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Good job, technically competent... but I can't understand how one can get excited about stuff like this. I've seen five-star ratings given abundantly as if they were Mozart. The classic tacky American pop-rock that's disposable. They do manage to land a few master strokes, sure... but I've listened to all their albums from their golden period 1982-1988, and aside from the excellent vocal harmonies and great execution, I saw all the Reagan-era tackiness of the '80s... :-) I'm increasingly convinced that AOR is a genre to be approached with caution; you never know where that thin line is that separates tackiness from melodic rock done with class. Anyway, they save themselves in the corner. more

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Martello

11 sep 20

Levante | DeRank™: 0,00

Better now. Before, it slightly made me cringe, with hit tracks like Alfonso and Pezzo di me. But since last year, they released a remarkable album like Magmameria, a Sanremo with an excellent track and another noteworthy piece. Let’s keep our fingers crossed; maybe they’re the only artist that breaks the mold without being annoying, but instead produces beautiful songs. more

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Martello

11 sep 20

Ho imparato a sognare

Like a parasite... it enters you and sucks your mind until it leaves. more

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Turbitt

11 sep 20

Grace Jones | DeRank™: 0,00

The panther of fashion-rock. A character of substance, however you want to put it. From "Warm Leatherette" to "Slave to the Rhythm," always at very high levels. The latest album "Hurricane" is also outstanding, and in my opinion, it brings her back to the levels and sounds of 1985. I highly recommend giving it a listen. more

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Martello

11 sep 20

Enzo Carella — Barbara E Altri Carella | DeRank™: 6,34

Another hit for Carella. I think we all know Barbara fairly well, but this album also includes the visionary Foto, powerful hits like Carmè, Malamore, and Amara, as well as small shards of madness like Parigi, Sentimenti, and Lupo. And let's not forget the cherry on top, the wild funk of Oh Rai! that crowns the album at the highest level. Carella is now a guarantee. more

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Alemarcon

10 sep 20

J-Ax | DeRank™: 3,92

"like Ax... no one!" And thankfully, I would add! more

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Ditta

10 sep 20

Ivano Fossati — Panama E Dintorni | DeRank™: 3,60

It's another Fossati compared to the one from the late 80s/90s, but overall it represents a significant step forward from its predecessors. Excellent album, packed full of gems, with the captivating "J'adore Venise", the (tragically) forgotten "Se ti dicessi che ti amo", and the wonderful and poignant "La costruzione di un amore" standing out. 7.5 more

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