He doesn't like the nativity scene. more
Dark Medolz. more
Underrated. more
Turbulent! His shows are kaleidoscopic experiences. more
The first album was exceptional! more
They released some truly excellent albums (Parsifal above all) for their genre until the end of the '70s, then the absolute decline with just a few small comebacks (Uomini soli, Lettera da Berlino Est)... Don't be too harsh on them. They may not be the best, but there's muuuch worse in Italy. more
I've never been a big fan of Oasis, but I've re-evaluated this album (one of the most underrated in their discography) quite a bit. Go Let It Out is a great song. more
Together with "Relics," it's a kind of sacred text for those who especially love the early Pink Floyd. There's "Careful With That Axe, Eugene," there's "Arnold Layne"... And how can you get a masterpiece like "Julia Dream" out of your head? A treasure chest of pearls. more
"I'm not the golden boy so don’t shine me on, I’m the bastard son of romantic babylon."
Magnificent in every way, the latest album might be (might be) their masterpiece. <3 more
Stratospheric live. It's impossible to resist the charm of this wonder.
Rating: 9.5/10 more
Finding someone who despises this record is practically impossible.
Rating: 10/10 for life more
Probably my favorite by Battiato. There's not a single track that I like less. more
I've never been completely convinced by him when he exaggerates with lofty flights of fancy. I find him at times brilliant in his work from the '70s, very good up until "Ferro battuto." After that, a bit repetitive. more
Champions of national-popular bel canto, few digressions, much consensus always under the banner of love for one another. more
They've always entertained me; they've always done their job, even though they've never been particularly original or brilliant. A collection of clichés staged with great skill. Now they’re due for forced retirement, mobbastaveramente though. more
A philosopher with a great past behind him, he then became a philosopher and a song theorist, rigorous but sometimes humorous (see "La canzone della galassia"). He was to Franco Battiato's lyrics what Giusto Pio was to the music. more
I quote aries. Extraordinary character. Discretion and wonder. Rip. more
Masterpiece! Brooker's performance is one of the most exciting ever, the musicians are eclectic and the art-rock atmospheres, ironic yet incredibly elegant, are delightful. more
Hard Blues 1970 first album after the departure of Chris Youlden more
Chicken Shack power trio blues rock masterpiece. more