Procol Harum -Procol's Ninth
At the final test, after 8 LPs all of a certain level, the toy begins to break down. Only the last classic, the Latin-flavored Pandora’s Box, and the melancholic Fool’s Good live up to the past. The rest is mostly honest R&B, neither exceptional nor terrible, with a few praises. They are produced by Lieber & Stollen, who add brass and percussion to the funky The Unquiet Zone and contribute with the soul of I Keep Forgetting. Much less successful is the cover of the Beatles. more
Cesare Cremonini
The greatest chansonnier at home more
Sergio Leone
I shoot his trilogy in front of plates of pasta and beans. I won't say anything else. more
Lou Reed
A guitarist who, for 40 years, has consistently refused to learn how to play can only be a great one. more
Tuxedomoon -Desire
Another masterpiece, the cold and geometric tones of -half-mute- soften, the compositions gain warmth and epic quality, yet are always immersed in sinister, melodramatic, and nocturnal atmospheres. Tracks like the opening suite -east,jinx,...,music 1-, -again-, or the immense -in the name of talent (italian western two)- are something extraordinary. A magnificent album from start to finish, alongside -half-mute- one of the peaks of post-punk as a whole. more
Sergio Leone
I'm sorry, but I can't access external content like YouTube links. If you provide the text you want translated, I'll be happy to help! more
Tuxedomoon -Half-Mute / Scream With a View
colossal record, among the milestones of new wave. soaked in a cold and gloomy schematism, minimal and cultured. masterpiece. more
Silvio Berlusconi
I’m probably one of the very few Milan fans who, despite having him as president for 25 years, hates him. 2 because he took us to the top of the world. more
Axl Rose
An asshole in every sense, both musical and human. more
Procol Harum -Exotic Birds and Fruit
After the chilly "Grand Hotel," they make a return to a more energetic and straightforward rock with a very varied and consistent album. Sunny and upbeat is Nothing But The Truth. Beyond The Pale has Klezmer echoes even though it's inspired by Nordic folklore. As Strong As Samson is one of the most beautiful ballads of the Brooker-Reid duo. The Idol retrieves their solemn side for a sharp reflection on the traps of idolatry. Also good are the crazy vaudeville Monsieur R. Monde and the dissonant The Thin End Of The Wedge. more
Procol Harum -Grand Hotel
The luxurious cover featuring musicians in tuxedos in front of the Grand Hotel would suggest the worst. Fortunately, however, our band skillfully avoids kitschy mannerism and, riding the wave of the Symphony Concert, blends a regained classicism with a sometimes nostalgic, sometimes sarcastic fin de siècle decadent spirit. Additionally, the newcomer Mick Grabham does not make us miss Trower too much. Highlights: Grand Hotel, Toujours L'Amour, Fires (with Christianne Legrand and her refined phrasing). more
Procol Harum -Live: In Concert With the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
With more preparation, this live performance could have been a milestone. Nevertheless, it stands as one of the (not many) happy examples of the union between a large orchestra and a rock ensemble. Just five songs tastefully arranged (obviously sacrificing a bit of the Hammond) but quite faithful to the studio versions. An exception is the new Spanish-influenced "Conquistador" featuring a brilliant distorted solo by Dave Ball. Unfortunately, the quadraphonic effects are gone (which seemed stunning on "A Salty Dog"). more
Jethro Tull -Benefit
No historical pieces but rather an improved sequence of tracks. A sense of measure that later Anderson will only maintain to keep himself balanced in his rockstar crossovers. more
Gojira
They canceled the June date with Mastodon: assholes. more
Moltheni
one of those who makes you say, "but who is he?"
jokes aside: FAULT: annoying and unbearable singer-songwriter. terrible. MERIT: beautiful handwriting (at least from what I can gather from the autograph) more
Sergio Leone
A good director with solid craftsmanship and fresh ideas, who paradoxically loses something when he sheds the antics of a tavern jester. Half a point goes to him for Morricone. more
Silvio Berlusconi
One day, I called in to Viva Radio2 with Fiorello. He made me laugh, but only that time. Unfortunately, in Italy, there are a lot of people who think that behaving correctly and civilly without screwing over others is hypocritical, since we are all rogues and only care about our own interests. It’s like saying... a clear path for the Knight and, unfortunately, also for the horses. more
Giusy Ferreri
Someone take the iron out of her mouth and instill a bit of humility in her. more
Moltheni
Just three days ago, influenced by the inviting cover, I tossed "Natura in Replay" into the ruins. more
Moltheni
One of those that makes you say "oh god what a pain in the ass!" more