Sterling Morrison
The one who suffered the most from the Velvet Underground experience. He never accepted Lou Reed's horrendous behavior (even at the 93 reunion), and in the end, he was consumed by a terrible illness. Reed praised him after his death, but he didn't show up at his funeral, just like he had been absent for 20 years of silence. Essential to the sick sound of the V.U.! more
John Cale
In the '60s, a mad experimentalist: he wanted to change the atmospheric conditions with music, to name just one. A significant alchemical element of the Velvet Underground. A few good solo albums. more
Franz Kafka
Waking up one day and finding oneself transformed into an insect... more
Edgar Allan Poe
Dig deep into the human soul; the sense of "perversion" (as he understands it) in many of his writings is fascinating! more
Mimmo Dany
ARTIST, BRILLIANT... more
Six Organs of Admittance -The Sun Awakens
Divine album. A solemn work of mystical psychedelic folk, perhaps one of the best works by that genius Ben Chasny, who is also active in the incredibly loud and immense Comets On Fire. And during the lengthy mass of the concluding "River Of Transfiguration," it feels as if one is caught up in a magical ritual in some Tibetan monastery. Under peyote. Huge. more
Garcia
Excellent technician, few words and lots of actions. The only flaw: at the moment he can't get rid of the senators (and the banners) to truly rebuild the team. more
Frank Zappa -Absolutely Free
This morning, a dear friend of mine showed up at my house. We've never exchanged gifts in thirty years, and he brought me this album as an Easter gift, which adds to my little Zappa collection. I find it wonderful; everything is here: imagination, technique, genius. I would like to know your impressions, as many of you are more informed than I am; anyone who wants to share news, curiosities, and opinions, I thank you. (Just for the record, I reciprocated by buying him the vinyl today, found at a good price.) more
UFO -PHENOMENON
After two solid albums of blues-oriented space rock, the English group delivers an excellent work from '74, featuring the formidable German guitarist Michael Schenker, former Scorpion. Powerful and well-played hard rock (notably the famous "Doctor Doctor"), great rock songs with acoustic ballads enhanced by superb vocal harmonization. Then there's a great producer, Leo Lyons, former bassist of Ten Years After... more
Killing Floor -Out of Uranus
Unjustly regarded as a second-rate band in the English music scene, Killing Floor have talent to spare, with a blues rock infused with psychedelia that highlights all the musicians' qualities. The title track is a journey into the deepest and unknown space, a masterpiece, while "Call For The Politicians" and the fierce "Acid Bean" are also excellent. Another musical gem from 1970... more
Progenie Terrestre Pura
Seriously?? No one has defined them?? Anyway, they have been an exceptional discovery, truly. Extraterrestrial atmospheres, robotic voice, and to top it off, the roughness (but at times also the grace) of the guitars. It could be described as a sort of "Space Black Metal." more
Ty Segall
Another jerk, like Jay Reatard, if you know what I mean. more
XTC
5 stars to raise the average, otherwise I would give 4. Anyway, truly more than decent. more
Fiesta
Who knows why Christian holidays always happen when the sun and the moon find themselves in some particular position for Easter (Christmas low sun, Easter half moon, Ferragosto hot)... I believe it's because God or various deities are the Sun and the Sun is God. Without Him, where would we go? What do you think? And the moon and the Madonna. more
Bagna
If it gets wet, it's a good sign! ;) A wise man needs only a few words. more
Omero
Oh my bard without return, let your tongue speak to us the archetype of all human stories and his interactions with his kind. Father of all of us future poets. more
Kiwi
In winter, one a day. Half an hour before dinner. The following day, it will evacuate a marvel! Intestinal cleansers bringing beneficial substances. more
Garlic
Not just a mere condiment for fish, a coadjutant of all healings if taken regularly raw (if not digested, remove the inner green part) rubbed on the member helps its erection, inserted anally like a suppository cleans and disinfects the intestines and keeps you young. To be tried! more
Pippa
Mudingayi more