Few bands in the 90s maintained such high standards. The Edges of Twilight is their gem. The best example of reinterpreting the sound of Led Zeppelin, with a personality and instrumental skill that is decidedly above the norm. And their ability to modernize their sound in subsequent albums adds even more value for me. more
Let's make things clear. They were a great band at least until "Pop." Then they became the hypocritical emblem of the fight against world hunger: them, who are billionaires. Their last albums could have been spared; there’s no grit, no spirit. Empty boxes with beautiful packaging. more
Power prog sounds, at times a bit pompous, ambitious... the result is on the verge of a masterpiece!! more
Alright, there are loud empty shots that start with "give me the night," but the first albums are enough to give him a rating of 5. Let's agree on the same for Pino Daniele; I apply the same standard to everyone, which is something that's rarely done. The truth is that there are overrated artists, not in the sense that their recognition isn't proportional to their real value, but take Santana and Clapton as examples; I could mention others too – even if they farted, they wouldn’t be criticized. So, Georgino gets a 5, and who cares about the empty shots when even the beloved Miles had his share. more
The inventor of Pata Music.
Micapizzefichi more
After a string of masterpieces, the fatigue here makes itself felt. more
From Sicily with fury! more
A must-have album for Blues lovers and one of the peaks reached by the genre, at least in the '90s. John Campbell, that little devil from Louisiana, seems to feel the Blues and makes you feel it in your gut. Most of the tracks are co-written by Campbell and producer Dennis Walker, who also brings along the musicians from the Robert Cray Band, an excellent backing band for Campbell. This album is packed with great songs ("Wild Streak," "Tiny Coffin," "World of Trouble," "Take Me Down," "Devil in My Closet"), but the three that I find a cut above the rest and elevate the album to masterpiece status for me are "Voodoo Edge" and the two intensely moving prayers/supplications of a damned soul, "Angel of Sorrow" and the title track, both piercing. more
old nostalgic more
Okay, the name they've chosen is definitely not the best one: but let's not jump to hasty conclusions. more
comprehensive and exhaustive more
bloody, tough indeed extremely tough! more
undoubtedly their masterpiece of the H era more
the end of the game....insubstantial!! more
I Kiss in a European and space-electro-futuristic version. So many memories. From "On The Road Again" to "Galaxy," they hit the mark every time, gifting us space-pop jewels with a style that ultimately is uniquely theirs. Following the adequate "Pgreco 3.14" and the more than decent "Atomic," there was a void. But by that point, they had already made their history. Their merit was in not taking themselves too seriously. Historical. more
Man or woman, she is wonderful. Self-deprecating, sharp, intelligent, and classy. An artist in her own right. more
Into The Pandamonium! more
Professor, one of those I would have loved to meet in my school days. A gentleman, with good taste in music, refined writings, and probably his "Chiamami ancora amore" remains one of the best songs ever played at Sanremo. I give him 4 stars exclusively for a few splashes of low points… more
The best group photo ever seen since the Pleistocene. more
Stunning album by Van The Man, one of the "classics" of his immense career. The exhilarating Soul/R&B vein of the Irishman merges or stands alongside Country-Folk in a perfect blend. The album has just one track that seems "minor" to me ("I Roo You" excites me less than the rest) and then a cascade of beautiful songs: from the deadly opening with "Wild Night," a simply irresistible track, to the applause-worthy finale with "Moonshine Whiskey" (even though there's a nice version of the traditional "Down By the Riverside" among the bonus tracks), passing through the sensational one-two punch of "You're My Woman" and the title track, two more masterpieces to add to his long list; one after the other, these two beautiful songs, dedicated to his wife, emotionally overwhelm the listener and celebrate Morrison's stunning voice. A beautiful album. more