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
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 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
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
"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
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
It's my life, don't try to forget. more
Great voice and fantastic duo with the legendary Alan Parsons. R.I.P. more
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
The quintessential Rock voice. His screams in "Love, Reign O'er Me" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" engraved inside me. more
Definitely a very good album, the most badass and gritty from PJ Harvey, with its omnipresent distorted guitar riffs accompanied by the solid and engaging rhythm section by Rob Ellis (drums) and Steve Vaughan (bass). The three of them are really fierce and in great shape. On production, the magical touch of Albini. I can’t give it a 5 because, in the long run, it feels a bit repetitive and not all tracks live up to the masterpiece (many are still splendid, though), but it remains a great album. more
An excellent CD of varied and exhilarating alternative rock. Stunning cover, psychedelic booklet, and how can you give less than 5 after the opener? more
As soon as I read Tesla, I immediately think of the brilliant physicist, and then sometimes I also remember the band. more
One of my all-time favorites, especially thanks to the beautiful and hypnotic "Echoes," in my opinion one of the most gorgeous suites in history, which continues to fascinate me even after years and years of listening... more
Debut in '71 for this Southern band led by the charismatic Jim "Dandy" Mangrum. The album is still a bit raw and rough around the edges, but it already contains a great classic of the band, "Hot And Nasty." A band that has always remained in the shadow of the more famous (and talented) Allman and Skynyrd, yet managed in '74 to be one of the highlights of the California Jam, one of the most important rock concerts of the decade. more
After wrapping up the project with the Crazy World, the wild (but genius and visionary) Arthur Brown gives birth to Kingdom Come with this album from '71, a special and unique record, I believe, in terms of creativity and madness... more
The Finnish band achieves stylistic perfection with their third album released in 1996; completely abandoning the Death Metal sounds of their early days, the album unfolds through eleven songs where folk, progressive, and '70s hard rock combine to create an epic sound, further distinguished by the growling vocals and clean vocals. "The Orphan" and the subsequent "On Rich And Poor" are songs with a wonderfully elegiac pace... An undisputed masterpiece... more
Defining The Mars Volta remains a daunting task, to say the least; a band that unleashed a "controlled fury" at concerts, at times uncontrollable, with their tracks stretched into mind-blowing instrumental improvisations... Z A P P I A N I (in their grandeur)... more
To pass the time while waiting for the new Dire Straits album set to be released the following year, Mark Knopfler, accompanied by three trusted friends and guitar virtuosos, published this record in 1990, which serves as his tribute to old-fashioned country and traditional music. A straightforward work, without great pretensions, that shines with its gem "Your Own Sweet Way," a rock-blues piece with light and dark hues and a sinuous rhythm. Class and fun. more
the best rock band of the last 15 years!!! ...they will remain in history. exceptional. more