The Moody Blues -On The Threshold Of A Dream
Tattone
Even though there are some less successful tracks (due to a psychedelic carefreeness that I consider to have aged horribly?), in this album the overrated English band reaches its compositional peaks in many episodes. more
Blue Öyster Cult -Blue Öyster Cult
Aquarius27
Probably overshadowed by the two masterpieces released later, the debut of Blue Oyster Cult is a sublime album that, nonetheless, does not feel diminished when compared to the two mentioned records; on the contrary..... more
Massimo Volume -Lungo I Bordi
MrBeeb
MrBeeb

Massimo Volume — Lungo I Bordi | DeRank™: 4,53

For those like me who listened to it at 16 and found refuge in those lyrics.
Today, just like then, time flows along the edges. more
Cannibal Corpse
2000
2000

Cannibal Corpse | DeRank™: 0,03

But is it normal that they put me in a good mood when I listen to them? more
Enrico Mentana
perfect element
perfect element

Enrico Mentana | DeRank™: 0,00

How he wags his tail..... more
Blaze Bayley
Harlan
Harlan

Blaze Bayley | DeRank™: 0,00

To remember him only for his experience with Iron Maiden would be a crime, as well as a mistake. As a solo artist, he had the chance to fully express himself, showcasing a tenacity and courage that is truly impressive. more
David Peel & The Lower East Side -Have a Marijuana
genevincent
Recorded live on the streets of New York. Hilarious!! more
Lordi
Harlan
Harlan

Lordi | DeRank™: 0,00

Many criticize them for adopting attitudes and sounds typical of the '80s and not renewing themselves. But I don't see anything wrong with it; they don't claim to be anyone special, and their albums are quite fun to listen to. And let's be honest, should they really renew themselves with those costumes? more
R.E.M. -Lifes Rich Pageant
De...Marga...
De...Marga...

R.E.M. — Lifes Rich Pageant | DeRank™: 16,00

Wow, what an album!! A true declaration of intent from R.E.M. or rather a "call to arms" for the entire emerging American Indie-College Rock scene to follow. I could mention all twelve memorable tracks of an album that opens with the rocky, powerful riff of "Begin The Begin"; the bold exuberance of "These Days" and "Hyena", the acoustic ballad of the brief "Swan Swan H", the sacred brightness of "Cuyahoga". And what can I say about the absolute perfection of the single "Fall On Me"!!! The masterpiece of the band from Athens' youthful phase... The Flowers Of Guatemala... more
R.E.M. -Fables Of The Reconstruction
teenagelobotomy
Strangely, incomprehensibly, this is one of the most underrated R.E.M. albums and the most undervalued of the I.R.S. era. While it's also reasonable to prefer the others (which, after all, include the likes of Murmur, Reckoning, Document...), I believe this one doesn’t have much to envy its more celebrated companions, quite the opposite. A collection of eleven (plus the CD extras) splendid tracks for their lyrics and music. Always great. more
Big Country
amarolukano
amarolukano

Big Country | DeRank™: 0,00

"The Crossing" and "Steeltown" are truly great works, a band often forgotten and little known (here). In their home country, I know they are remembered positively; I feel sad about Adamson's tragic end. The live album "Without the aid of a safety net" is also great. more
Jaco Pastorius -Jaco Pastorius
WatermelonMan
What a fucking amazing bassist! NO COMMENT more
David Sylvian -Gone To Earth
Anatoly
Anatoly

David Sylvian — Gone To Earth | DeRank™: 3,21

If already in the first album the pieces reach an absolutely high level, well above average with various genuine gems that occasionally send shivers down your spine, it is in the instrumental tracks of the second that the magic becomes definitive, total, real. Where the railroad meets the sea, Camp fire: coyote country, Home, and the beautiful concluding track Upon this earth define the scope of a masterpiece. Anticipating by a long time the era of the great bands that brought suggestions and instrumental experimentation to new heights in (post) rock. The most ambitious and complex work of the first Sylvian, and, in my opinion, one of the most fascinating of that period. A double album to listen to and re-listen to in order to savor every aspect, heavenly played (with Fripp's guitar shining through in the most beautiful pieces), and, clearly, sung by one of the most beautiful voices of the twentieth century. more
OutKast
Il Tarantiniano
Il Tarantiniano

OutKast | DeRank™: 0,00

The freshest of all more
Joe Cocker -Joe Cocker!
hellraiser
hellraiser

Joe Cocker — Joe Cocker! | DeRank™: 0,00

Second album from the Lion of Sheffield, second great work. The contemporary "With a Little Help..." is better, more complete, but this record comes close, especially thanks to "Delta Lady" by the late Leon Russell, "Bird on a Wire" by the great Cohen, and Beatles covers like "Something" and "She Came Through The Bathroom Window," simply enchanting. To be on the safe side, it's advisable to listen to Mad Dog & Englishman, his third live album, which contains all of them, featuring a Cocker + band in exceptional shape. more
DragonForce
Harlan
Harlan

DragonForce | DeRank™: 0,00

I had the chance to see them live, and I would have had more fun on my couch at home watching an episode of Eredità. If you can't play, unfortunately speed doesn't mean a damn thing. more
Kate Bush -The Dreaming
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hjhhjij

Kate Bush — The Dreaming | DeRank™: 1,57

There are so many things to say about this Masterpiece, and instead, I remain silent... Ecstasy.

"...And Rosabelle, believe"

And then there's the donkey's bray, the voice transforms, the voice, the composer and the singer-songwriter at the peak of their abilities. Immense record. more
Raw Material -Raw Material
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hjhhjij

Raw Material — Raw Material | DeRank™: 0,00

Really a great job this debut by the English band Raw Material. It certainly lacks the "spark" for a leap to a real masterpiece, it lacks the inspiration of geniuses, devoid of that "spark" possessed by other so-called "minor" groups (but what does that mean) like the Spring or Principal Edwards Magic Theatre, who are true stars. Anyway, this album has no qualitative dips; all the tracks are nice even if none stands out in particular, from the hybrid prog seventies and beat sixties of "Time and Illusion" to the pop-rock with a blues-rock touch of "Pear on an Apple Tree," passing through the rock-blues of "Traveller Man" and the heartfelt recitation of "Destruction of America." My favorite track, however, is "Fighting Cock," a gem. A note for the cover, stunning, it has become my favorite cover alongside that of In the Court. Nice little disc. more