The Beatles -Abbey Road
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The Beatles — Abbey Road | DeRank™: 0,00

A most dignified epitaph (which, given the state of affairs among the four, is almost a miracle that it was recorded) but under their best albums despite the excellent production by Martin. The medley is like a delicious leftover dish that skillfully recycles snippets, cuts, and off-cuts of the past. For Lennon’s sketches, however, it is quite clear why they remained in the drawer and why McCartney relegated them to the center only to reserve the majestic conclusion for himself. more
Peter Gabriel -OVO
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Peter Gabriel — OVO | DeRank™: 0,00

Underrated concept as ambitious as “The Lamb” and – almost – just as successful. Usual stylistic melting pot, heavily influenced by the ethno folk of the Afro Celt Sound System. Luxurious guests including Richie Havens, Neneh Cherry, and Elizabeth Fraser. Touching Father, son. more
Genesis -From Genesis To Revelation
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With a different, and better, production (and frankly it didn't take a George Martin to do better than King) we would definitely have had an album that we wouldn't have to be ashamed of. Nevertheless, several tracks are not bad at all, and then Gabriel's voice, albeit a bit raw, was already there, which is not a small thing. Personally, after having worn out the LPs from Trespass to Wind, I occasionally return to those "modest beginnings" with a certain pleasure and satisfaction. It's only (Christian) Pop but I like it. more
Pink Floyd -Atom Heart Mother
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An attempt, only partially successful, to approach "classical music" with the long homonymous suite. Some of the credit also goes to Ron Geesin, for reworking the "Amazing pudding" prepared by the Floyd and for being the composer of the melodies and arrangements for the brass, the choir (with the great John Aldis), and the cello. However, the best tracks are the delicate, yet somewhat mannered, If and the nostalgic Summer '68. more
The Beatles -beatles for sale
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Many covers and a handful of truly remarkable original tracks, from I'm a Loser (Lennon's first Dylan-esque song) to What You're Doing and Every Little Thing (later covered by Yes on their first LP): they hold their own alongside the best of "Help!" and "A Hard Day's Night." more
Family -Fearless
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Family — Fearless | DeRank™: 0,00

The best of the last phase characterized by the addition of John Wetton, who brings to the group his aggressive approach to bass and also, from my point of view, his beautiful voice, a pleasant alternative to Chappo's powerful goat-like vibrato. Best track: Spanish tide. more
Family -Family entertainment
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The second album by Family is less imaginative than the debut but much more cohesive, helping to define the new progressive song in that crucial year of 1969 with masterpiece tracks such as, for example, The Weaver's Answer and Observation From A Hill. more
The Kaleidoscope -A Beacon From Mars
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An absolutely original group, the Kaleidoscope of David Lindley, authors of an Eastern/Arabian psychedelia that has very few comparisons. This is particularly noteworthy for the two long jams, incredible "trips" into the psychedelic realm. more
Mike Oldfield -Man on the Rocks
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A pop album with a nostalgic tone towards late '70s American AOR and '80s British pop, not exactly the triumphant comeback I was hoping for, but at least it's a notch above EARTH MOVING. Mostly power ballads with monotonous arrangements (but with honest supporting musicians that were chosen...), here and there catchy (Sailing), but above all, Oldfield as a guitarist is still present and fighting alongside us with at least a couple of well-crafted solos in Dreaming in the Wind and the title track. more
Lucio Battisti -Anima Latina
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Fantastic Tropicalista album by Battisti. Beyond the song, beyond the prog, just beyond. This album is so beautiful that it even makes me appreciate Mogol's lyrics. more
The Beatles -Revolver
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The Beatles — Revolver | DeRank™: 0,00

Perhaps it’s the most important album of the fab four, because it’s in this record that the foundations for the two psychedelic masterpieces of 1967 are laid. Lennon, in the throes of his "drug experiences", Harrison begins his journey into Indian modal music but is still in the apprenticeship phase, McCartney perhaps less experimental but more solid with his classicism: for me, the best tracks are his (after that "out of this world" piece by Lennon which is Tomorrow never knows). more
Nazareth -Hair Of The Dog
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Nazareth — Hair Of The Dog | DeRank™: 0,00

Glorious Scottish band whose reputation is built on a solid array of pure, unadulterated Hard Rock tracks. This 'Hair of the Dog' from 1975 concludes with an epic piece perhaps better known for the Metallica cover: Please Don't Judas Me. Make way for the rough voice of Dan McCafferty, and be sure to do some air guitar when Manny Charlton's solo comes in! more
Blue Öyster Cult -On Your Feet on or Your Knees
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Standing or kneeling to listen to this monumental live recording that every devotee of the blue oyster cult must own. It has almost all the best from the legendary first hard rock phase (though some essential tracks from Secret Treaties are missing) and some excellent covers including the legendary Born to be Wild by Steppenwolf. more
Darryl Way's Wolf -Canis Lupus
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Excellent debut by the group formed by the virtuosic violinist Darryl Way, temporarily escaping the art rock eccentricities of Curved Air, alongside jazz guitarist John Etheridge and young drummer Ian Mosley (yes, the one from Marillion). Produced by Ian McDonald, to whom the poignant adagio for violin that closes the album (McDonald's Lament) is dedicated. more
Atomic Rooster -Death Walks Behind You
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Good old school hard rock from Atomic Rooster in their best trio lineup with Vincent Crane on organ, Paul Hammond on drums, and John Du Cann on guitar (excellent and abundant) and vocals (Chris Farlowe doesn't count). The title track is the epitome of dark, and "Sleeping for Years" is a classic underrated gem of hard rock. more
Steve Winwood
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Steve Winwood | DeRank™: 3,03

one of the number ones more
Bob Dylan
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Bob Dylan | DeRank™: 0,00

he has made unforgettable pieces more
Colosseum
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Colosseum | DeRank™: 0,00

very good more
Ronnie James Dio
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Ronnie James Dio | DeRank™: 9,87

Among the most beautiful voices ever heard (if not the MOST beautiful) not only in heavy metal, but in the entire musical landscape. UNIQUE!!! more