The best of a trilogy of albums that redefine American Prog: all the usual references from across the Atlantic are present, but the listening experience flows with emotions, beautiful melodies, and remarkable technique. The premature death of the excellent vocalist Bret Douglas extinguishes the spark of an underrated band. more
When people say, "it was better before"... not really, this Vasco here annoys me just as much as the current one. The album only holds up a little thanks to "Albachiara" and "La Strega," but the rest is incredibly boring. I remember that song about his military service that was just a drip-drip of agony. The best Rossi (which is like saying: the least stinky shit) is somewhere between "Siamo Solo Noi" and "Vado Al Massimo." more
I have always been struck by the pre-Alexandrian sense of possession. more
Marco, why didn't you take her with you instead of leaving her here to quack the same reason for 20 years? more
When fooling around turns into serious business! more
The album is produced well and also original... the inspiration isn’t necessarily exceptional, however, it’s worth noting the desire to evolve and find their place within the challenging '80s for these heroes of Italian progressive music.
Nonetheless, it's an interesting piece in the context of a sought-after career that will later see them resurface with a series of successful works.
I haven't listened to the album in a while, but I will revisit it... among the tracks, I remember, besides Marinai, Biancaneve... more
Stunning from the first to the last note... there’s nothing to say, yes okay the sound is derivative but what does it matter. I’ll listen to it again and come back for a more complete comment. Rating 4.5 more
I was dressed for success, but success never comes. more
A quite original album, at least in Italy at the time, followed closely by the subsequent Aristocratica. Classy Synth-Pop, it completes the turning point initiated with the previous album, delivering us the most original Matia Bazar... a shift caused by the departure of Piero Cassano. Antonella Ruggiero delivers a top-notch performance. In reality, the rating is 4.5. more
"because since that night he hasn’t made love anymore".........but is it our fault that the girl hasn’t given it to him again....and he has to bother us for 30 years? Sanremo 1981 - Eduardo De Crescenzo - Ancora  more
one of the best voices that Music has had in its long life Mina_ Città vuota _ Live 1965  more
Following the long-standing issue, I would say that while the Beatles are the praline meringues of pop(ular) music, the Rolling Stones are the hot bean stew. more
Throwing up in the cleaning bucket at the back of a restaurant... Very rock'n'roll, there's no denying it. Of course, I'm not judging it musically. It would be like if I were a great linguist just because I know four words in German. more
Great piece of groove, a generous 3.5 more
There are at least four tracks on this album that are worth entire discographies. One is definitely "And A Bang On The Ear"... more
With a different singer, it would have rightfully entered the list of my all-time favorites... what a pity, we're just a bit away from the immense. more
A story as epic as it is underground, moments of rare intensity. more
x1 = A*sin(ωt) x2 = A*sin(ωt + γ) more
One who condenses in his music everything that can be defined as "Americana." A great man who left us too soon. more
Some say he was the father of rock'n'roll. I don't agree. more