SydBarrett96
The first masterpiece by Battisti, as well as one of the most influential Italian records of all time. Many justified words have always been spent (myself included) for the Battisti Avant-garde of “Anima Latina,” but in my opinion, this is by no means inferior. Guys, we are in 1971 (actually, the album was released 8 months after the recording because the Ricordi considered it too experimental for those times) and here we are at the highest levels of Italic Hard-Prog, with the entire PFM on instruments (only Pagani is missing) incredibly inspired. Extended tracks, whether instrumental or not, with Hammond organ and electric guitar solos (unthinkable stuff back then) with Lucio perhaps at his highest levels as singer and musician. Mogol said that Battisti had made this record with the Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple in mind, and you can definitely hear it. Very underrated, perhaps too much. more
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Dalia
Dalia

Coroner | DeRank™: 3,21

Strepitous lyrics, incredible vocals, and album covers as fascinating as they are unsettling. The best of the best you can find in Thrash Metal music. more
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Theo
Theo

Rihanna | DeRank™: -3,71

I would see her much better on Pornhub than as a singer. more
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Dalia
Dalia

Blind Guardian | DeRank™: 0,21

The granite explosiveness of "Imaginations From The Other Side" and the ethereal beauty of "Nightfall In Middle-Earth" are more than enough for a solid five. And then, first love is certainly not forgotten. more
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SydBarrett96
SydBarrett96

The Clash — London Calling | DeRank™: 7,19

Epochal record, one of the albums of my life. Objectively, choosing between this and the next one is almost impossible, as the creative period of the Clash between 1979 and 1980 remains immeasurable, but I’m (perhaps) more attached to this one. Let’s do this: I’ll keep them both. more
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Dalia
Dalia

AC/DC | DeRank™: 0,83

I love with Bon Scott.
I hate with Brian Johnson. more
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Dalia
Dalia

Ramones | DeRank™: 3,00

One, two, three, four... I'll take care of the five. more
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SydBarrett96
SydBarrett96

The Clash — Sandinista! | DeRank™: 4,48

Full and pachydermic creative bulimia. more
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Cervovolante
Cervovolante

Gianluigi Gasparetti | DeRank™: 0,00

R.I.P. - The only person in Italy who could speak knowledgeably about Klaus Schulze. Wherever you are, safe travels on the other side Gianluigi! more
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Dalia
Dalia

The Smashing Pumpkins | DeRank™: 0,21

"Siamese Dream" and "Mellon Collie..." are two masterpieces of stratospheric proportions. "Gish" is also quite beautiful, as it presents the ears with high-quality Grunge. more
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devale
devale

Labradford — Mi Media Naranja | DeRank™: 0,00

Listening to this record is like taking a slow escalator from the Moon to infinity. more
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SydBarrett96
Of the period with Mogol, this is absolutely the one I listen to the least. Not that it's a bad record; on the contrary, it's well-played and features the title track and "Nastro Rosa," which are among the best of Battisti's repertoire. The other songs are a couple of steps lower, even though I've always had a soft spot for “Gelosa cara.” Here, however, it’s clear that the fuel with Giulio Rapetti was now running low, and at times, the record feels a bit tired, as if it were trying to repeat the magic of the previous one, but not fully succeeding. It is still a good epitaph for a memorable era, and Mogol's words will never again be so significant: “who knows what will become of us, we will only find out by living.” 4 generous stars. more
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SydBarrett96
Great album, the first of the major Pop-International productions, largely driven by the two masterpiece singles: “Amarsi un po” and “Sì, Viaggiare.” The rest of the songs are still at good levels, with a couple of gems like “L’interprete di un film” and “Neanche un minuto di non amore.” However, I find both the previous and the subsequent ones to be superior, for sure. more
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Dalia
Dalia

The Smiths | DeRank™: 0,02

"Over the moor, take me to the moor... Dig a shallow grave and I'll lay me down..." Never in my life will I be able to get out of my head the beauty of these lyrics... A chilling band. more
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Dalia
Dalia

Tool | DeRank™: 0,00

Their Alternative Prog. is something absolutely unique... How can you not love Maynard James Keenan's voice?
Favorite albums: "Lateralus" and "Ænima". more
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Hcerebilnavols7
Hcerebilnavols7

Levante | DeRank™: 0,00

In a lake of melted granite, I perceive pure freshness in ml (cit) more
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Yftcfuf
Yftcfuf

Levante | DeRank™: 0,00

..THE NOTHING. more
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nele
nele

Silver Jews — Starlite Walker | DeRank™: 6,00

It's not a rainy afternoon, nor a starry night, and it's not a sad day either. It's just a day like any other. I'm neither melancholic nor cheerful. I'm like someone who often feels like a person who loves music, football, cinema, good food, and beautiful girls (when I was young). I started listening to music at the age of 14, it was 1964. There were the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, Them, but above all, there was Bob Dylan followed by Neil Young. After that, many others came. My memories are of Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Satcell, and many more. Recently, I've been listening to a lot of female artists, considering that today's bands often have a woman as the lead singer. However, I often return to bands like Sparklehorse, Califone, Dirty Three, Duster, and Silver Jews. Yes, the Silver Jews of David Berman, who took his own life in August 2019. My favorite album is Starlite Walker. I don't know why. Maybe because when I listen to it, strangely, I see the light in the sky dimming. Just a coincidence? Who knows!! more
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hjhhjij
After a dazzling debut, a second album that is both a confirmation and maturation (later fully realized with "If I Should Fall...") at the same time, maintaining the same wonderful green coordinates but adding a bit more variety and, at least for me, feeling a tad more "substantial" compared to the Rose Rosse (Per Me). There is a strong common thread here (but generally with certain Irish ballads), even just in the music and arrangements, between some fabulous ballads (whether written by Shane or traditional or classic from others—Bogle and MacColl) that are Irish and certain American ballads of a similar style, equally drunk, equally melancholic and poignant. And just to confirm, in the CD reissue, there is a poem specially written for them by one Tom Waits, who, by the way, considers this album among his favorites. Then every now and then, the reference to the "landing" territory becomes quite intentional ("Jesse James," for example). The average quality of the tracks? Huge. The production is by the old fox Elvis (the one who wasn't on a deserted island in 1985, I mean). Among the gems is "I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day," sung, however, in the female voice of Cait—future Mrs. Elvis—O'Riordan, because even the Pogues had to produce a folk-Irish piece with a female voice; it's no mystery that it always fits perfectly. more
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SydBarrett96
Yet another gem from Battisti's zibaldone, where, right from the title (the double bass, the drums), the predominant "rhythmic" aspect of the album is emphasized. Aside from being one of the best-played records in his discography, with three musicians each equipped with four brains as session men (Ivan Graziani-Hugh Bullen-Walter Calloni), there are further discoveries from Lucio, and it’s no coincidence that they will play, all or part of them, in the best albums of the period (in addition to Graziani's "Ballata per 4 Stagioni", we find them in Venditti's "Ullalla", in Area's "Maledetti", and in Finardi's "Sugo" and "Diesel" for example). A rhythm-tribal-dance album with some psychedelic reminiscences, certainly less Pop compared to the next three albums (except for the hit single "Ancora tu", super inspired nonetheless), but where the standout tracks abound, especially “Il Veliero”, a piece that will set the standard, and on which, in my opinion, bands like RHCP have based their careers (“Can’t Stop” is identical, we’re on the verge of plagiarism). more
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