degrees make for a devastating cocktail. Reduced to an artistically null caricature, this is the ugliest album of all Elton John's ugly albums, something that in comparison makes "The One" from '92 look like a masterpiece. more