Timoria
They were a good band, before Renga discovered the joys of San Remo (and Pedrini the passerina). more
The Kinks
Forerunners of punk and great inspirations for subsequent generations of rockers. Epoch-making records in the Sixties, excellent levels also in the Seventies. They had the good taste to quit when they reached a certain age (unlike the Rolling Stones, who at 70 are still on stage strutting around and thinking they're twenty, with those ridiculous dyed hair) had nothing to envy to the Beatles. I wish I could be like David Watts, papapapà-papapapà, papapapà-papapapà more
The Jam
The Modfather(s). One of my all-time favorite bands. Always with one foot in the Sixties revival and one foot in the "modern world" of post-punk. Paul Weller, a little guerrilla fighter but dressed with style. Adorable. more
Led Zeppelin
They copied a bit from here and a bit from there, but, unlike others, they did it well. Great band, but now everyone knows them, especially they are on the lips (and on the shirts) of people who know nothing about rock music and talk just to hear themselves speak, trying to give the impression that they listen to "serious music" (it's a bit like what happens with Queen and Pink Floyd), and in the long run, this makes them almost irritating to me. 3 stars, no more. more
Charles Bukowski
All those quotes shared on Facebook by people who don't even know who the Poèts Maudits are can't be wrong.. What do you recommend? Better yet: what the hell did he write? :p more
Quentin Tarantino
He likes to drink Cristal. more
Small Faces
Small Feces. A funny line. Getting serious, though, Robert Plant blew Steve Marriott away, both in life and death. Listening to "You Need Loving" from their first album, just to name one. Modernists. more
The Pretty Things
Spectacular band, both live and on record. Passionate, intense, wild, raw, unjustly undervalued, both today and in their time. The singles from the early years and the first 2 albums are masterpieces (in 1966 they also made a fun mini-film to support the second album, "Get The Picture?", riding the Beatles craze of the time) a third album that was a transitional work, and then the psychedelic shift with "S.F. Sorrow" and "Parachute," it's a pity that afterwards they turned to commercial rock. more
William S. Burroughs
Il "prete" lo chiamavano. more
Charles Bukowski
Saint protector of Californication more
Thin White Rope
They take their name from a metaphor for sperm, used by Burroughs in "Naked Lunch." Just for this, I give them the highest rating. more
South Park
Simply the most brilliant "cartoon" that has ever been conceived and created. In reality, it's a false cartoon, as it is a fierce satire of American society, made by genius authoring Americans. By the way, do you like fish sticks? more
The Velvet Underground -The Velvet Underground & Nico
A monument, a true work of art. I have no adjectives to describe this record, I only say that these guys were geniuses, fucking geniuses: "Venus In Furs," "Heroin," "The Black Angel's Death Song," and "European Son" are mind-blowing. An album that surpasses the "meager" 5 stars. Golden statue for Lou Reed and John Cale. Monolith. more
The Waterboys -Fisherman's Blues
The peak of the Waterboys with an immensely captivating folk rock sound featuring ballads like "A bang on the ear" and the sublime melody of the title track with a remarkable drive. More upbeat tracks like "we will not be lovers" and "World party" alternated with sweet slow songs and instrumental pieces. It lacks for nothing... It just waits to enter your collection. more
Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains
I have been "rebuked" for handing out five stars too easily. I wonder how it's possible to give less to this further project of my cousin Les; and moreover, we are dealing with a Colonel... Regards... more
Mark Knopfler -Golden Heart
"Golden Heart," released in 1996, represents the first true solo work by Mark Knopfler, who was already engaged in various soundtracks and collaborations. An album where the country and folk spirit of the tracks is brought to the forefront, not lacking skillful electric touches, such as in the second song "Imelda," featuring that uniquely unmistakable sound of Mark's guitar which cannot help but be associated with the unforgettable Dire Straits... Master of Music... more
Cedric Bixler-Zavala
First in "At The Drive In" and then in "The Mars Volta": one of the best singers of recent years, able to handle massive live performances without losing an ounce of his innate melodic power... more
Talk Talk
It's my life, don't try to forget. more
Eric Woolfson
Great voice and fantastic duo with the legendary Alan Parsons. R.I.P. more
Muse
Until the third album "Absolution," I didn’t mind them thanks to their impactful electric rock. Then they took the path of success at the expense of musical brilliance... pompous... more