Lucio Battisti
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Lucio Battisti | DeRank™: 7,51

Anima Latina would be enough for the 5. But Lucio Battisti was also so much more. Not an extraordinary voice but a splendid musician. And this was evident even during the panellian period. Mogol was an added value. It is the music of Battisti that has enhanced the lyrics of Mogol and not the other way around. more
Lucio Dalla
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Lucio Dalla | DeRank™: 0,00

A great artist. A simple man. Masterpieces like "Com'è profondo il mare," Lucio Dalla and Dalla. A few slips but forgivable. Thank you for everything, Lucio! more
Antonello Venditti -Cuore
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Antonello Venditti — Cuore | DeRank™: 1,19

Pros: an album with some classics and several great tracks, especially L'ottimista.
Cons: some sounds are a bit plasticky and a few songs on side A are more subdued.

Overall, a good album. The last bellobello from Antonello. more
Fabrizio De André
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Fabrizio De André | DeRank™: 0,00

A poet. The Italian Leonard Cohen. A great intellectual. Perhaps not a virtuoso as a musician, but Faber cannot be criticized for his artistic journey. more
Deep Purple
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Deep Purple | DeRank™: 0,00

I might be biased as a fan, but Deep Purple deserves a solid 5 for albums like In Rock, Machine Head, and Burn without a second thought. Despite the countless lineups and the eternal feuds between Gillan and Blackmore. more
Led Zeppelin
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Led Zeppelin | DeRank™: 0,00

There’s no arguing about Led Zeppelin. 5 is all you need. Despite the controversies surrounding Plant and the gang, they’ve been too important for rock. more
Metallica
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Metallica | DeRank™: 0,00

One of the most overrated bands in rock history. Great in the '80s, but they should have retired after the Black Album. The garbage that followed is unspeakable. more
Iron Maiden
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Iron Maiden | DeRank™: 0,00

In heavy metal, they have been of paramount importance. The 80s were simply perfect. The period with Blaze Bayley and some things from the 00s lower the rating a bit. In live performances, Dickinson and his bandmates are a spectacular sight. more
UFO
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UFO | DeRank™: 0,00

A recent (re)discovery of mine. One of the most underrated bands of all time. The era with Michael Schenker on guitar is unforgettable. His replacement Paul Chapman, who recently passed away, was also great. 5 for the admiration I have for these great musicians. more
AC/DC
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AC/DC | DeRank™: 0,85

The era with Bon Scott is simply perfect. The period with Brian Johnson has had its ups and downs. They weren’t innovative but were pure energy. Even though in the long run they became repetitive, at least they remained consistent. And in live performances, they blew the back off a lot of much younger bands. more
Blue Öyster Cult
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Blue Öyster Cult | DeRank™: 0,01

One of the most underrated groups in rock history. The voice of Eric Bloom and Buck Dharma's guitar, alongside the skilled rhythm section of the Bouchard brothers, create an unmistakable sound that is of crucial importance for future bands. Dignified. more
The Rolling Stones
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The Rolling Stones | DeRank™: 0,00

Between the late 60s and the early 70s, a string of albums of monumental importance for the history of rock. Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers (for me their best), and Exile on Main Street. However, from the second half of the 70s onward, a disaster. Rating: 4 stars for the glorious past. more
Rush
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Rush | DeRank™: 0,12

Neil Peart, Geddy Lee, and Alex Lifeson. Together they played like ten. Pure orgasm. Albums like 2112, Hemispheres, and Moving Pictures are among the masterpieces of rock music of all time. more
Talking Heads
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Talking Heads | DeRank™: 0,02

Talking Heads = rating 5, no discussion. Absolute geniuses led by the great David Byrne. The live "Stop Making Sense" is their absolute peak. more
Luciano Ligabue
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Luciano Ligabue | DeRank™: 0,00

In the 90s, he was a decent artist, still redeemable until the first half of the 00s; from the first Campovolo onwards, he ended up like many in a vortex of embarrassing mediocrity. Definitely overrated, although in reality, there is much worse in the Italian scene. 3 stars just for the first albums (Ligabue, Lambrusco, Sopravvissuti, and Buon compleanno Elvis). more
Vasco Rossi
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Vasco Rossi | DeRank™: 0,00

Good things in the 80s, then he should have retired 30 years ago. One less vote for the fanaticism of his fans that makes him more annoying to me. more
Steely Dan
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Steely Dan | DeRank™: 0,00

Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, two geniuses. Arrangements that verge on perfection, top-notch musicians who played on their albums. Masterpieces of music history, with Aja standing out. 5 full and undisputed. more
The Beatles
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The Beatles | DeRank™: 0,56

The most influential band in the history of present, past, and future music. Overrated? Perhaps. But without them, many great bands and artists wouldn't even exist. SEMINAL. more
Litfiba
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Litfiba | DeRank™: 3,19

I give it a 5 only for the decade 1985-1995 and for Ghigo Renzulli. The rest of the production under the name Litfiba would deserve a 2. more
Oasis
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Oasis | DeRank™: 0,00

The first two albums are decent but then they fell into the trivial. Then they acted all high and mighty as if they were the Beatles. They would have liked to be, but there's nothing to be done. Just a 3 for the feud between the Gallaghers, which has now become like a soap opera. more