sergio60
sergio60

John Wetton | DeRank™: 5,59

john wetton has left us....last night, January 30, 2017.....what can be said....another milestone of rock has disappeared, and as usual, we feel a little more alone. I didn't know Wetton personally, but having journeyed together these last 40 years, it felt like I truly knew him. My discovery of the musician happened with the listening of Lark's Tongues in Aspic by the renewed King Crimson in 1973. I was struck by the warmth of his voice, and he was a pleasant companion until yesterday.... more
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mrbluesky
mrbluesky

Franco Battiato | DeRank™: 1,26

Avant-garde artist, great experimenter, and ultimately wise elder of Italian music, throughout his long career he has embraced every genre and style. However, he gains widespread acclaim with easy listening, the authorial pop that he has never denied. more
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hjhhjij

Dire Straits — Love Over Gold | DeRank™: 7,43

My favorite by Dire Straits. What gives it that little leap in quality compared to previous albums is mainly the pairing of "Telegraph Road"/"Private Investigations," probably the two best tracks by Knopfler and the band, truly inspired, and let's also add the intense and beautiful title track, with that stunning vibraphone ending. And yes, the sound of the group changes again, with the collaboration of Mike Mainieri on vibraphone and marimba, and especially with the addition of a permanent and official keyboardist in the lineup, Alan Clark, perfectly integrated with Knopfler's guitar and taking on a prominent role. Undoubtedly a great album. more
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Il Tarantiniano
Il Tarantiniano

Fatboy Slim | DeRank™: 3,00

The perfect summer DJ, nothing compared to David Guetta. more
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Turbitt
Turbitt

Baustelle | DeRank™: 0,00

In general, they don't drive me crazy. They have a mood that's too melancholic and subdued for my tastes. Essentially, they have that ideal sound for a teenage movie by Muccino. Then I admit that musically they don't seem like newcomers, and they surely had some good insights in their early albums. Definitely acceptable until Amen... and that's no small feat. Criticizing them has become a counter-trend by now. more
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rafssru
rafssru

Povia | DeRank™: 0,00

Only for "New World Order." I had given 4 stars three years ago, instead 3 stars for the 2016 album, otherwise 2. more
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mrbluesky
mrbluesky

Barbra Streisand | DeRank™: 0,00

Adjectives are not enough; the numbers speak for themselves and are staggering. more
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Alfredo
Alfredo

Van Morrison | DeRank™: 7,02

What is there to define? Van the Man. Moreover, he is also known for being the one who is referred to as "oh yes, the singer of the Doors!" in musical conversations with less knowledgeable people. more
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fiomamyblue
Their masterpiece. An album crafted as a travel record, intended to cover the 168 miles that separate Los Angeles from Joshua Tree park while replaying the songs within three times in a row. Songs for the Deaf is an explosively schizophrenic album, capable of reaching peaks of metal-core madness (the You Think I Ain’t Worth a Dollar, But I Feel Like a Millionaire and Six Shooter screamed by Oliveri with his fingers dug into the trachea) and lagoon-like depths of acoustic sweetness (the Mosquito Song marked by a beautiful flamenco guitar arpeggio). Between these two extremes float some of the most beautiful things ever written and performed by QOTSA. more
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rafssru
rafssru

Gigi Proietti | DeRank™: 0,00

Immense representative of Romanity. The first memory I have of him is the advertisement for the "Gran Premio, Grandi Marche" of 1995. more
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hellraiser
Great listening on this foggy and cold morning, an amazing album that warms your heart... more
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kloo
kloo

Sex Pistols | DeRank™: 0,00

2.85 more
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Taurus
Taurus

Marlene Kuntz — Catartica | DeRank™: 2,34

Among the best albums of the '90s. A hurricane of adrenaline and words. more
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2000
2000

Sex Pistols | DeRank™: 1,86

goddamnit, why 2.85?? more
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Alfredo
Alfredo

Lucio Dalla | DeRank™: 0,00

The only downside is that by the mid-'80s it practically faded away, but his albums up to that point (from "Il giorno aveva cinque teste" to "Dalla," his peak) place him at the top of my personal ranking of Italian singer-songwriters. more
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splinter
splinter

Chrome | DeRank™: 0,00

Give a shit about Firefox, but the best is Opera! more
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mrbluesky
mrbluesky

Lucio Battisti | DeRank™: 7,18

Undisputed protagonist of the Italian music scene and great innovator, he co-writes with Mogol some of the most beautiful songs of all time, founds Numero Uno, and promotes great artists. An immense career with few shadows, the American interlude and the abrupt withdrawal from the scene, he continues to release successful albums. At the end of his career, another courageous turn guarantees him further great acclaim from both the public and critics. He passes away prematurely in 1998 with the same discretion as always. more
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Yftcfuf
Yftcfuf

Debaser | DeRank™: 0,33

THE ITALIAN CAN-ZONE FESTIVAL is-happening HERE! more
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Yftcfuf
Yftcfuf

Afterhours | DeRank™: 0,00

The translation of "Ḯcchese-fàcchetooo" is not possible as it appears to be in a non-standard or specific language context. If you have a longer or different text, feel free to share it! more
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