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Ac/Dc: Live
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
AC/DC: Live
11 jul 15
"AC/DC Live, recorded on the band's 1990-91 world tour, encompassing twenty-one countries and one hundred and fifty-three shows." This is how it reads in the internal booklet of the double CD; very simply, a stratospheric live performance, where the band plays all the best and most acclaimed songs that have marked the history of Hard Rock in recent decades. It starts with "Thunderstruck" and culminates in the "cannon blasting" finale of "For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)"...ESSENTIAL...
  • hjhhjij
    12 jul 15
    There are 4 stars too many :D
  • Dragonstar
    12 jul 15
    No, it's not true, come on, they've kind of worn me out with their stale and overused material; in fact, I find them overrated and I would flush some albums from their discography down the toilet. However, there are others that are five stars, like Back in Black, The Razor's Edge, Highway to Hell, High Voltage, and, without a doubt, this album.
  • SydBarrett96
    12 jul 15
    I've always had a particular relationship with Hard Rock in general, in the sense that I'm a huge admirer of the first-generation bands (Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, even the early Queen), but those that came after just don’t do it for me. AC/DC is among them, although I don’t mind the early albums with Bon Scott too much. However, I prefer something else. :)
  • hjhhjij
    12 jul 15
    If Razor's Edge and Back in Black, from my point of view, were 5-star albums, then I might as well throw all my records in the trash because the music would be pointless. I’m being a bit drastic, but the only good ones I find they've made are those up to Highway, and in particular Let There Be Rock, though not with any particular enthusiasm. In short, I would never give them 5 stars.
  • De...Marga...
    12 jul 15
    Let's take a moment to respond to the detractors of the band. As you know, my respectable age has allowed me to see AC/DC twice in the nineties: in September 1991 in Modena for the Monsters of Rock, alongside Metallica, Queensryche, Black Crowes, and Negazione, and in May 1995 at the Forum di Assago. The live performance I'm highlighting closely mirrors the setlist from Modena. But have you taken a look at the incredible sequence of Hard Rock anthems that the five Australians deliver? Find me another band that can string together a series of hits like that. I don't think it's necessary to mention the songs; otherwise, I'd practically have to list them all... DAMN...
  • hjhhjij
    12 jul 15
    I believed that Asidisi and the '90s were not two terms that could be put side by side :D I don't care much about hard rock anthems, and they have produced very few memorable songs, all concentrated in the '70s. Of course, also in the '70s, there were several pleasant and catchy tunes, but I don't find anything memorable in them apart from the "historic name." Of course, these are points of view; from my perspective, a '90s live performance by the skirts evokes only unpleasant feelings.
  • hjhhjij
    12 jul 15
    "Let There Be Rock," on the other hand, is an album that I always enjoy listening to; the problem is that once I've listened to that one, I don't feel like picking up others, I'm good as is.
  • Dragonstar
    12 jul 15
    On the topic of "memorable tracks," I agree with hj. Of course, they have "a series of hits like this" because they've been playing the same chords for ages. Anyway, there are plenty of bands that deliver a ton of masterpiece hits in hard rock/heavy metal. Without going too far, Iron Maiden devour them for breakfast, in my opinion, when it comes to historic tracks.
  • hjhhjij
    12 jul 15
    Let's change the subject, thanks for the tip about Aktuala, it's really cool to hear an Italian group doing such a great job with various types of ethnic music. In the '70s. Cool.
  • Dragonstar
    12 jul 15
    Imagine that. I usually don’t particularly love instrumental albums, but that album, besides having set a standard (it’s one of the earliest examples of Italian world music), has such an enchanting mood that I can never tear myself away from it: just hearing the first notes is enough for me to quickly decide that I’ll have to listen to it all over again. And if someone interrupts me, I become a beast!
  • Dragonstar
    12 jul 15
    Imagine that. I usually don’t particularly love instrumental albums, but that album, besides having set a standard (it’s one of the earliest examples of Italian world music), has such an enchanting mood that I can never tear myself away from it: just hearing the first notes is enough for me to quickly decide that I’ll have to listen to it all over again. And if someone interrupts me, I become a beast!
  • De...Marga...
    12 jul 15
    It's just a matter of tastes, of course. I’ve never been particularly taken by Iron Maiden, apart from the first five albums, and personally, I feel the exact opposite: AC/DC outshine them in terms of songs. I still respect your valid arguments. Let's wrap it up with a Solomon-like draw.
  • Marco Orsi
    12 jul 15
    But am I the only one who, despite listening to metal, can't stand AC/DC?
  • hjhhjij
    12 jul 15
    And the acidcids are rock'n rolleharde-rock not metal, it's not that strange your bad tolerance.
Afghan Whigs: Gentlemen
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
The Afghan Whigs: Gentlemen
18 apr 15
I have an indelible memory of this album: Saturday, January 29, 1994. I'm at the "Zimba" in Milan for the band's concert; the start time is set, in an original way, for 5 PM. Just a moment before, the drummer Steve comes on stage completely nude, except for his boots, taking some photos of us, the audience, incredulous at the sight; right after, he sits down in his place and is joined by Greg, John, and Rick, and the show can thus begin. The album is a wonder...BE SWEET...
  • hjhhjij
    18 apr 15
    But at least did the photos turn out well?
  • De...Marga...
    18 apr 15
    I really hope that the user with the avatar John Stockton comes forward to confirm what I wrote; because he was there too. Before anyone thinks that I’ve smoked who knows what...DEBONAIR...
  • madcat
    18 apr 15
    Ahha! :D Beautiful album Dema, but I still prefer Congregation, anyway both are great albums.
  • De...Marga...
    18 apr 15
    I don't know!! I still haven't managed to decide which one is the best between the two. Two records both... MILES IZ DED...
  • tia
    18 apr 15
    I enlarge this!
  • Lukas
    7 feb 17
    I was there! How could I forget the image of the drummer appearing naked except for his combat boots... and Greg Dulli chain-smoking throughout the concert. Great band. I saw them again a couple of years ago in Amsterdam, and the flair is still there.
  • Lukas
    7 feb 17
    By the way, I should have a little box with the recording of the concert somewhere.
Agalloch: The Serpent & the Sphere
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Agalloch: The Serpent & the Sphere
10 jul 14
One of the best works I've listened to in 2014; the fifth album by the American band Agalloch contains all the characteristics of a sound that has pushed the boundaries of Black Metal towards an executional depth that leaves me cold...yet fascinated by it all. And it's natural for me to mention the track "Dark Matter Gods," which well represents the feral and epic sound of a group that has pointed the way for a new form of heavy Metal...CELESTIAL...
  • Psychopathia
    10 jul 14
    This album has grown a lot... at first I was perplexed, but after 2 or 3 listens it's unfolding in all its beauty. And that digipack! I didn't have one with holes yet. By the way, from 2014 I've bought only about 4 or 5 works...
  • Psychopathia
    10 jul 14
    No, come on. I bought 8 of them. Among which Lana Del Rey (I'm ashamed, but I like her a lot...). Anyway, it might be the deep depression I've been in for a couple of months, but I don't feel like buying/discovering new things. I tend to listen more to what I already have... it's a shame, though, but I don't have many stimuli.
  • De...Marga...
    10 jul 14
    Hi there, dude; this Agalloch album is great, even in the packaging. If you haven't listened to it yet, I recommend the new album by Anathema, a band I've been listening to for years and really appreciate.
Alice In Chains: Unplugged
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Alice in Chains: MTV Unplugged
16 dec 14
I’m not interested in writing where it was recorded; it’s not necessary to mention the date of its conception; what is fundamental for me about this sonic marvel is the beginning of the album, after the applause from the audience: Jerry starts an acoustic arpeggio of simple craftsmanship and beauty. Then another burst of applause, this time even more intense, and right after that Layne begins to sing... I stop, closing my eyes to meditate, filled with chills and tears... DEVASTATING...
  • hjhhjij
    16 dec 14
    The acoustic AIC, with an LS now completely devastated and never so exciting. A sad and beautiful swan song.
  • rolando303
    16 dec 14
    We think about what a horrible end LS has come to. Forgotten by everyone. A corpse found after quite some time (15 days). Well...
  • rolando303
    16 dec 14
    But I ask you: where the hell were his teammates from the group???
  • hjhhjij
    16 dec 14
    If only I had known...
  • hellraiser
    16 dec 14
    A wonder of a live performance, I won't add anything else.
  • De...Marga...
    16 dec 14
    Exactly, absolutely right Simon. I just want to add one thing about the cover that I'm currently observing for the umpteenth time. Layne, his shadow looming over the others, as if he no longer belonged to the group, isolated, alone, on the verge of giving in completely... oh my god...........
  • the last
    28 sep 15
    Among the records of my life. Everything you say is true. Staley was immense and was forgotten long before his passing. An emblematic and very sad moment in one of his last interviews, I seem to remember it was in Rolling Stone, where he specified that the "others" in the band were no longer his friends. Here he is physically a ghost... but his voice still reveals his soul. I repeat, one of the records of my life for me.
Amorphis: Elegy
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Amorphis: Elegy
27 apr 14
The Finnish band achieves stylistic perfection with their third album released in 1996; completely abandoning the Death Metal sounds of their early days, the album unfolds through eleven songs where folk, progressive, and '70s hard rock combine to create an epic sound, further distinguished by the growling vocals and clean vocals. "The Orphan" and the subsequent "On Rich And Poor" are songs with a wonderfully elegiac pace... An undisputed masterpiece...
  • GIASSON
    16 sep 14
    For me, they reached stylistic perfection in the previous album; however, this one is no less, and Tuonela is its worthy successor.
  • De...Marga...
    16 sep 14
    It's tough to choose the best album from the Finns between this one and its predecessor; Elegy just barely won, although Tale from... remains another fantastic album... Black Winter Day...
Anathema: A Natural Disaster
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: A Natural Disaster
17 dec 14
Cover, as in many other works by the English, splendid in its simplicity: a fiery red sky over a boat pulled ashore. And we are once again in the presence of a masterpiece; ten tracks, with the electronic component shining through in many songs, not to mention the guitar drive as in "Pulled Under At 2000..." But it's the title track that gives me incredibly high emotional moments, thanks to the sublime, enchanting, enveloping voice of Lee Douglas...FLYING...
Anathema: Alternative 4
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: Alternative 4
22 apr 14
Alternative 4 was released in 1998 and is the fourth studio album by the English band Anathema: it is the masterpiece. An album that represents the pinnacle of their stylistic evolution, reaching a gothic metal sound with hints of ambient progressive rock that make the sound ethereal, intimate, at times tormented and saturated with emotional tension. "Fragile Dreams," "Lost Control," and "Regret" are tracks that gift you with strong sensations, yet rich in hidden charm. Sublime.
  • rolando303
    22 apr 14
    They know how to play. The shift from old gothic to prog is commendable.
  • De...Marga...
    22 apr 14
    Hello Rolando; this is their album that I consider the best even though they continued to evolve in their later albums. I'm looking forward to their new work set to be released in June.
Anathema: Eternity
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: Eternity
26 nov 14
The first phase of the Cavanagh brothers' career comes to a close in 1996 with this album, the third in chronological order since their raw debut a few years earlier. We are still, in a grand way, in the realm of Gothic Metal, but we begin to see interesting melodic inserts, less dark openings that will lead to their absolute masterpiece in the following album. "Angelica," "The Beloved," "Eternity part 1" are the standout tracks of an album close to perfection...HOPE..
Anathema: Judgement
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: Judgement
10 dec 14
Fifth album for the Cavanagh brothers' band, and five are the shining stars that represent my rating; an album recorded in Ventimiglia in the spring of 1999, beautiful in every way starting from the cover. The sound of the English band definitively moves away from the previous Gothic-Doom to head towards a form of Progressive Rock that in many parts reminds me of the more "Gilmour-esque" Pink Floyd. "One Last Goodbye" is a heartbreaking tribute to the deceased mother...DEEP...
anathema: pentecost III
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: Pentecost III
2 dec 14
I've never understood why "Pentecost lll" is labeled as an EP, exceeding forty minutes in length across its five tracks. In my opinion, it is their first masterpiece, the last musical episode featuring Darren White on vocals; a dark, decadent Gothic Doom Metal, with songs among my favorites from their excellent discography like the opener "Kingdom" or the equally substantial in duration "We, The Gods," not to mention "Memento Mori"...From Here To ETERNITY...
Anathema: Hindsight
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: Hindsight
17 dec 14
Five years; an interminable half-decade my spirit had to wait to once again savor the dreamlike, mystical, decadent atmospheres of this new album by Anathema. A captivating collection where the English lads revisit tracks from their past, performed in a sumptuous acoustic version that makes the listening experience even more intense and filled with pathos. From the opening "Fragile Dreams," through the parts of "One Last Goodbye," to the shimmering "Angelica"... ASCETICI...
Anathema: The Crestfallen EP
CD Audio I have it ★★★★
Anathema: The Crestfallen EP
30 nov 14
"The Crestfallen EP" is the debut record of five boys from Liverpool, barely out of their teens; despite their young age, they show an enviable songwriting ability. Their sound leans towards a slow and oppressive Doom Metal, reminiscent of the early raw works of Cathedral: it is the track "Crestfallen," which unfolds for over ten minutes, that stands out as the best, with that haunting initial piano that sends shivers down your spine, and not of love.
Anathema: We Are Here Because We Are Here
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: We Are Here Because We Are Here
26 dec 14
Seven years separate "A Natural Disaster" from the new album by the Cavanagh brothers; such a long time I have had to wait to once again be captivated, enchanted, and overwhelmed by their sound. A dazzling cover of radiant beauty; immediately after comes the Music, which sees the involvement of Steven Wilson in its production. An album that should be listened to with closed eyes to extract all the positivity, all the brightness that can already be felt from Vincent's more intimate singing...THIN AIR...
Anathema: Weather Systems
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: Weather Systems
16 jan 15
Another shining gem is added to the already priceless collection of the Cavanagh brothers' band; and I will never tire of repeating that they can touch you emotionally and profoundly like very few other bands. An album that once again stands out for Vincent's brilliant vocal interpretation, accompanied by the ethereal voice of Lee Douglas, who manages to take the songs to shores of absolute inner peace. To be listened to day, night, and forever.
Anathema: Universal
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: Universal
8 apr 14
Emotional; this is the feeling you get while listening to the stunning concert. From the venue located in an ancient theater in Bulgaria, accompanied by a philharmonic orchestra, the Cavanagh brothers envelop the listeners with ethereal music, soft in its progression, with a melodic taste...emotional...The concluding "Flying" compels you to an endless replay.
Anathema: A Fine Day To Exit
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: A Fine Day to Exit
16 dec 14
First album of the new millennium for the Liverpool band; one of the works I appreciate most from a remarkable career. Never before have the sounds expanded so much, with that veil of melancholy always present in tracks where Danny's guitar dominates; in some passages, it’s incredibly easy to compare them to the more "Gilmourian" Pink Floyd, as in the opening pair "Pressure" and especially "Release": and it’s the ending of the latter that ignites with the long guitar solo... UNIQUE...
Anathema: Serenades
CD Audio I have it ★★★★
Anathema: Serenades
29 nov 14
The debut on the long distance for the English band; we are still far from the masterpieces to come, but the potential of the very young guys is already noticeable. On vocals, typically growl, we find Darren White again, and musically the lengthy tracks embrace sounds that move slowly towards a primitive Doom Metal; although there are also Gothic-Dark openings like in "Sleepless" that hint at the future developments of a sound always in constant evolution.
Anathema: Distant Satellites
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: Distant Satellites
3 jul 14
The evolution of the English band Anathema continues, as they reach their tenth studio album with "Distant Satellites," marking a long and rich career filled with outstanding works. This album highlights the vocal interpretation of Vincent Cavanagh and Lee Douglas, the superb female voice that is now a permanent member of the band; tracks like "Dusk (dark is descending)" and "Anathema" are filled with that emotional pathos in their lengthy progressions, and once again, they captivate me after just a few listens...
Anathema: The Silent Enigma
Vinile I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: The Silent Enigma
1 dec 14
I love the entire discography of Anathema; "The Silent Enigma" remains one of my favorite albums, not just referring to the English band. We're in 1995: Darren White has left the band; Vincent Cavanagh takes his place as the vocalist, giving the tracks a breathtaking depth. The superb Gothic element bursts into an album that should be listened to from the first to the last note, in the dark; it’s the endless "A Dying Wish," twilight and visionary in its progression, that conquers me...ALONE...
Anathema: Falling Deeper
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anathema: Falling Deeper
2 jan 15
The perfect journey of the English boys continues; and once again in this work, they confirm themselves as one of the most fascinating musical realities, capable of hitting you straight in the soul. As I have said multiple times, they know how to evoke emotions; and as far as I'm concerned, in recent years I have rarely found a band so capable, so deep, so intimate. "Falling Deeper" is a collection of tracks from their early albums, reinterpreted in an acoustic-symphonic manner with immense class and quality...WE, THE GODS...
Anthrax: Among the Living
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Anthrax: Among the Living
13 oct 14
The sacred trilogy of Thrash Metal is completed with the third album chronologically from Anthrax; after "Reign In Blood" and "Master Of Puppets", there’s no need to write the bands, released in 1986, in March of the following year, "Among The Living" is published. The incredible speed of instrumental execution from the five guys, thanks in particular to the prodigious drumming of Charlie "quadruple kick" Benante, lays the groundwork for Speed-Thrash Metal; "Caught In A Mosh" is a crazy track!!!!
  • GIASSON
    13 oct 14
    NFL Nice fucking life!
  • De...Marga...
    13 oct 14
    Disco that is a banger; thank you as always for your excellent transitions.
Antimatter: Saviour
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
Antimatter: Saviour
20 may 14
It's the debut album of the band formed by Michael Moss and Duncan Patterson, the unforgettable bassist of Anathema. A profound, intimate music that combines electronics and ambient through a series of songs that captivate you, leaving you struck by their sacred and simple beauty; a pinnacle reached by "Over Your Shoulder" where everything is amplified by the voice of Michelle Richfield, transporting you on a spiritual journey, projecting you into the infinite... Angelic...
At The Drive In: Relationship Of Command
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
At the Drive-In: Relationship of Command
19 oct 15
It’s the third and unfortunately last album of the band led by Cedric Bixler “golden throat” Zavala and the “forever in motion” guitarist Omar Rodríguez López. An album that masterfully blends rage and melody, propelled by the frantic single “One Armed Scissor” and the melancholic “Invalid Litter Dept.” where the group finally slows down the furious pace and unexpectedly lets go. A band I still miss.
  • SilasLang
    19 oct 15
    I've never been able to stand Cedric's vocalizations... what a shame. Musically, he's amazing!
  • teenagelobotomy
    20 oct 15
    fantastic record this.
At The Gates: Slaughter of the Soul
CD Audio I have it ★★★★★
At the Gates: Slaughter of the Soul
8 may 14
One of the masterpieces of European Death Metal; the five Swedish guys don’t need much time: just a little over thirty minutes in an album where everything is infinitely powerful, played with ferocious skill, with a production that highlights the multiple violent characteristics of a sound that annihilates you. "Blinded By Fear," "Cold," "Nausea," songs of unprecedented executive cruelty that lead to the instrumental and conclusive "The Flames Of The End"... Staggering...
  • gnagnera
    8 may 14
    on May 17 in Trezzo
  • De...Marga...
    8 may 14
    I know, I read the schedule on Monday at the Live Club; Bad Religion on June first, too!!!
  • gnagnera
    9 may 14
    Maybe I'll go see At The Gates and also Bad Religion, even though I saw them last year, but I'm very tempted... if that's the case, we'll see each other there.
  • De...Marga...
    9 may 14
    Let's say that, as I mentioned a moment ago at the tia meeting, my daughter's communion is on June 1st; as for At the Gates, I saw them back during the tour of the album I pointed out, supporting Napalm Death: you can imagine how I ended up..."empty head broken bones"!!!!!
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