Grip Inc. -Power of Inner Strength
The Thrash Metal album of the entire nineties; even Slayer can't compete with Grip Inc.'s debut. It's the percussive tribal notes of the brief instrumental "Toque De Muerto" that initiate the subsequent sonic assault; the incredibly fast and twisted "Hostage To Heaven" and "Colors Of Death" demonstrate once again why Dave Lombardo is a technical monster on the drums. They wouldn't be able to replicate such ferocity with their later works...LONGEST HATE... more
Selena Gomez
Selena, the name with the ugliest pronunciation ever. Ah, she's also a bitch. more
Hüsker Dü -Zen Arcade
It took me so much time, really a lot of time, to appreciate it. Countless times in the past I would start listening to it and then I would take it off. Now it's on repeat!!! more
Frank Zappa -Joe's Garage Acts I, II & III
A grandiose triple (155 minutes fly by like a show!) that, with its intricate and grotesque story, is both a great concept album and an irreverent and brilliant parody of concept albums themselves. Although it’s quite "easy-listening" by Frank's standards, it boasts - among other things - an absolutely stunning electric guitar (do we need to mention "Watermelon in Easter Hay"?). Also, the irresistible humor of Zappa is a must, making some tracks truly hilarious! more
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Among the greatest, at least in the top 5 in the world. more
Pink Floyd -Animals
A record that is far too underrated... more
Led Zeppelin
I had Achilles Last Stand as my theme song when I was broadcasting on a private radio station; Zeppelin have always been number 1 for me. more
Tom Waits
Fabulous singer of the wrong side of the street, worthy son of the Beat Generation and true heir to the ghost of Louis Armstrong. In short, "Small Change," "Blue Valentine," "Swordfishtrombones," and "Rain Dogs" are a quartet of masterpieces. And to think that until a little while ago my favorite was "Closing Time." more
Bill Steer
Napalm Death, Carcass, and Firebird: one of the most important figures of the last few decades in heavy metal. Elusive, never in the spotlight... Necro-Cannibal Bloodfeast... more
Portishead
Abyssal, labyrinthine. Like an old derelict cinema that keeps projecting dreamlike visions, both inviting and chilling. more
Ramones -End Of The Century
The initial staff of a Spectorian infatuation still far from fading. more
Sodom
"Agent Orange" and "In the Sign of Evil" are definitely the best episodes; as far as I'm concerned, I've never found them exceptional. Technically, there are obvious shortcomings. I should probably listen to them again; I've always preferred Kreator over them. more
Emerson, Lake & Palmer -Emerson, Lake & Palmer
An inspired debut, musically flawless, well-balanced, and without flaws. In short, for me, it deserves a perfect score, even just for Lake's voice in "Take a Pebble." Emerson is in a state of grace, and it shows. A truly great first work, without a doubt. 8.5. more
Running Wild
What a beautiful group... Absolutely worth rediscovering. more
Gentle Giant -Octopus
Half an hour of progressive delirium, filled with vocal harmonies, crazy tempo changes, and other devilish tricks; there are also melodic examples of rare sweetness (such as “Think of Me with Kindness”, which is a striking example). Perhaps my favorite Giant. 9. more
Foo Fighters
The first two albums are really good, if not excellent, as in the case of the debut. Up until One by One, they were fun. From In Your Honor onward, a bit self-referential, with some scattered ideas but nothing more. Today they are a stadium rock band, powerful live, but I fear that the memorable work many would have expected will never come. I hope to be proven wrong. So much love for Dave, anyway. more
Il Cile
...after all, if it were called L'Argentina it would still suck. more
Emma
Someone who pretends to do everything but knows how to do nothing decently. The singer, no, the host for the love of God... Is it possible that in Italy, the less talent you have, the more success you achieve? more
Prozac+
Acidoacida was one of the saddest episodes in Italian music. more