Anatoly

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CD Audio I have it ★★★★★

4 jan 17

If already in the first album the pieces reach an absolutely high level, well above average with various genuine gems that occasionally send shivers down your spine, it is in the instrumental tracks of the second that the magic becomes definitive, total, real. Where the railroad meets the sea, Camp fire: coyote country, Home, and the beautiful concluding track Upon this earth define the scope of a masterpiece. Anticipating by a long time the era of the great bands that brought suggestions and instrumental experimentation to new heights in (post) rock. The most ambitious and complex work of the first Sylvian, and, in my opinion, one of the most fascinating of that period. A double album to listen to and re-listen to in order to savor every aspect, heavenly played (with Fripp's guitar shining through in the most beautiful pieces), and, clearly, sung by one of the most beautiful voices of the twentieth century.

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hjhhjij
4 jan 17

Yes, the most beautiful album by Syvian probably, soaring levels. "Upon This Earth" is the beauty of existence.
Anatoly
4 jan 17

It's tough to choose between this and The Secrets of the Hive. The latter has no weak points, whereas Gone to Earth has two or three less inspired tracks (after all, it's a double album...), but the instrumentals, especially Home and Upon this earth, make me ejaculate.
COX
5 jan 17

I take this opportunity to pay tribute to the late Mick Karn, whose anniversary was yesterday. I said to a friend yesterday that Karn is my absolute idol, and after all, if you're a Japan, you're a monster. There's not much to add about Sylvian, immense and chameleonic. His solo career is the proof that secures his place in legend. Gone to earth is an essential album that should be in every respectable collection.
Anatoly
5 jan 17

You did well to remember Karn. In hindsight, it is truly extraordinary how Sylvian, as a solo artist, managed to surpass the already high artistic level of Japan, especially with albums like Quiet Life and Gentlemen Take Polaroids. He can certainly be defined as one of the greatest contemporary artists.
Anatoly
5 jan 17

In short, pieces like this were already impressive
COX
5 jan 17

Absolutely yes, this phrase must be signed: Sylvian is among the legends. It matters little if his name echoes less than others and more high-sounding and colossal dinosaurs. Time is a gentleman, and the search for this artist will remain in the history of music forever. Personally, I am a great fan of Tin Drum, starting from the cover which I find wonderful, not to mention what I consider the two masterpieces of the album: Canton and Visions of China.

CD Audio I have it ★★★★★

Dirty Three: Ocean Songs

16 jan 17

A maximum musical masterpiece, capable of transcending and evoking unique, pure, and timeless sensations. A work able to reconcile and convey the true essence of art in general. An album not for everyone, but one that everyone should listen to at least once in their life.