John Cale: Vintage Violence
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John Cale: Vintage Violence
11 feb 21
John Cale, throughout his career, has managed to do everything, and he has done it all very well: in the '60s, he was a young talent of the New York avant-garde and then the brilliant mind behind the banana-related antics of Andy Warhol, who had come up with gems like "Sister Ray." The Welsh viola player released, in 1970, his first solo album filled with simple, beautifully tranquil pop songs. Gorgeous. Ah, he can do pop too? Yes. "Vintage Violence" may not be a Masterpiece, but it’s a hell of a debut. Cale proves to be a pop songwriter with exquisite melodic taste, especially in two stunning tracks like "Gideon's Bible" (that chorus and that sweet viola...) and the very sparse "Amsterdam." The same applies to almost all the songs ("Ghost Story," "Charlemagne," "Please," "Hello There," which incidentally reminds me of Wilco's pop on "Summerteeth," I don't know, not just that one but also the ending of "Cleo"). A great album. From this point on, Cale will alternate between experimentation, avant-garde, and albums that span from pop to rock (even fiery rock) with the same ease as drinking a glass of water. Hats off, oh.
  • hjhhjij
    11 feb 21
    Ah, there’s Garland Jeffreys on guitar here, I imagine that has already caught the eye of someone like @[imasoulman].
John Campbell: One Believer
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John Campbell: One Believer
30 dec 18
A must-have album for Blues lovers and one of the peaks reached by the genre, at least in the '90s. John Campbell, that little devil from Louisiana, seems to feel the Blues and makes you feel it in your gut. Most of the tracks are co-written by Campbell and producer Dennis Walker, who also brings along the musicians from the Robert Cray Band, an excellent backing band for Campbell. This album is packed with great songs ("Wild Streak," "Tiny Coffin," "World of Trouble," "Take Me Down," "Devil in My Closet"), but the three that I find a cut above the rest and elevate the album to masterpiece status for me are "Voodoo Edge" and the two intensely moving prayers/supplications of a damned soul, "Angel of Sorrow" and the title track, both piercing.
  • hellraiser
    30 dec 18
    I subscribe
  • De...Marga...
    31 dec 18
    I subscribe (2)
  • Alfredo
    5 jan 19
    I don't know him, I'll take care of it. (it has nothing to do with Campbell from Petty's Heartbreakers, right?)
  • hjhhjij
    5 jan 19
    Isn't that Mike? Anyway, no, nothing.
  • Alfredo
    5 jan 19
    Yes, it's true, Mike Campbell
  • hjhhjij
    5 jan 19
    Trust me Alfrè, this one is a heavyweight of the genre. The previous one is also very good and, above all, the one after this, and unfortunately the last, even darker and wilder/more hectic. It's hard to determine the best.
  • Alfredo
    5 jan 19
    Maybe I've heard the name mentioned, but perhaps the rather familiar name made me forget it (it happens). Anyway, I will definitely listen, I'm curious.
John Carpenter: Halloween - La Notte Delle Streghe
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John Carpenter: Halloween - La Notte Delle Streghe
2 sep 12
One of the great masterpieces of horror cinema, John Carpenter's masterpiece and a cornerstone of low-budget horror and the Slasher subgenre. Tension at its peak, little blood, little unnecessary violence, plenty of imagination, and a fantastic villain—cold, unsettling, terrifying.
An immortal film.
  • Karter4
    2 sep 12
    Beautiful, and I still have to watch the subsequent films, although I've seen that they are quite heavily criticized...
  • hjhhjij
    2 sep 12
    No Kar, just leave the sequels alone, trust me ;)
John Carpenter: The Fog
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John Carpenter: The Fog
8 apr 12
Despite being significantly inferior to Carpenter's previous film "Halloween - The Night of the Witches," "Fog" remains a gem of low-budget horror. A very simple yet interesting premise, a not exceptional screenplay, but excellent direction. With limited resources and plenty of imagination, Carpenter creates an excellent atmosphere, considerable tension, and some memorable scenes. Also noteworthy is the mother-daughter duo (Curtis-Leigh). A nice horror film, a somewhat underrated gem from the great Carpenter. 7
John Carpenter: Grosso Guaio A Chinatown
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John Carpenter: Grosso Guaio A Chinatown
8 apr 12
A lively and very entertaining film. Carpenter momentarily sets aside horror to delve into fantasy and the most "rowdy" and fun action possible. Not a masterpiece, not even by Carpenter's own standards, but a great entertainment film, featuring numerous truly amusing and engaging scenes, primarily the martial arts duels.
John Carpenter: Il Signore del Male
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John Carpenter: Il Signore del Male
8 apr 12
Second chapter of what Carpenter defines as the "Apocalypse Trilogy". Slightly inferior to "The Thing," especially due to a final part, that of the concluding duel, which is not completely convincing. However, it remains one of Carpenter's most successful films, due to the unease it manages to transmit, the beautiful apocalyptic atmospheres, the excellent first half, and a pretty good final scene. A nice horror film; with a few fewer flaws, it could have been a great film. 7.5
John Carpenter: Il seme della follia
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John Carpenter: In the Mouth of Madness
8 apr 12
Alongside Halloween, Carpenter's best film, slightly surpassing "The Thing." Hallucinatory, mad, very well directed, brilliantly acted by Neill, and above all very, very unsettling. Lovecraft's work influences the entire film here, which also features a very interesting storyline. Everything is great, it's a shame that in the '90s Carpenter, except for this which is one of his masterpieces, made only mediocre films.
A tremendous horror. 9
John Carpenter: La Cosa
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John Carpenter: La Cosa
8 apr 12
For me, it’s one of Carpenter's best films. A claustrophobic and nightmarish atmosphere, the terror and suspicion expanding with every passing minute, leading to a splendid finale. One of the finest science fiction films of the '80s. A highly successful remake, then.
8.5
John Carpenter: 1997: Fuga da New York
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John Carpenter: 1997: Fuga Da New York
8 apr 12
Great action/sci-fi film, now recognized as a cult classic. A great Kurt Russell and exceptional supporting actors, from Henry Dean Stanton to the loyal Donald Pleasance, Adrienne Barbeau (Carpenter's wife), Frank Doubleday, and Tom Askins, all the way to the old glory Lee Van Cleef. As always, excellent direction by John Carpenter, a dark and devastated New York, more pessimistic than ever, good cinematography, a screenplay that is not exceptional (not surprising with Carpenter), and some truly great scenes. Really a nice film. 8
John Carpenter: Essi Vivono
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John Carpenter: Essi Vivono
28 jun 12
Very underrated film. A very pessimistic message that is absolutely not so far from reality, it's chilling. If it hadn't had B-movie resources and actors, it could have been a masterpiece.
  • March Horses
    28 jun 12
    it couldn't have been, it IS!!!! :D
  • hjhhjij
    28 jun 12
    In the realm of B-Movies, undoubtedly ;)
John Landis: The Blues Brothers
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John Landis: The Blues Brothers
14 jun 13
John Martyn: The Tumbler
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John Martyn: The Tumbler
18 sep 14
Objectively, it would be more of a 4 than a 5, but I absolutely love this album. An unripe yet tremendously captivating John Martyn; the arrangements enriched by Harold McNair's flute "embroider" beautiful melodies in the best tracks of the album like "Fly on Home" and especially "The Gardeners," where Martyn's voice confirms itself as one of my all-time favorites. There’s also room for his skill with the acoustic guitar, especially, but not only, in "Day at the Sea" and "Seven Black Roses." Beautiful.
John Martyn: One World
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John Martyn: One World
15 may 15
Already mentioned in the comment. A very beautiful album, the title track and "Small Hours" are two peaks, the rest is of very good quality, beautiful and enjoyable songs (Couldn't... A gem). An inspired Martyn but more "simple" and less experimental in his songwriting compared to the past glories. If you really want to hear the level of artistic maturity as a singer and musician that Martyn had reached at the time, what he was truly capable of in the mid-'70s, one should turn to the immense "Live at Leeds" from '76.
John Martyn: London Conversation
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John Martyn: London Conversation
10 sep 14
A splendid debut for one of the greatest singer-songwriters ever, English or otherwise. An album almost entirely featuring acoustic guitar and voice, composed at just 19 years old and already so beautiful. What a wonderful voice he has, and what a songwriter, Martyn. 4, because it becomes a bit monotonous over time and because he would go on to create even greater albums, but I really like this one a lot. Destined for great things.
  • bluesboy94
    10 sep 14
    I don't know the whole CD, but you can already feel the class... the voice is moving but still raw (compared to her great trilogy)... just a small observation: the cover is quite "atypical" (a boy playing acoustic guitar and singing on a rooftop)...
  • hjhhjij
    10 sep 14
    The voice is still immature, just like the songs, as it should be for a nineteen-year-old. The important thing is that class and talent are already apparent, and the quality is high. I find some songs (for example, the title track) to be beautiful, and the Dylan cover is very good (in English-style ;)
  • pana
    10 sep 14
    You know what I'm telling you? I’m going to listen to this man. Solid Air, Inside Out and then wherever my heart takes me.
  • BetaPix
    11 sep 14
    A debut that fits perfectly into the wave of the so-called "Baroque folk." The influences of jazz on his guitar style (still immature here, influenced by that of Bert Jansch and company) and on his vocal timbre would lead him to become one of the most recognizable and commendable figures in the English musical landscape. Truly great.
  • hellraiser
    12 sep 14
    I don't know this album, he is really great and talented. Needs to be added to the list...
John Martyn & Beverley Martyn: Stormbringer
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John Martyn & Beverley Martyn: Stormbringer
14 sep 14
The album is certainly not bad but quite insubstantial, this first work by Martyn in partnership with his wife Beverley. The 4 tracks written by Beverley really get on my nerves, and the few good moments are obviously delivered by John (especially the title track, but "Woodstock", "John the Baptist" featuring Levon Helm on drums, and "Would You Believe Me" are also enjoyable). J. Martyn will make up for it, and with interest, already the following year, returning to his solo career and reaching his peaks.
John Martyn & Beverley Martyn: The Road to Ruin
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John Martyn & Beverley Martyn: The Road to Ruin
1 jun 13
The class is not water, but still, it has done much better. These two with the wife are nice and nothing more; there are some nice moments (the title track is a nice piece).
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers: Bluesbreakers With Eric Clapton
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John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers: Bluesbreakers With Eric Clapton
1 dec 13
Impeccable Blues/Rock album from 1966, the result of the incredible talent factory that is John Mayall's collective. Here it’s Eric Clapton's turn (a monster guitarist at least in those years), who had already cut his teeth with the Yardbirds. On bass is John McVie, the first piece of the embryonic Fleetwood Mac (the following year, Green and Fleetwood would come to Mayall's doorstep), ziogatto. A fantastic album.
JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS: A HARD ROAD
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John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers: A Hard Road
18 dec 13
Great rock and blues album, this time there's a young Peter Green pre-Fleetwood Mac on guitar already showcasing all his talent, and of course McVie on bass. Slightly below the previous one overall but we're looking at a strong 4, the standout tracks are there (title track, "The Stumble," "Another Kinda Love," and others). A separate mention goes to "The Super-Natural," an extraordinary instrumental by Peter Green, his first masterpiece, the first birth of his genius. Magic.
John McTiernan: Die Hard-Duri a Morire
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John McTiernan: Die Hard-Duri a Morire
19 may 13
Third chapter of the "Die Hard" saga. McTiernan returns to directing, the same director of the excellent first chapter, and the result is a great action film, slightly inferior to "Die Hard" but definitely superior to the bland second chapter. The ironic and humorous component is strong, with good performances from Willis, Jackson, and Irons (who is better in many other films), and the special effects are fantastic. Overall, it’s a good film; McTiernan confirms his status as a master of the action movie.
John McTiernan: Predator
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John McTiernan: Predator
8 apr 12
Action blends with science fiction and results in a half masterpiece. The best Schwarzenegger of all time faces off against one of the most successful "villains" in sci-fi cinema (second only to Alien), and takes a serious beating. The film starts as a common war movie and then degenerates into pure sci-fi. The tension is skyrocketing, the peek-a-boo, the unknown and invisible enemy, the brilliant jungle setting, in short, a fantastic movie. 8
John McTiernan: Die Hard - Trappola Di Cristallo
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John McTiernan: Die Hard - Trappola Di Cristallo
8 apr 12
I'm not a big fan of action movies (which I usually keep at a healthy distance), nor of Bruce Willis, but Die Hard is really good. Well-directed, it entertains and engages at the same time; it's an objectively very good product. And then there's Alan Rickman, whom I personally adore, and here he delivers a fantastic performance. In short, one of the best films in the genre. 8
John Renbourn: John Renbourn
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John Renbourn: The Best of John Renbourn
28 mar 15
Stunning, everything I had to say about Renbourn's solo debut I've already said in the dedicated review, but really, it's an excellent and seminal album.
John Schlesinger: Un Uomo da Marciapiede
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John Schlesinger: Un Uomo da Marciapiede
8 apr 12
In a cynical, ruthless, dirty, and hallucinatory New York, the story of two poor souls like many others. Schlesinger directs one of his most successful films, in a realistic portrayal of the streets of New York. Jon Voight delivers his best performance, but Dustin Hoffman, playing Rico, who is crippled and seriously ill, is even more exceptional, and it is here that he establishes himself as one of the greatest actors of all time. A tremendous film, with an ending so bitter, dramatic, and moving that it leaves you speechless. 9
John Schlesinger: Il Maratoneta
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John Schlesinger: Il Maratoneta
8 apr 12
Excellent thriller directed by the equally excellent Schlesinger and beautifully performed by Dustin Hoffman (reuniting with Schlesinger after "Midnight Cowboy") and the legendary Laurence Olivier. The sequence of dental torture is historic, but the entire film flows very well; the excellent performances of the actors and the great screenplay contribute to making the viewing quite enjoyable. Great film.
Johnny Cash: Johnny Cash With His Hot and Blue Guitar
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Johnny Cash: Johnny Cash With His Hot and Blue Guitar
8 apr 12
Maybe he’s done better ones, but this is a classic Country/Folk track as well as the stunning debut, released in 1957, of one of the greatest American songwriters of all time. "Folsom Prison Blues" masterpiece.
Johnny Cash: The Songs That Made Him Famous
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Johnny Cash: The Songs That Made Him Famous
8 apr 12
Inferior to the debut, it still contains at least 2-3 tracks that are worth the price of the record (I’m especially thinking of "Home of the Blues" and "Big River").
Johnny Cash: The Fabulous Johnny Cash
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Johnny Cash: The Fabulous Johnny Cash
8 apr 12
"Fool's Hall of Fame" (one of my favorites from early Cash), "Walkin' the Blues," "Suppertime," "Don't Take Your Guns To Town" are absolute masterpieces of country music and elevate this album greatly despite a few inevitable, forgettable fillers.
Johnny Cash: Songs of Our Soil
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Johnny Cash: Songs of Our Soil
8 apr 12
Beautiful, masterpiece of Country.
Jonathan Demme: Il Silenzio Degli Innocenti
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Jonathan Demme: Il Silenzio Degli Innocenti
8 apr 12
Demme's masterpiece, one of the best thrillers of all time, has literally revolutionized the genre (along with Mann's progenitor "Manhunter"), rewriting its rules. Excellent direction, outstanding Foster, simply superb Hopkins, and Levin is great as well. In short, a stunning film, directed and acted magnificently, that rightfully occupies a place among the top 10 films of the '90s. 9
Jonathan Demme: Philadelphia
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Jonathan Demme: Philadelphia
8 apr 12
Second major gem from Jonathan Demme, a remarkable director who gave us two of the best films of the '90s. Philadelphia showcases the best performance of Tom Hanks (even better than in Forrest Gump) and a strong showing from Washington. A very delicate theme well addressed, with a hint of feel-goodism perhaps (which isn’t bothersome) but with so much class and intelligence. Heartbreaking ending to the notes of "Philadelphia" by Young.
8.5
Joni Mitchell: Hejira
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Joni Mitchell: Hejira
21 nov 14
Some of the greatest artists of all time have changed their style over the years, evolved, transformed, matured, perhaps enriching their arrangements, surrounding themselves with amazing musicians, and blending various influences into their songs. After many years since their debuts, they have not only managed to remain on par with their early masterpieces but have even surpassed themselves, creating even better ones... I would say that Joni Mitchell's "Hejira" is a perfect example of this. Immense, immense.
  • hellraiser
    22 nov 14
    As I mentioned a few days ago, I find it very interesting; you've piqued my curiosity. I own three or four albums of hers that I listen to rarely these days, but I find them beautiful and refined. A great artist.
  • hjhhjij
    22 nov 14
    Try it, it will satisfy you, trust me ;)
Joni Mitchell: Clouds
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Joni Mitchell: Clouds
2 dec 14
I’ve listened to it so much these weeks that it made me feel nauseous; however, in the "acoustic guitar-voice" folk albums, this is truly a sparkling gem. Here, Mitchell records in the studio other tracks already written and performed live between '66 and '67, songs that are among the best of her early period. The opening trio ("Chelsea Morning" and "I Don't Know Where I Stand" especially) and the final diptych bring it to a 5, but how can one forget "Roses Blue" and the chorus of "The Gallery"?
  • De...Marga...
    2 dec 14
    I see that your flirt with Joni is going strong, and really well. I have only a couple of her records that I haven't listened to in at least ten years. I need to fix that; I'll make a note to give her another listen soon.
  • macmaranza
    9 feb 22
    Mr. Marga: PLEASE COMPLY! The Goddesses must be worshipped!
Joni Mitchell: Song to a Seagull
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Joni Mitchell: Song to a Seagull
21 nov 14
Great debut, of course almost solely for acoustic guitar and voice, never again in the future so crystal clear and pure, almost ancestral, arcane. "Marcie" is already an immortal song, perfect, and there are many other gems contained in this album, it's a pity for the exclusion of many other great songs that have already been written and performed live (and already recorded by others as covers). Overall, it’s an excellent debut, 4 because it must be acknowledged that many of the subsequent albums will be even more beautiful, huh.
  • bluesboy94
    22 nov 14
    I might be strange, but I like this album more than Mitchell's "Hejira"… it conveys more emotions to me. Anyway, Joni is a great artist, and she is (along with Laura Nyro) the greatest North American songwriter.
  • hellraiser
    22 nov 14
    I completely agree with bluesboy. Laura Nyro is just as great, both are refined and talented artists...
  • hjhhjij
    22 nov 14
    No, bluesboy, it's not strange at all, you see, at these levels with Mitchell '66 (I'll count the recordings from the early concerts) - '80 everyone chooses what they prefer since it's all excellent stuff. It's a bit like those who prefer Waits from the '70s to his later work, which is completely valid. The only "hiccup" with the first two Joni albums is that, over time (a very long time), they get a bit boring for me, but that doesn't happen from '70 onwards. I trust your opinion on Laura Nyro, but from what I know, she hasn't had an artistic turning point like Mitchell's. Anyway, I trust you all. Oh, and there have been many incredible female songwriters, fortunately, even in more recent times. By the way, what about Sandy Denny as a solo artist?
  • hjhhjij
    22 nov 14
    Oh yes, Mitchell's voice here is completely front and center and it's incredibly moving.
  • hellraiser
    22 nov 14
    I’ve never delved into the solo work of Denny; I know her very well with Fairport... I’ll look into it...
  • hjhhjij
    22 nov 14
    For me, it's the opposite :D I should delve deeper into Fairport. Stepping outside of North America, though, Denny is certainly among the greatest songwriters of her time.
Joni Mitchell: The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
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Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns
9 sep 17
The real beginning of that journey that would see Mitchell pushing year after year towards the world of Jazz, also confirming herself in those realms as an exceptionally talented composer and singer. I have heard some describe this Joni as colder compared to the "Folk" one, and I don’t understand how one can speak of coldness in a record like this... I can understand perhaps the remarkable electronic experimentation in "The Jungle Line" and "Shadows and Light," but here, in general, in these wonderfully jazzy songs, there is a beautiful atmosphere that envelops and warms, and moves you. The melodies of tracks like "Edith and the Kingpin," "Shades of Scarlett Conquering" (the most beautiful of all for me, sending chills every time), and "The Boho Dance," to name a few, warm the soul and exalt with their perfect beauty, no doubt about it. A masterpiece from a singer-songwriter who was at that time in a perpetual state of grace.
  • Flame
    10 sep 17
    Discuss it for me. All the tracks for one reason or another deserve a mention. There are also "In France they kiss on Main Street" and "Harry's House," which you haven't mentioned, and for me, they are among JM's best.
  • hjhhjij
    10 sep 17
    They could all be considered among Joni Mitchell's best. In 5 lines I couldn't make a list; I just wanted to share my impression of the album. However, you're right, they are all tracks worth mentioning. What about "Sweet Bird," for example? Where do we place that?
Joy Division: Closer
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Joy Division: Closer
23 apr 12
Judas Priest: Screaming for Vengeance
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Judas Priest: Screaming for Vengeance
24 apr 22
Well, the Judases that I like, the ones I really mean, ended with "British Steel." This stuff is no longer my cup of tea, definitely not, but unlike "Point of Entry," this is a pop-metal album with a couple of more aggressive peaks of actual "heavy" metal, like the title track which is cool in its genre and I actually like it, but also a couple of other peaks that are pure '80s pop with some rock riffs, undoubtedly. It’s perfect to listen to in the car, maybe to liven up a boring trip, especially with passengers whose musical taste doesn’t quite match yours. You put on Priest’s "Screaming for Vengeance" and they’re happy, I get a couple of laughs, I even find a few catchy and cheesy tunes, and everyone is pleased. A nice album, that I wouldn’t listen to more than once every, well, years. Horrible cover.
  • Onirica
    24 apr 22
    Electric Eye has a killer riff, one of their best, for me.
  • hjhhjij
    24 apr 22
    I won’t deny that it has some good riffs; they’re the foundation for an album like this. However, even though it’s fun, to me it’s fluff-metal. It’s not my kind of "hard." I think back to "Sad Wings of Destiny," "Killing Machine," or "Stained Class" and, well, it’s a completely different party.
  • Onirica
    24 apr 22
    Well, I don’t find Electric that far from the legendary "Breaking the law" (which definitely can’t be beat, eh). Sure, it’s a formula already fine-tuned in BTL, but both for the epic riff (one of the best in the genre) and the singing, which has its good moments (the transition from verse to chorus is epic), I think it’s a great track. And it also has a respectable solo, quick, melodic, and effective. The only slightly weaker point is the chorus, which is very standard. As for the rest of the album, I won’t comment; I’ve only listened to Streaming and You've got, which don’t excite me either; as you say, they’re a bit silly.
  • Onirica
    24 apr 22
    It's clear that the albums you're mentioning were a whole different thing, right? Especially Sad Wings, but it's like comparing Iron Maiden with Di Anno to those with Dickinson. Another universe.
Judas priest: Unleashed in the east
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Judas Priest: Unleashed in the East: Live in Japan
7 feb 22
Great live show, very beautiful. Performances faithful to the studio versions, with no room for improvisations or various modifications, but with the great energetic drive of a live performance, and it’s something special. Some tracks shine incredibly ("Victim of Changes" "Genocide" "Hell Bent for Leather") and the live rendition of "The Green Manalishi" is really excellent, kept here in its vibrant rock/hard/blues song format, almost as if to respectfully distance itself from the live performances of Green’s Mac, where that piece, and others, became a river of bewitching and brilliant guitar improvisation, blazing with fire. Fire and flames are not lacking here either, anyway. With the version of "Beyond the Realms of Death," the album opens and closes with tracks from "Stained Class." Excellent live, an energetic drink.
  • Onirica
    8 feb 22
    Beyond, for me, one of the best they've ever done.
    And what about the solo, huh?
  • hjhhjij
    8 feb 22
    Tipton's solo is very beautiful.
  • Onirica
    8 feb 22
    damn! I would say "from antonionology"
  • hjhhjij
    8 feb 22
    An uncommunicable solo?
  • Onirica
    8 feb 22
    Incommensurable!
Judas Priest: British Steel
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Judas Priest: British Steel
22 apr 22
Less beautiful than their previous albums, but still a hilarious and relentless wall of Heavy Metal/Hard Rock that's engaging and just the right amount of flashy. I still like them, there's not much to say. Here, the Judas are in a period where their seeds have started to bear fruit (in 1980, there’s the debut of the Maiden, the most dignified among their offspring and stepchildren, probably), but the stamp they put on British Steel is, rightly so, hard, granite-like, and with little room for refinements. In its genre, the album is excellent; among all, I must mention the absolutely irresistible riff of "Breaking the Law."
  • Onirica
    22 apr 22
    Brechin ve lou, Brechin the lou!
    TA TA TA TARATTA TARATTA TA TA TA TARATTA TARATTA
  • hjhhjij
    22 apr 22
    Great cover, well done ahahaha
Judas Priest: Painkiller
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Judas Priest: Painkiller
8 apr 12
Judas Priest: Sad Wings Of Destiny
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Judas Priest: Sad Wings of Destiny
14 dec 22
Stunning album, with the band making a significant leap in quality compared to their debut, which was not bad but still quite immature. As far as I'm concerned, it's among the best Hard Rock albums I've ever listened to, and even more so, I consider it one of those albums capable of surpassing the barriers of categorization and the boundaries of genres, an album appreciated beyond one's own "musical current" of belonging. Here, the Judas draw inspiration from this and that (a bit from the usual rock giants of the early '70s - Led/Purple and their ilk, a touch of the best Queen, the finest melodic refined pop/songwriting/electro-acoustic croonerism/a sprinkling of melodic ideas or musical concepts close to a certain "prog" taste of the more "romantic") but they have the merit of blending it into a concoction that is entirely their own, doing so with great inspiration in songwriting, eclecticism, and sophistication, as well as a masterful balance of aggression, melancholy, and dramatic flair. In doing so, they themselves throw collected (and often exaggeratedly misinterpreted) insights from a multitude of other bands from the following decade onward ("Tyrant," for example, is clearly a pre-cursor to Maiden, citing perhaps the most capable disciples, even in beautiful melodic, vocal, and guitar taste). "Victims of Changes" and "Epitaph" (written solely by Tipton - like the theatrical rock gem that is "The Ripper") are my favorites, but there's not a second wasted here.
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