Elton John
I stopped buying his music since the embarrassing Leather Jackets... The Elton that really matters is the one from 1969 to 1975... Period. (Although maybe, in the last 15 years of his career, he has made a bit of a comeback, to be honest...) more
Pino Daniele
...He did remarkable things, at least until 1984 as far as I'm concerned, he deserves to be considered among the greatest, truly among the top five. Then, along with his hair, his creative vein also "grayed," publishing some quite embarrassing stuff, but the masterpieces of the early phase of his career (Bella Mbriana above all) should not be forgotten, on the contrary... more
R. Silverberg -La città labirinto
Are you passionate about labyrinths? No problem! On the planet Lemnos, there's the Labyrinth. But don't complain if you never find your way out...live! more
Ivano Fossati -La Disciplina Della Terra
What did I just hear? A summary of everything Fossati has done since Ventilazione. Compelling, reflective, instrumental tracks—there's truly an embarrassment of riches. And then the triptych Treno di ferro, Disciplina della terra, Invisibile... stuff that makes you satisfied for life! Up until the subsequent listens of Lindbergh, Macramè, and La disciplina, my ranking is:
1/2: La pianta del tè
2/1: Discanto
3/4: La disciplina della terra
4/3: Macramè
5: Lindbergh more
Caroline Polachek
Talented and futuristic. Among the best things of the last 10 years. more
A. Budrys -Pianeta difficile
Exhausting life? No problem! Doncaster Company is the solution. Quick and effective. In no case has anyone complained. more
The Lemon Pipers -Green Tambourine
the cousins of the Beatles more
Ivano Fossati -Macramè
It's another masterpiece. The first part (from La vita segreta to L'angelo e la pazienza included) is truly one of the highlights of the author, at the peak, featuring five wonderful masterpieces like La vita segreta or the stunning L'amante, but the other three (especially Il canto dei mestieri) are marvels of songs as well. The second part loses a bit of inspiration but still remains at excellent levels, showcasing gems like Labile, Bella speranza, and L'orologio americano. It all concludes with the instrumental Speakering, a spectacular and fitting closure. In conclusion, this Macramè has convinced me more than Lindbergh but not as much as Discanto and La pianta del tè. Still a masterpiece. more
Vinicio Capossela -Ovunque Proteggi
What an album! The first part merges powerful tracks like the opener Non trattare and the spectacular Brucia troia, before diving into the childish and playful Dalla parte di Spessotto and the crazy Moska valza. Even Al Colosseo, L'uomo vivo, and Medusa cha cha cha are very enjoyable nonetheless. The second part might lose some immediacy by featuring six ballads, but the great tracks are not lacking, starting from the sensational Nutless to reach the essential diptych of the album, namely S.S dei naufragati and Ovunque proteggi. One of the most important works of the twenty years and one of the best by Vinicio, along with Canzoni a manovella. more
Ivano Fossati -Lindbergh (Lettere da sopra la pioggia)
He told me less about Discanto. Always a high level, masterpieces like Sigonella, La Madonna Nera, Mio fratello che guardi il mondo, Notturno delle tre, Poca voglia di fare il soldato, and Lindbergh are not easily forgotten. However, compared to the previous two, it didn't completely captivate me. Not less beautiful, just less heartfelt. It's a matter of taste; some prefer pandoro over panettone, but they enjoy both. more
Killing Floor
Explosive Blues Rock...💣. more
Ivano Fossati -Discanto
Another masterpiece. It hits you in the gut in an incredible way, featuring wonderful songs like Lusitania, Discanto, Lunario di settembre, Italiani d'Argentina, Passalento, and Confessione di Alonso Chisciano. Inspired, brilliantly arranged, and never understated. And Albertina represents me too much. more
Shane Johnson
Do you want to unveil all the secrets of the Enterprise...No problem, this is the right guide...Let's go! more
D. Knight -È proprio la fine del mondo
Humanity will end... No problem, everything gets put into a cube and taken away. End of story. more
Alastair Reynolds
Excellent writer, he is also an astrophysicist. Great, Revelation 1&2 and Redemption Ark. 📚x4.5. more
Blue Öyster Cult -The Symbol Remains
These gentlemen are clearly capable of tearing apart all the new releases currently advertised on this mediocre site, far from just giving three dots. more
Antonello Venditti -Antonello nel paese delle meraviglie
No one messes with this record. And those who don't have their good reasons. more
Ivano Fossati -La pianta del tè
Every word would be superfluous. I only say that the intro to Caffè lontano is one of the most beautiful things birthed by the human mind. more
Lusitania
The spark has been struck. I wait for it to become a fire. more
Magic Dick
With a name and hair like that, he can only be a magical harmonica player. more