rock in its purest form... more
A bit overrated. But he has done something good too ("Neo Geo"). more
After the traumatic end of Husker Du, Bob Mould takes a moment of reflection, which is interrupted two years later by his solo debut. An album where he deliberately unplugs, with a sound that is worlds away from the grandeur of his unforgettable first band; a rock sound that at times ventures into a minor key, with hints of pop and folk that bring Bob closer to the American songwriting of the era; an album that marks the beginning of a fluctuating career, filled with both brilliant works and embarrassing missteps. more
Tireless engine, first in At The Drive In, then in The Mars Volta, and finally in a myriad of solo works where all his talent shines through: a crazy intersection between Hendrix, as he is left-handed like the Seattle guitarist, on acid who discovered Santana... Productive... more
It might be a bore, but you can't just give it 1 star, for crying out loud! more
Musicians of the Madonna. more
It's impossible not to love this man; he embodied the free spirit in Husker Du, with that rebellious attitude of his: a flower child of hardcore-punk... I've always found his drumming genius, and he played hard, in perfect harmony with his singing... "Never Talking To You Again"... more
It's the last album, released in 1998 under the immortal name DEATH; there will be no follow-up for Chuck, who will be struck down by cancer a few months later, leading to his passing in December 2001. We are left with a magnificent album: a further development of the sonic perfection achieved with "Symbolic". The sound of perseverance, prophetically titled by the boy from Florida; a series of songs that transcend the barriers of Death Progressive, soaring towards infinity and eternity. more
Elegant, lysergic, at times brilliant... But they don't overly resonate with me; they seem redundant and, in the long run, somewhat cloying. more
Despite a solo career marked by some missteps, I can't give Bob anything less than five stars... Husker Du remains one of the most important and representative bands of the eighties..."Something I Learned Today"... Forever. more
The stylistic and musical growth of Carcass seems endless, having reached their fourth album "Heartwork" released in 1993; a Death Metal that aims, and succeeds, to incorporate that melodic form that characterizes many tracks on the album, thanks to the excellent work of the Steer/Amott guitar duo. A surgical and refined guitar work, featuring a series of riffs where the Heavy matrix takes shape, creating an album that will be a reference for dozens of bands. "Death Certificate". more
Absolutely essential. Then, this game of "let's attack the sacred monster" doesn't sit well with me regardless. They were formidable, whether you like it or not. more
Brainy and paranoid, but the cornerstone of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. An exceptional mind, a remarkable lyricist, and a notable musician. And, fuck the detractors, I really love The Final Cut as well. A giant, Ruggero Acque. more
Among the greatest rock saxophonists of all time, without him, Van Der Graaf Generator would never have had that deep, dark, and dramatic sound typical of their music. An exceptional musician, also involved in several solo masterpieces of his trusted companion Hammill, as well as a fundamental member of the backing band for Alan Sorrenti in the early seventies (he plays in Vecchio Incensiere, among others). Hats off. more
I don't know. more
When I need to associate the repetitiveness of a distorting sound that seems to never end, combined with a gigantic sense of destabilizing sensory hypnosis, I just have to utter the name of the L O O P....Mantrici.... more
They were among the founders of European Death Metal, thanks to the debut "Left Hand Path," which contained all those "brutally wonderful" characteristics of the genre, along with a crushing, unhealthy, oppressive sound that made the album unique... Ferali... more
First in Genesis, then continuing with a solo career where he crossed the thresholds of immortality in Music. A Master, one of the few... Fundamental... more
I have always considered this "Live At The BBC" as a sort of "garage" album by Dire Straits. Indeed, we hear six songs performed here, in 1977, that the following year will compose the sonic wonders of the band's self-titled debut album. A rough record, but one that certainly highlights the characteristics of a sound that will turn out to be an invaluable strength throughout the band's career... Indispensable, at least for me... more
With their seventh studio album, the Canadians Voivod achieve stylistic perfection through a sound that is always marked by a personal form of Heavy-Thrash, much more controlled than their explosive beginnings, taking on progressive connotations, making this record a masterpiece of technique and (calibrated) rage. It all begins with "Fix My Heart," which showcases all the characteristics of the album, culminating in the cosmic "Jack Luminous"... Progressive... more