Black Sabbath -Black Sabbath
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Black Sabbath — Black Sabbath | DeRank™: 15,92

First, a fundamental piece of an extraordinary sequence of five consecutive masterpieces, an album that significantly contributed to adding new elements to the "Blues-Rock" sounds of the time, which with these four becomes even harder, slower, darker, and heavier. There are also themes on esotericism, of course, but the lyrics also span various "fantasy" territories (like "The Wizard" or "Behind The Wall of Sleep," which is inspired by Lovecraft). The two most representative tracks (the title track and "N.I.B.") would be enough for its masterpiece status, and paradoxically, even without these two songs, the album would remain one of the best "Heavy Blues" (let's call it that, I guess) records of the era. The cherry on top is the excellent work of the band on the two covers of the album, especially "The Warning." more
Dokken -Back For The Attack
Harlan
Harlan

Dokken — Back For The Attack | DeRank™: 2,55

In my opinion, the best album from Dokken's golden era. A total of 13 tracks that never get tiring, but rather amaze more and more with each listen. Just a hair below Under Lock And Key, released two years earlier, what makes it the most complete album is the perfect production, a phenomenal guitar performance by Lynch, and timeless songs like Kiss Of Death, Dream Warriors, Heaven Sent, So Many Tears, or even Mr. Scary. 10/10. more
Toto Cutugno
mrbluesky
mrbluesky

Toto Cutugno | DeRank™: 3,04

Another Italian fiasco to which I do acknowledge a certain professionalism combined with the desire to get back in the game after so many setbacks. Full score also for the Albatros and Volo AZ504. more
Paul Young
Falloppio
Falloppio

Paul Young | DeRank™: 0,00

I've always envied him.
Like Limahl.
Like Howard Jones.
A pompadour straight out of the 80s Hit Parade. more
Albano Carrisi
mrbluesky
mrbluesky

Albano Carrisi | DeRank™: 0,00

Competitive crooner, pizzeria singer, marries Romina who makes him palatable to the mainstream, then has an affair, they get back together, I withdraw, then he comes back. Ah AlBano! Come on!!!! more
The Great Divide (IT)
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hectoplasme

The Great Divide (IT) | DeRank™: 0,00

Raw, Fast, Loud.
Human, Chilled Out & Soothing.
This is us, this is The Great Divide.

With their Atlantic Hangover Rock The Great Divide welcomes you with a mix of American/European Hard Rock in a race that is going to leave you gasping for air.
A fistful of stones right in your face, blended with melodic yet powerful vocals that will lead you through the entire set until the last act, when you'll finally be set free into a higher state of consciousness. more
Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner and James McAlister -Planetarium
dsalva
not bad at all!...fascinating sounds right from the start! more
Eros Ramazzotti
mrbluesky
mrbluesky

Eros Ramazzotti | DeRank™: 0,51

1 and by default, nothing is saved, obscene. more
Sons of Kemet -Your Queen Is A Reptile
dsalva
All in all, a tremendous hassle, but damn it, once it starts, you can't seem to hit stop!!! more
Patty Pravo -Notti, guai e libertà
dsalva
so many talented people supporting an inspired Patty... no drop in style for 10 truly excellent tracks more
Mark Knopfler -Local Hero
claudio carpentieri
A record whose listening pleasure leads us to believe that the success of an album that is predominantly instrumental lies in the winning simplicity of the atmospheres presented. more
Santana -Freedom
dsalva
dsalva

Santana — Freedom | DeRank™: 0,00

indispensable more
Bon Iver -22, A Million
dsalva
dsalva

Bon Iver — 22, A Million | DeRank™: 0,00

difficult on the first listen, extremely difficult on the second. there is substance within the folds of the songs, even if the illogicity of certain sounds does not clarify the objective. more
Minutemen -What Makes A Man Start Fires?
Johnny b.
To quote, devastate and transform the most diverse genres of music from twenty years ago into something original. more
David Crosby -If I Could Only Remember My Name
dsalva
many friends for a true manifesto of American west-coast music. more
Ufomammut
Walterius
Walterius

Ufomammut | DeRank™: -4,73

They sound retro, outdated, and heavily weigh down the balls and the trunk. more
Michelangelo Buonarroti -La Cappella Sistina
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At Debaser, long descriptions are not appreciated, so I'll keep it brief: unclassifiable. A work inspired by something divine, and I’m not just talking about the masterpieces produced by Michelangelo (who deserves all the praise and admiration possible for his years of hard work and a more than well-deserved lion's share), but also remarkable are the paintings by Florentine artists in 1481 (I have a weakness for Botticelli's grace; his female figures seem to have come out of the Primavera). It’s the kind of thing that makes you want to settle there forever. more
W.A.S.P. -W.A.S.P.
Harlan
Harlan

W.A.S.P. — W.A.S.P. | DeRank™: 2,48

A spectacular debut! 9/10 more
Patti Smith -Gone Again
dsalva
dsalva

Patti Smith — Gone Again | DeRank™: 0,00

It would be a 3, but with Patti always a point more. more