Van Der Graaf Generator: Pawn Hearts
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Van der Graaf Generator: Pawn Hearts
8 apr 12
A plague, on its own, would be worth at least 6 stars
"Camps of panoply and majesty, what is Freedom of Choice?
Where do I stand in the pageantry, whose is my voice?
It doesn't feel so very bad now: I think the end is the start
ALL THINGS ARE APART, ALL THINGS ARE APART, ALL THINGS ARE APART"
A Plague of lighthouse keeper.
Van Halen: 1984
CD Audio I have it ★★
Van Halen: 1984
8 apr 12
Van Halen: Van Halen
CD Audio I have it ★★★★
Van Halen: Van Halen
8 apr 12
Van Halen: Van Halen II
CD Audio I have it ★★★
Van Halen: Van Halen II
8 apr 12
Van Morrison: Hard Nose the Highway
CD Audio I lack
Van Morrison: Hard Nose the Highway
11 oct 19
Another great album by Van Morrison, who in the '70s (and even in the '80s) lined up stunning records one after the other with just a couple of minor episodes/dips. I find this a very relaxing album, as well as emotionally moving, full of ballads, some of which are spine-tingling due to the intensity of Van's voice and interpretation, along with excellent arrangements (I’m thinking of the opening track "Snow in San Anselmo" and the grandeur of "Purple Heather" placed at the end, or the stunning title track—three of the best songs on the album). Then you can let yourself be rocked by his voice in the very relaxing 10 minutes of "Autumn Song," there's the more upbeat "The Great Deception," and the cherry on top, a cover: the Van Morrison version of "Bein' Green," which his beautiful voice transforms into an exhilarating piece; Kermit Morrison. Van the Muppet, in short.
  • Stanlio
    15 oct 19
    I'm going straight to listen to it, bye.
  • bluesboy94
    5 jul 20
    Bravo hj; sandwiched between the semi-masterpiece of "Saint Dominic's Preview" and the "whole" masterpiece of "Verdone Fleece," this "Hard Nose The Highway" may seem minor, but it's not so minor after all.
  • bluesboy94
    5 jul 20
    *Veedon, ogre uncle...
Van Morrison: Tupelo Honey
CD Audio I lack
Van Morrison: Tupelo Honey
22 dec 18
Stunning album by Van The Man, one of the "classics" of his immense career. The exhilarating Soul/R&B vein of the Irishman merges or stands alongside Country-Folk in a perfect blend. The album has just one track that seems "minor" to me ("I Roo You" excites me less than the rest) and then a cascade of beautiful songs: from the deadly opening with "Wild Night," a simply irresistible track, to the applause-worthy finale with "Moonshine Whiskey" (even though there's a nice version of the traditional "Down By the Riverside" among the bonus tracks), passing through the sensational one-two punch of "You're My Woman" and the title track, two more masterpieces to add to his long list; one after the other, these two beautiful songs, dedicated to his wife, emotionally overwhelm the listener and celebrate Morrison's stunning voice. A beautiful album.
  • hjhhjij
    22 dec 18
    @[Cialtronius] Out of curiosity, have you ever tried listening to an album like this one or "Moondance" by Morrison? I think you would like them; I don’t hear anything that you might not enjoy. We're not in the more intimate and "stream of consciousness" territory of "Astral Weeks."
  • hjhhjij
    22 dec 18
    "I Wanna Roo You" poor thing, it's not that just because I like it less than the others I mess up the title too, huh.
  • Alfredo
    22 dec 18
    I confirm everything, generally underrated album, but quite beautiful.
  • Falloppio
    22 dec 18
    H, I'm raving about this album. Beautiful beautiful beautiful...!!!
  • Falloppio
    22 dec 18
    *I
  • Johnny b.
    25 dec 18
    I don't know him, I'll fix it as soon as possible.
Van Morrison: His Band And The Street Choir
CD Audio I have it
Van Morrison: His Band and The Street Choir
18 jan 19
It's fair to consider it a minor episode in his discography; after all, it certainly pales in comparison to both the two perfect previous albums and the two stunning records that followed it. In short, it's a bit squashed between giants. However, I like it; it's a nice little record: sunny, vibrant, carefree, optimistic, light but with Morrison's R&B/Soul songwriting that never fails to be enjoyable and of high quality. There are indeed some beautiful songs, and how! ("Street Choir," "I've Been Working," "Gypsy Queen," "Sweet Jennie," and "Call Me Up in Dreamland," while not among his essential masterpieces, are all lovely songs). Then there are the two best tracks: "Domino" and my favorite, "Virgo Clowns"—the only two from this album that I would include in a hypothetical "Best Of" that I would create. It's a perfect record for a light yet quality listen.
  • Alfredo
    18 jan 19
    This is definitely a minor album; in fact, I can't even remember the last time I listened to it, and I don’t have strong memories of it, but it’s still Van The Man, so I'll try to revisit it. The two subsequent ones (especially SDP with a Listen To The Lion that for me is like one of the main chapters of the Van Bible from the '70s) are definitely on other levels.
  • hjhhjij
    18 jan 19
    Certainly. "Saint Dominic's Preview," which is all high-level with "Listen to the Lion," reaches celestial heights. Nothing in comparison to the dignified and sunny divertissement that this is.
  • Alfredo
    18 jan 19
    The only one I remember is Domino because it's also in some best of compilations, the others not at all.
  • hjhhjij
    18 jan 19
    Surely there are no songs that, given the exceptionally high average quality of his repertoire, stand out particularly in one's memory. "Domino" was the launch single, and I don’t want to make a mistake, but I believe it’s the single that had the most commercial success for Van The Man. Indeed, it’s a great single, a fitting R&B tune, lively, vibrant, and very beautiful. Maybe listen to "Street Choir" or "I've Been Working" or "Virgo Clowns"; the latter is very beautiful and moving for me. Then of course, the most memorable things from Morrison are found elsewhere, extending into the entire following decade.
  • hjhhjij
    18 jan 19
    the most memorable things are obviously *somewhere else.
Van Morrison & The Chieftains: Irish Heartbeat (1988)
CD Audio I have it
Van Morrison & The Chieftains: Irish Heartbeat (1988)
26 aug 19
A stunning collaboration from the great singer-songwriter who has long rediscovered the musical tradition of his land alongside the absolute masters of Celtic-Irish tradition. All of them already with a long career behind them, yet the album is fresh, sparkling, moving, intense, and incredibly inspiring. For me, it is the last true masterpiece for both Van Morrison and The Chieftains, let's say the last one at such high levels. 8 out of 10 tracks (the other two penned by Morrison) are traditional, and the interpretations are overall of the highest level, with some truly spine-tingling moments ("Raglan Road," to name one). A Must Have for anyone who loves the sounds of Irish tradition, from dances to deeply moving ballads.
  • CosmicJocker
    26 aug 19
    I don't know if I love the sounds of the Irish translation that much, but I love dear Van so much.. And by talking about it like this, you entice me..
  • hjhhjij
    26 aug 19
    Just know that we're around the Van Irish area.
  • adrmb
    26 aug 19
    Great notice, thanks :D
  • imasoulman
    26 aug 19
    trusting, focusing...
  • ElPibeDeOro
    26 aug 19
    Well, I'll make it mine, since I love the sounds of Irish tradition. A thank you from me as well!
Vangelis: Sex Power
CD Audio I have it ★★★
Vangelis: Sex Power
20 apr 13
Vangelis' solo debut, a very enjoyable soundtrack but nothing exceptional; I’ll stick with my rating because he has since produced much better than this pleasant little debut.
Vangelis: Chariots of Fire
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Vangelis: Chariots of Fire
19 apr 13
The album with that little-known theme.
Vangelis: Antarctica
CD Audio I have it ★★★★
Vangelis: Antarctica
18 apr 13
and a half.
Vangelis: Blade Runner - Versione Ufficiale 1994
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Vangelis: Blade Runner
8 apr 12
Vince Martin & Fred Neil: Tear Down The Walls
CD Audio I have it ★★★★
Vince Martin & Fred Neil: Tear Down The Walls
12 feb 15
Beautiful. Fred Neil's debut, even if in partnership with Vince Martin. Beautiful songs blending traditional sounds, excellent covers ("Morning Drew"), and the first tracks that emerged from Fred Neil's pen, which make up at least half of the album (greats like "Baby" or "Red Flowers"). Certainly, it is far from the Fred Neil who will come soon, distant not only in quality but also in style, as Neil's next three works are extraordinary masterpieces and reach vertiginously high peaks. But this is already a great start.
Vittorio De Sica: Il giudizio universale
DVD Video I have it ★★★★
Vittorio de Sica: Il giudizio universale
8 apr 12
Among the most underrated films of the immense Vittorio De Sica, it is instead an excellent tragicomic comedy, at times hilarious and at times bitter. An exceptional cast, perhaps not fully utilized, with some actors a bit out of their depth, yet providing performances that are more than dignified. Hilarious Gassman, great Stoppa, gigantic Alberto Sordi, in the most successful character of the film, perhaps the most slippery and cynical he has ever portrayed. Truly a great film, absolutely worth rediscovering.
Vittorio De Sica: Sciuscià
DVD Video I have it ★★★★★
Vittorio de Sica: Sciuscià
8 apr 12
Among the peaks of the neorealist movement, among the heights of Vittorio De Sica, one of our greatest directors. Little to say about this film, a dramatic story, one of the many from post-war Italy. A masterpiece.
Werner Herzog: Aguirre, furore di Dio
DVD Video I have it ★★★★★
Werner Herzog: Aguirre, Furore Di Dio
21 aug 13
wes craven: le colline hanno gli occhi
DVD Video I have it ★★★
wes craven: le colline hanno gli occhi
8 apr 12
7
wes craven: l'ultima casa a sinistra
DVD Video I have it ★★★
wes craven: l'ultima casa a sinistra
8 apr 12
6.5
wes craven: scream
DVD Video I have it ★★★★
Wes Craven: Scream
5 jun 13
Certo, inviami il testo e procederò con la traduzione.
Wes Craven: A Nightmare On Elm Street
DVD Video I have it ★★★★
Wes Craven: A Nightmare On Elm Street
8 apr 12
Freddie Krueger. An exceptional classic of horror, among the best of Craven.
7.5
Whitesnake: Whitesnake 1987
CD Audio I have it ★★★
Whitesnake: Whitesnake
8 apr 12
Whitesnake: Come An' Get It
CD Audio I have it ★★★
Whitesnake: Come an' Get It
8 apr 12
Whitesnake: Saints And Sinners
CD Audio I have it ★★★
Whitesnake: Saints And Sinners
8 apr 12
Wilco: Summerteeth
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Wilco: Summerteeth
14 nov 13
Beautiful album, one of the best "pop" records of the '90s. This is where the best Wilco begins (although the previous one was already a gem), the ones that won't miss a record in the '00s, at least so far. "Via Chicago" is stunning.
Wilco: Being There
CD Audio I have it ★★★★
Wilco: Being There
22 jan 13
Wilco: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Wilco: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
14 nov 13
"and the shipwreck is sweet to me in this sea" I who listen to the ending of "Reservations."
William Burroughs: Naked Lunch
Cartaceo I have it ★★★★★
William S. Burroughs: Naked Lunch
8 apr 12
William Burroughs: Strade Morte (The Place of Dead Roads)
Cartaceo I have it ★★★★★
William Burroughs: Strade Morte (The Place of Dead Roads)
8 apr 12
William Friedkin: Il Braccio Violento della Legge
DVD Video I have it ★★★★★
William Friedkin: Il Braccio Violento della Legge
9 nov 12
An absolute milestone of the Crime genre. A stunning Gene Hackman, in a truly beautiful film. The ending is simply fantastic; just for that, an extra half point for the film that reaches 5 stars. Friedkin directs his masterpiece, a film that will inspire nearly all directors who wish to tackle a Crime story. Beautiful.
William Friedkin: To Live and Die in LA
DVD Video I have it ★★★★★
William Friedkin: To Live and Die in LA
9 nov 12
William S. Burroughs: Dead City Radio
Cartaceo I have it ★★★★★
William S. Burroughs: Dead City Radio
8 apr 12
William Wyler: Roman Holiday
DVD Video I have it ★★★★
William Wyler: Roman Holiday
28 jun 12
Absolutely a classic, a historical film. Qualitatively not a masterpiece, but very beautiful, with an excellent Audrey Hepburn. And Rome is always wonderful.
William Wyler: How to Steal a Million
DVD Video I have it ★★★★
William Wyler: How To Steal A Million
27 apr 13
3.5/4. Good comedy with the usual Hepburn guarantee.
Woody Allen: La dea dell'amore
DVD Video I have it ★★★★
Woody Allen: La Dea dell'Amore
22 may 13
Woody Allen: Annie Hall
DVD Video I have it ★★★★★
Woody Allen: Annie Hall
24 oct 12
World of Skin: World of Skin
CD Audio I have it ★★★★
World of Skin: World of Skin
27 jan 13
Interesting parallel project Gira/Jarboe, probably the most melodic and accessible thing they've ever done, with The Burning World. Not a masterpiece, but great stuff nonetheless, with several beautiful tracks and the continuous exchange of voices from Jarboe to Gira from piece to piece is spine-tingling. Ah "Red Rose," if you listen to it at night, alone, in the dark, you’ll shit yourself.
Yardbirds: Roger The Engineer
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
The Yardbirds: The Yardbirds
8 apr 12
Yardbirds: Little Games
CD Audio I have it ★★★
The Yardbirds: Little Games
8 apr 12
Yes: Fragile
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Yes: Fragile
10 apr 14
Of the three great albums by Yes, this one is the most gifted with the 5, yet I still take it, even if I find it less spontaneous than "The Yes Album" and less cohesive compared to "Close to the Edge." With Wakeman joining on keyboards, something changes and it shows—in the sounds, in the style, in the attitude. However, the tracks are magnificent, there's little to argue about; they were still Yes at the peak of their inspiration. I just have never understood the purpose of unnecessary fragments like We Have Heaven and the others...
Yes: Close To The Edge
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Yes: Close to the Edge
14 apr 14
Masterpiece. For Yes, the third in a row, probably the greatest, definitely the last. I wanted to say a few words about Bill Bruford, the sharpest in the group: realizing that after this grand album Yes could only go down (they went down too far, though...) he joined the newly reborn and completely revolutionized (in line-up and style) phoenix of Robert Fripp, leveling up and becoming a cornerstone of all the band's incarnations up until the '90s, not stupid at all.
  • hellraiser
    15 apr 14
    Bruford has built an absolutely amazing career! The album is stunning, nothing more to add.
  • federock
    15 apr 14
    yes, it's all true.
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