First real misstep. Not-exceptional songwriting, standard heavy/thrash tracks without any notable insights. Nice "The Pastor Of Disaster." Not exactly rubbish, but it doesn't quite make the grade. (5.5) more
Jeff Waters does everything on his own. He only has drummer Randy Black by his side. The album flows smoothly, the quality is still good, and the title track is one of the most devastating pieces live. Overall, however, there is a sense of slow decline emerging. (7) more
As was fashionable at the time, the Canadians also sweetened their sound, winking at the catchy style popularized by Metallica's "Black Album." Despite this, I really enjoy the album, and it's one of the Annihilator records that I listen to with the most pleasure. (7.5) more
For me, the true masterpiece of Jeff Waters, even superior to the previous one. A slightly more compact sound, softening the prominence of the bass (so characteristic of AIN) and still great thrash with rocky melodic veins. Tracks like "The Fun Palace," "Stonewall," and the title track remain among the best of 90s thrash. (8.5/9) more
During the gradual decline of thrash, the Canadians unleash a stratospheric debut. It's got everything: power, melody, songwriting, eclecticism. A masterpiece. (8.5) more
They are liked by Korrea. more
Spiritual, elevated, meditative, exalted, reflective, surreal: an unattainable peak, at least in this field (which one?). more
Several nautical miles beyond the territorial waters of the Punk. more
Better than others more celebrated for me, Lennon in great form: 'Help!', 'You've Got to Hide Your Love Away', 'Ticket to Ride'. And then there's 'Yesterday'. 5 more
Five for many reasons, but mainly because: 1) they sound fantastic live; 2) when they use the electronic drum, they do it perfectly; 3) to conceive those vocal arrangements on 'Disco//Very' you can't be just any band. If there’s a group that will inherit the legacy of the Raincoats, it’s them. more
Still at the helm Quincy Jones more
Trash that has nothing to do with prog. A couple of sound bits placed here and there accompanied by tedious displays of technique without any idea behind a track. more
It's 1988 and Bad Religion's career, which had experienced a hiatus of a few years, is back in full swing; "Suffer" is the first step of a mind-blowing trilogy, to say the least (but do we really need to mention the other two subsequent works? I hope not!!). The essential Brett Gurewitz and Jay Bentley return to their places and the sonic delirium is played at an unheard-of speed: just over twenty-six minutes condensed into fifteen impetuous tracks that offer no escape...DELIRIUM OF DISORDER... more
Bad with broth, excellent with provola. more
Exalted mind, alongside Walter Becker, in Steely Dan; the follow-up confirmed by a solo career where he has brilliantly combined elegant and sophisticated sound exploration with a meticulously crafted and distinctive "easy listening"... NEW FRONTIER... more
Provincial storyteller guitarist. Never provincial. more
The OFF! In other words, a joyful bunch of veterans coming together to unleash shards of pure, rancid, and unfiltered hardcore punk as if it were still 1981. 16 tracks for 18 minutes flat. Nothing new, of course. But I revel in this stuff like a hedgehog. On the microphone, we have what I consider to be one of the greatest vocalists of the genre: Mr. Keith Morris [Black Flag/Circle Jerks]. more
RIP JOE COCKER (1944-2014). THE TRUE GREAT ONES LEAVE WITHOUT MAKING TOO MUCH NOISE... more
No one scratches like Meghan O'Neil. And no, there’s no double meaning. And yes, she’s out of the group. Only to be listened to if you're in the mood for some serious beatdowns. more
very big voice ,,,,,unique I would say more