Neil Young: Harvest
File Audio I have it ★★★★
Neil Young: Harvest Moon
10 jul 16
Considered by many to be Neil Young's masterpiece and the pinnacle of his lengthy career. An album that is at times monumental in its tones and arrangements ('A Man Needs A Maid' and 'There's a World', both recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra) and full of famous collaborations, including the inevitable Crosby, Stills & Nash; James Taylor ('Old Man') and Linda Ronstadt. It features some of Young's most famous tracks, including 'Heart of Gold', the very 'Old Man', 'Alabama', and the title track 'Harvest'. The fact that my favorite track from the bunch, besides the opening track 'Out On the Weekend', is 'Words (Between The Lines of Age)' probably explains why it's not my favorite episode in his discography. This album here is a milestone, and that's fine, but I can really feel the lack of the wild and tempestuous power of 'the horse'.
Niccolò Fabi: Una somma di piccole cose
File Audio I have it ★★★★
Niccolò Fabi: Una somma di piccole cose
25 jun 16
I had never listened to any of his solo work, but I had always looked favorably on this singer-songwriter. I listened to this album more out of curiosity than anything else, and I was very positively impressed, to the point that I consider it one of the best albums of more or less recent Italian singer-songwriter music that I have listened to lately. Some tracks made me think of the best episodes of Perturbazione ('Ha perso la città', 'Facciamo finta', 'Una mano sugli occhi'), while others inevitably refer back to the Italian singer-songwriter tradition and fundamental authors like De Gregori (I think of 'Vince chi molla'), but in reality, it all primarily comes from his own creativity, from 'Una somma di piccole cose' to 'Le cose non si mettono bene', 'Le chiavi di casa', and it's a sign of an artistic maturity that I think is now widely recognized.
  • sotomayor
    25 jun 16
    @[SleepTwitch], I believe you reviewed it back in the day: well, I finally listened to it and I liked it. Thanks for the tip. ;)
  • SleepTwitch
    25 jun 16
    "You're welcome!" Italianizations aside, I'm glad! ;)
  • sotomayor
    25 jun 16
    What do you mean by "italianizzazioni a parte"? :) Anyway, I don't remember right now, but how would you consider this album within its discography? A kind of summary, or can I expect other equally positive things from other albums?
  • SleepTwitch
    25 jun 16
    "Sei il benvenuto" is the Italianization of "You are welcome" =) Anyway, I have never listened to whole albums by Fabi, except for this one, but I can say that in his early days his singles were much more radio-friendly and POPular. For example this: at the time blew my mind with the use of verbs, considering that in that year (2000) one of the best-selling singles was "Vamos a bailar" by Paola e Chiara!!! ;)
  • sotomayor
    25 jun 16
    Sorry, I didn't get the comment. ;) Well, yes, I do know that song you linked, in fact, like some of her other more famous singles starting from the song about hair, which might have been the cause of an irreparable break between me and him due to my already emerging baldness at the time. I'll do some research on the web anyway.

    By the way, just the memory of 'Vamos a bailar' provokes immediate erections in me. But for that, I'd refer you to the review on the homepage by @[minogue83].
  • SleepTwitch
    25 jun 16
    Ahahahah... I should also delve into Fabi from 2000 onwards... the fact that it didn’t get much radio play was perhaps a sign of higher quality? We’ll find out only by listening! You’re probably confusing it with "Kamasutra," but their vision doesn’t evoke anything in me!
  • sotomayor
    25 jun 16
    Well, I was mostly referring to the visual impact made by the two amazing artists Paola&Chiara. Of course, 'Kamasutra' also had its function during those adolescent years. Clearly. The fact that their vision doesn’t stir anything in you helps you avoid doubts about your sexuality, consider it a big deal, at least you have a fixed point to hold on to. ;)

    I couldn’t tell you about the radio airplay. In general, I listened to the radio a lot during those years, especially in the morning in the bathroom, trying futilely to wake up before going to school; late at night, when I had to study because I hadn’t done anything all day. In the end, they always played the same stuff, and I found it more interesting to listen to discussions on things like Radio Radicale or Radio Maria; they had more psychedelic content.

    Aside from that, in general, I don't know, I'm not very interested today in individual songs or something like music videos. If I can, I go straight for an entire album, but that’s also because I listen to a lot of stuff, and if I don’t engage in repeated listening, practically nothing stays with me. I’m quite insensitive to a first listen, let’s say. Which isn’t a great thing, obviously.
  • SleepTwitch
    25 jun 16
    Ahahahah!!! I understand you... the first listen is problematic for me too! ("with a few significant exceptions" quote)
  • sotomayor
    25 jun 16
    But the thing is, I practically never listen to music just for the sake of it. I always do something else in the meantime, so I think it’s inevitable that it ends up this way. I envy those who can sit down and just listen to music. Just like those who sit down and smoke a cigarette, just like that. Those are people who really know what it means to enjoy life. Not me. Oh well.
Nicholas Stoller: Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
File Video Not intrested ★
Nicholas Stoller: Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
2 jul 16
Seth Rogen is really likable to me, and his presence pushes me to watch movies that I know from the start are completely pointless, like this one. Which is basically the sequel to 'Bad Neighbors' and has practically the same plot, with the difference being that here, instead of a 'fraternity,' the Radner couple will deal with a 'sisterhood.' Once again, the cast includes Rose Byrne and Zac Efron, along with another star of Hollywood, the charming Chloe Grace Moretz. I don’t know, I’m not suggesting you watch it; I must admit there are definitely better ways to turn off your brain.
Nicolas Winding Refn: The Neon Demon
Nastro Video I lack ★★★★
Nicolas Winding Refn: The Neon Demon
20 jun 16
In my opinion, it is a sort of ideal sequel to 'Only God Forgives,' even though the stories are obviously different. Both films somehow deal with innocence and how violence and horror, in all their possible forms, follow it almost naturally and consequentially. As if the two were necessarily two sides of the same coin. A successful psychological thriller, filled with scenes rich in symbolism, featuring the ever-brighter star Elle Fanning (with Keanu Reeves in the cast) in the lead role, and the music by Cliff Martinez, which is much more than just a true soundtrack, but which, in its essence, contributes substantially to the visionary and hallucinatory content of the film.
Nima Nourizadeh: American Ultra
File Video Not intrested ★
Nima Nourizadeh: American Ultra
3 jul 16
Film by Nima Nourizadeh that fits into the action comedy genre, written by John Landis's son, Max. The protagonist is Jesse Eisenberg, presented as a slacker who turns out to be a sort of 'killing machine' crafted by a secret CIA plan, unbeknownst to him. At times, it's a rather likable film (the cast also includes the always excellent John Leguizamo alongside Bill Pullman), but frankly, I found it too confusing and poorly directed. Nonetheless, it will appeal to all fans of the comic book genre, from which it borrows some elements and atmospheres.
Nina Hagen Band: Unbehagen
File Audio I have it ★
Nina Hagen Band: Unbehagen
7 jun 16
Second album of the Nina Hagen Band. An undoubtedly eccentric and peculiar artist, perhaps even ahead of her time compared to the names that would become more well-known in the realm of punk, particularly regarding the developments of a certain wave music in the eighties. The sound reflects her look and a specific Berlin aesthetic in the alternative scenes of that era and beyond: aggressive and chaotic, theatrical yet decadent. It’s not my genre, but aficionados of a certain wave might definitely find this album something intriguing.
  • sotomayor
    7 jun 16
    @[Psychopathia], I can't definitely say that it drove me crazy, and perhaps not even that I liked the album. But I thank you nonetheless for the suggestion and for helping me fill this gap. I definitely found her to be an interesting and unique artist, and maybe it's worth exploring further for the historical and cultural context.
  • Psychopathia
    7 jun 16
    I respect your preferences, as we already discussed. For me, the rating would be 3.5. Not so much to disagree with you, but to clarify that in the end, Nina Hagen is neither essential nor genius. However, I love certain sounds, and in a way, I also feed off records that, while not changing much, bring me a bit of joy in listening :)
  • sotomayor
    7 jun 16
    Nothing to say. As usual, my vote is purely subjective. The reflections on what an artist's qualities might be are something that can go beyond my personal preference. It's not essential or genius, and I agree with you, but as I wrote, it is definitely in some way eccentric and possesses great personality, that is evident. Your dissent could well be, but at this point, I would prefer to call it a dialogue. ;)
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