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
"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
What a fucking amazing bassist! NO COMMENT more
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
The freshest of all more
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
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
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
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
Masterpiece more
Extraterrestrials!!! more
Surf Fiction!!! more
Their music can be as devastating as you want (and it is), but despite the insane Igor's drumming and Massimiliano's rituals, they deserve respect for one reason: they think war is awful, and they scream it out loud. more
Fundamentals more
"Empaia steit of 'Muràrumme'" more
Porcella smack more
"5 euros...two joints come on..." more
A chest full of treasures more
RAM DADAMA RAM DU DUM DURUDUM DAM DUM DUM
A project that has plunged the power metal genre into an endless abyss. more