Anyone who has a bit of a taste for Death Metal will already know what I'm about to say: undisputed masters, creators of true milestones for nearly two decades, have miserably fallen from grace with their last disastrous work. A shining example of how easy it is to ruin twenty years of career in one fell swoop. The rating is in memory of the good old days, of course. more
Without the debut, "Boys Don't Cry," "Seventeen Seconds," "Faith," "Pornography," "The Top," and if you want, let's also include "Disintegration," I might even give less than 5. But given the circumstances, I would say that the maximum is actually too little. more
A huge and (I admit) unexpected comeback from the English band! I thought they had settled at just above passing levels, but this work has rightfully brought them back to Olympus. more
The first album I bought from the English band. Coincidentally, it belongs to the band's later phase, so we find ourselves facing a decidedly lighter Metal, yet still well-crafted. One could say it's just a well-executed homework assignment, but if only there were more "homework assignments" of this quality around... more
Whatever they say, fundamental. History of rock. more
Pioneers alongside others (My Dying Bride, Anathema...) of Gothic Metal in its truest sense, they have smoothly transitioned through various phases, changing their skin without ever completely losing their essence. Their beginnings with "Gothic" are unmatched, the new-wave phase is commendable, and then they returned to high levels with the band's latest incarnation, the most "Rock" and accessible one. A band that has never completely disappointed me, at most leaving me a bit frustrated from time to time. more
Supremely beautiful things alternated with downright rubbish. more
Absolute masters of a genre (Crust) that boasts one of the most expansive underground landscapes. A handful of top-tier albums, an unbeatable attitude, and winning ideas; in other words, the more than worthy heirs of a genre that, while not widely known on a popular level, has one of the most vibrant and qualitatively appreciated scenes. more
A masterpiece of undeniable value from a band that will never be able to replicate itself, almost as if wanting to condense all its talent into a single great work before slowly fading away. I find it impossible to pinpoint a peak in this platter for the simple reason that it is a work produced and packaged in an absolutely flawless manner. more
An interesting debut for an act that has never received the recognition it deserves. Acheron find themselves adding to the vast American Death Metal underground, despite having a career spanning over twenty years and a respectable discography. This first effort shows us a band determined in the stylistic direction to take, focused on the heaviness of the arrangements rather than on the speed of execution. more
Debut album of a seminal band that will become one of the cornerstones of American school Death Metal in the following years. An album that, while revealing a certain immaturity, widely showcases the talent of a band that will reach full maturity with the subsequent albums. A piece of history to have. more
A 12-string guitar and a Fairlight haven't traveled together so well since 1981. Some consider it the best synth album ever recorded; I just say it’s never too late to get to know them... and love them. more
Great in their early days as the supporting act for Dalla in the second half of the '70s and the first of the '80s. As "solo artists," their first albums were good until the end of the '80s, followed by a constant and sad commercialization. more
Too many friends of Vasco. more
In the mine!! more
One-eighth of a brain between the two of us!! more
Synonym of Pure Class!! more
Mango Pelcazzo! more
in the coffee NEVER, in the cappuccino two sugar packets. more
Chemical compound formed by the bond between the two monosaccharides glucose and fructose. Mainly used in nutrition, it represents a readily assimilable food, providing about 17 KJ (4 kilocalories) per gram. more