Marco Salzano
After Fisiognomica, it was inevitable to turn to orchestral music, abandoning all pop embellishments. And while the B-side is a rather dispensable collection of lieder, the A-side, with tracks like L'ombra della Luce (an extraordinary prayer in music) and Le sacre sinfonie del tempo, inaugurates his most mystical period, culminating in the extraordinary Concerto di Baghdad. Much more “earthly,” Povera Patria is a bitter invective against the moral decay of Italy (and it won't be the only one). more
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senseless
Born to run... but in reverse, lol. more
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senseless
senseless

Kurt Cobain | DeRank™: 0,00

In my room, I have a beautiful poster of Rutt Cobain. <3 more
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senseless
senseless

U2 | DeRank™: -0,15

The doctor strictly forbade me from listening to them, you know how it is, I have diabetes. more
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Marco Salzano
Marco Salzano

Curved Air — Air conditioning | DeRank™: 0,00

A noteworthy debut (with one of the first picture discs) from the English group featuring a new formula for progressive rock with original harmonic solutions (the mysterious Situations or Blind Man reminiscent of White Bird by It's a Beautiful Day) and unprecedented arrangements (see the mix of violin and wah-wah guitar in It Happened Today and Stretch). The instrumental Vivaldi is a classical reinterpretation in the style of the Nice, culminating in a series of dissonances and futuristic effects. more
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trentavoltemegl
trentavoltemegl

The Simpsons | DeRank™: -2,03

The first 10 seasons are FANTASTIC, but then they messed it up in the last ones; that's a well-known fact. more
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Marco Salzano
Marco Salzano

Curved Air — Midnight Wire | DeRank™: 0,00

Partially successful attempt by the new Curved Air with Way and Kristina (featuring a young Stewart Copeland on drums) to reinvent themselves in pop with a substantial and stylish album of high erotic content, but all in all, somewhat unoriginal. After duly paying tribute to Joplin in the gritty Woman On A One Night Stand, Kristina is nonetheless irresistible in the sultry Dance of Love, the light bossa Day Breaks My Heart, and the exhausting title track. more
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Marco Salzano
Here the Renaissance mark II (with the crystalline voice of Annie Haslam) fully achieve the goal of combining classical repertoire with rock rhythm. Can you understand and Let it grow are delightful folk songs in their apparent simplicity. The sorrowful At the arbour references Debussy. With the lively Carpet of the sun, the orchestra begins to make an appearance. It closes magnificently with the title track featuring a memorable chorus and a beautiful martial outro with electric guitar by Andy Powell. more
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orange77
orange77

John Denver — The essential | DeRank™: 0,00

A must-have album. From the same period is the live DVD where Denver showcases his hits with overflowing skill and class. John Denver has just one major flaw. That of not being a drugged-up jerk who trashes hotels or mumbles songs under the pretense of not wanting to be recognized... aside from that, he is a top-tier songwriter, with an extraordinary voice and exquisite sensitivity. more
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Hetzer
Hetzer

Paris Hilton | DeRank™: 0,53

Perhaps it serves some purpose as a wank toy, but it remains a vulgar dog. more
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SilasLang
SilasLang

U2 | DeRank™: -0,03

It gives me hives. Always has. No offense to the "Fans." I kinda like the debut, Boy. Then, I’ll just gloss over the rest... that's my personal opinion, of course. And then, Bono, with all those humanitarian antics... meh! Well, at least The Edge's brother played in the Virgin Prunes, now that's a band with some real substance. more
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SilasLang
SilasLang

The Byrds | DeRank™: 0,33

The Notorious Byrd Brothers was and remains a masterpiece of acid Folk Rock, their pinnacle, a solid 5. Compared to their other works, which I consider inferior, although still good. So, 4. more
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Jimi77
Jimi77

The Simpsons | DeRank™: 0,00

Boiled after 5 nice seasons... more
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nes
nes

Arthur Brown | DeRank™: 0,00

Fire! more
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BARRACUDA BLUE
BARRACUDA BLUE

Arthur Brown | DeRank™: 3,00

Imagine a Rock showcase in Palermo in the very early '70s: being taken away by the carabinieri after completely stripping on stage with the only ruse of the flickering fire on your head makes the other rockstars look like terrifying little idols. A mad, furious, and visionary vocalist. Forever 5. more
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Marco Salzano
Marco Salzano

King Crimson — Earthbound | DeRank™: 0,00

Compilato by Fripp with poorly edited snippets from the jam sessions of the American tour of Islands, it's a bootleg that sounds bad even in the "restored" edition. Free rein is given to the torrential (yet sometimes excessive) verve of Mel Collins and the delirious solos of Ian Wallace, while Fripp ventures into blues rock meanderings like a fish out of water, and Burrell attempts embarrassing scat singing. Nonetheless, the fierce version of 21st Century is worth a listen. more
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Marco Salzano
With a less elaborate production than the Spectorian one, Harrison here reflects on the difficulty of experiencing transcendence in the "material" world, balancing between the torrid funk of the title track and the meditative interludes of sitar, tabla, and flute. And while the sarcastic Sue Me, Sue You Blues references the legal disputes among the Beatles, the core of the album consists of a series of ballads on religious and/or romantic themes, like Give Me Love, a typical joyful Harrisonian prayer, and the catchy Don't Let Me Wait. more
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TheSanto
TheSanto

Phil Ochs | DeRank™: 0,00

Bob Dylan steals his thunder. more
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BARRACUDA BLUE
BARRACUDA BLUE

Camel — Breathless | DeRank™: 0,00

A classic album with no flaws: everything is in its right place, an exceptional attention to sound, even the easiest tracks shine on their own. How can one not love Latimer's long solo in Summer Lightning over the unstoppable drumming of Ward? Class that has never been sold enough. more
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Sbem!
Sbem!

Linkin Park | DeRank™: 0,00

I would give them an award just for managing to do bad with any genre tackled in their 5 albums and in nearly 20 years of career: from nu metal to pop rock, from electronica to alternative rock... What a phenomenon! more
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