Black Sabbath -Paranoid
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Black Sabbath — Paranoid | DeRank™: 1,66

The undisputed Masters of Metal!!! more
Kraftwerk -The Man Machine
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Kraftwerk — The Man Machine | DeRank™: 1,66

Teutonic sounds that made History, Immense. more
Norma Jean
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Norma Jean | DeRank™: 0,00

Among the best things to ever come out of the marriage between metal and hardcore. O God The Aftermath remains an essential album for anyone who still lives for heavy music today. more
Richard Thompson -Amnesia
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Richard Thompson — Amnesia | DeRank™: 3,00

Another very beautiful album from Riccardo, probably a "minor," but this, to my taste, only gives an idea of the exceptional quality of the "majors." Beautiful ballads and pop-rock pieces with that irresistible rhythm, featuring lovely "catchy" arrangements, some marked by the participation of Tony Levin on bass. His talent lies in crafting simple songs without ever making them too linear, seeking that touch of uniqueness in the arrangements, in the sounds, especially thanks to his wonderful guitar and his notes with an acidic tone, featuring jagged and irregular rhythms. "Gypsy Love Songs," "Jerusalem on the Jukebox," "Don't Tempt Me," and "Can't Win" are some of the best tracks. Not to mention "Waltzings for Dreamers," which feels a bit like hearing a "Waits" piece sung "Thompson-style." Even in the more linear pop songs, he never crosses the line into banality and flatness; there's always that reassuringly inspiring melodic pleasure, as in "I Still Dream" and "Turning of the Tide." Truly an album I appreciate very much. Mitchell Froome produces and plays all the keyboards. Kirkpatrick is the sound bridge to old England, with his accordion and concertina. more
Area
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Area | DeRank™: 0,51

Rock, fusion, progressive, jazz, ethno, avant-garde, etc. Politically charged lyrics. Last but not least: the voice of Demetrio Stratos, more than singing, "played" like a musical instrument. more
Genesis
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Genesis | DeRank™: 2,59

Rock, Progressive, Romantic Narrative, how many definitions there would be; and to think I only listened to disco music. more
Zucchero
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Stefano2010

Zucchero | DeRank™: 4,85

The singer from Roncocesi has released some good albums; the first two ("Donne" and "Rispetto") are significant and original, while the following ones are decent, with "Oro Incenso e Birra" being the standout. more
Julia Dream
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fonzino: Julia Dream Traccia 06 in Julia Dream Compilation - 14 may 1971

too bad there are only 5 stars.... more
Alan Sorrenti
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Alan Sorrenti | DeRank™: 0,00

His early albums with a progressive vibe are excellent. Not bad, in their genre, are the subsequent major commercial hits (Figli delle stelle, Tu sei l'unica donna per me, Non so che darei). The problem is that after that he completely vanished. Even though his "hardcore" fans from the start were already wanting to lynch him in 1974, after seeing his "Dicitencello vuje" in the charts. more
Yes
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Yes | DeRank™: 0,09

In their various formations, they are always technically among the very best. more
Black Sabbath
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Black Sabbath | DeRank™: 0,09

The pioneers of heavy metal more
Francesco Tricarico
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Francesco Tricarico | DeRank™: 0,00

"It was a tranzollo moment!" more
Annalisa Scarrone
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Annalisa Scarrone | DeRank™: 3,27

If it weren't for the girl, half a star. more
The Pretty Things -Parachute
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The Pretty Things — Parachute | DeRank™: 0,00

A tad behind the Greats!!! more
Dire Straits
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Dire Straits | DeRank™: 0,00

One of the greatest rock bands (and not just that) of all time. more
Gianna Nannini
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Gianna Nannini | DeRank™: 0,09

She was a pioneer of female singer-songwriter music in Italy, and also of "author rock" from a female perspective. At that time (late 70s-early 80s), there was no other woman doing it (in Italy, of course); the others all came later: she had courage and was rewarded for it. After that, she may have rested a bit on her laurels, but her desire to experiment never faded (Aria, Perle). more
Annalisa Minetti
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Annalisa Minetti | DeRank™: 0,00

After Sanremo 1998... LOST SIGHT (terrible punchline). more