Ludwig van Beethoven
Nothing to say about the name, but shall we not expand a bit too much? And then, we don’t even include Cohen? more
Litfiba
Trilogy '85-'89 extraordinary, three albums each more beautiful than the last (especially "17 Re"). Also interesting are "El Diablo" from '90 and "Terremoto" from '93, then arriving in '95 at the beginning of the end with "Spirito," which is still listenable. But from "Mondi Sommersi" in '97 onwards, completely useless production: "Infinito" ('99) is one of the ugliest albums in the history of humanity. So, on average: 5 up to '89, 4 up to '93, 3 up to '96, and a flat 1 after that. Rating: 3.5. more
Eduardo De Crescenzo
Underrated. It's not just "Ancora," actually. So many great tracks and a dignity that many more famous singer-songwriters could only dream of. The arrangements of his live jazz interpretations from recent years are excellent. more
Hanoi Rocks
A sort of Scandinavian Aerosmith with a glam-metal twist (which they anticipated). In my opinion, they rank high on an imaginary list of the most underrated rock bands. Sure, in Finland, they are stars, but what about elsewhere?! ..Great! more
Ivano Fossati -Discanto
5? "lusitania", title track, "lunario di settembre", "italians of Argentina", "confession of alonso chisciano". Yes, I would say exactly 5. more
Lucio Dalla -Ciao
without appeal. the track "ciao" is terrifying. more
Edoardo Bennato -Se son rose fioriranno
It seems like an attempt to replicate what was done in the 70s. Obviously, a failed attempt. I would only salvage a few ideas... for the rest, the downward trend continues sadly. I would give it a 1.5, which I round up. more
Gianluca Grignani -La Fabbrica Di Plastica
The papers were all in order... too bad about how it turned out. more
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Among the greatest bands in the history of rock, no doubt about it. They haven't done anything wrong. more
Steve Marriott
The rankings are ridiculous, but this guy is up there among the greatest of all time.
You don't know him?! Madoooooooooo more
Lucio Dalla -Bugie
It's a transitional album, and as such, it can either be greatly appreciated or convey little to nothing. I fall into the second category. more
The Beatles -Please please me
Present in my record collection in both Mono and Stereo versions. What can I say? A piece of History. A great piece of History. Period. more
Elton John
Great albums until 1975 ("Tumbleweed Connection" above all), then he would have a less sharp but still valid period until 1978. From 1979 until around 2000, he alternated a few good albums with too many - way too many - absurd flops, before completely bouncing back in 2001 (the year of "Songs from the West Coast"). Average? 4.5. more
Pino Scotto
But he couldn't keep unloading trucks!? more
Antonello Venditti -UNICA
"In 2012, he won the Premio Lunezia Pop d'Autore for the Musical-Literary value of the album Unica." Taken from Venditti's Wikipedia page.........I don’t know about you, but those from the Lunezia award really need to see a good doctor. more
I.N.R.I.
Horror! Horror! more
Robert Wyatt
Visionary, genius, experimenter, he opens up a world. All of this is Robert Wyatt. more
Edoardo Bennato
One of the true and authentic Italian rockers. Great until 1983, then many mediocre albums, with the excellent interlude of Joe Sarnataro. Live, he is still spectacular. more
J.J. Cale
Unmistakable sound, inventor of the famous "Tulsa sound," a pillar of rock guitar. more
Brothers Of Metal
There are eight of us: seven big guys and just one girl.

Assuming the prevailing belief that in nature there are (or would be) seven women for every male individual, they represent the striking exemplification of the chronic shortage of fauna among the performers and fans of pure metal. more