Tom Waits -Swordfishtrombones
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Initially, I was hesitant and traumatized by this grotesque atmosphere. Little by little, it turned out to be one of the greatest albums of all time, which made me discover the genius of Mr. Tom Waits. more
Tom Waits -Rain Dogs
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Tom Waits — Rain Dogs | DeRank™: 0,00

Perhaps more grotesque than "Swordfishtrombones," but we’re still talking about Tom Waits... this is an absolute masterpiece as well (right after his grand predecessor). more
Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band -Intensity Ghost
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The first album from the lineup assembled by guitarist Chris Forsyth. 'Intensity Ghost' is a record of seemingly old-fashioned psychedelic music (purely instrumental) that could remind one of giants of the genre like the Grateful Dead and Quicksilver Messenger, as well as the more acid and experimental episodes of Neil Young. However, if we add that some guitar work might evoke the taste and style of someone like Tom Verlaine, who definitely doesn't belong to that musical strand, we can say that we are faced with something that, while not strictly definable as absolutely original, is certainly interesting. Highly appreciated. more
The Clash
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Alessio71

The Clash | DeRank™: 0,00

They gave meaning to punk, The Clash had the strength and skill to elevate punk to a musical genre, to give it color and the power to break out of the “ghettos.” We can say that The Clash were to punk what Nirvana were to Grunge, Depeche Mode to synth-pop, Joy Division to Dark, Ricchi e Poveri to Sanremo, etc. etc. more
The Offspring
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The Offspring | DeRank™: 0,00

The early work was nice, and the single "come out and play" was loved by even the most conservative of the merdallari or the fucking grunge fans. But over time, they sold their asses with chart-friendly pseudo-punk singles. more
Nelly Furtado
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odesso

Nelly Furtado | DeRank™: 0,00

2 because I have always secretly wanted her and I liked her even though she was less hot and busty than her colleagues. Musically speaking (so to speak), she has only produced chart-topping singles accompanied by rather sultry videos, so there’s not much more to add. more
Baustelle
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Baustelle | DeRank™: 0,00

A group made up of four snobs who indulge in their awkward attempts to appear intellectual, engaged in something of which they are also clueless, laughably boring, almost obnoxiously irritating, yet another band that receives praise only among a niche audience of lounge snobs with leftist leanings who need to see themselves reflected in the lyrics of these frauds. more
Dream Theater
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Dream Theater | DeRank™: 0,00

Boring, overrated, arrogant, pompous, egocentric, insistent in their continuous virtuosities, completely empty in terms of lyrics and themes addressed, exhibitionists, idolized by an audience of idiots. Practically the new EL&P in a metal version, two assholes as big as a mausoleum. more
Mango
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Mango | DeRank™: 0,00

Mango has always had a beautiful voice and wrote incredible pieces, just think of "Mediterraneo" which, even though it’s a pop single, maintains an incredibly high standard in terms of music, lyrics, and vocals. Among his albums, I appreciate "Sirtaki" (in my city, another great single). He was often mocked after that silly video with the swallow that we all remember, when in reality, especially until the mid-90s, he produced excellent work. Another plus is that live he was sometimes impeccable. more
Diaframma
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odesso

Diaframma | DeRank™: 0,00

An appreciable band until after "Siberia" with "In Perfetta Solitudine" and "Alla luce," which still maintained a high level despite Fiumani's terrible voice, often presented as a great artist more for image than anything else (a very unpleasant and boastful character, moreover). I also liked the title track of "Boxe," which everyone here hates for one reason or another. Naturally, I prefer the period with Sassolini (dismissed unjustly). more
Rory Gallagher -Tattoo
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Rory Gallagher — Tattoo | DeRank™: 0,00

A boy from Cork told me that the Irish are truly convinced that Jimi Hendrix said that Gallagher was better than him. Is this a legend? Who knows? The fact remains that Rory is one hell of a guitarist. more
U2 -Pop
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Alessio71

U2 — Pop | DeRank™: 0,00

Never was a gift more unwelcome. more
Whitesnake
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Whitesnake | DeRank™: 0,00

A fantastic band, David Coverdale's unique and timeless voice. Maximum rating. more
David Thomas
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David Thomas | DeRank™: 0,00

A madman, a cuddly schizophrenic, but above all a fucking phenomenon, one of the greatest of all time. more
Ulu Grosbard -Straight Time
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Ulu Grosbard — Straight Time | DeRank™: 0,00

Inspired by a novel by Edward Bunker (who also has a small role in the film), 'Straight Time' tells the story of Max Dembo (Dustin Hoffman), who, released from prison and under supervised parole, struggles to reintegrate into society due to prejudice and the constant pressure exerted by his supervisor Earl Frank (a fantastic M. Emmet Walsh). He quickly finds himself in trouble again and begins to commit criminal acts once more. Directed by Ulu Grosbard, the film's beginning is probably its strongest part, while it somewhat loses momentum in the slower and more predictable second half. A symbol of a certain New Hollywood with great characters like Walsh himself and Harry Dean Stanton, Theresa Russell, and an ending that, however unspectacular, is perhaps a punch to the gut and at the same time the only possible one. more
SMS -Da qui a domani
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SMS — Da qui a domani | DeRank™: 0,00

The return of the great Miro Sassolini more