Grasshopper

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DeAge™ : 7973 days • Here since 11 august 2004

Fabrizio De André Vol. 8

23 may 06

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When it comes to Fabrizio De André, the tendency to "exaggerate" with ratings is quite natural. Even the less convincing albums (but "Vol. 8" is certainly not among them) are nonetheless a cultural heritage, something that remains beyond the ephemeral trends dictated by the market. On this site, I've seen 5 stars given to Jovanotti and Ramazzotti, so a 5 for De André seems like a minimum to me, even though it's true that not all albums are masterpieces (and indeed, for those that convince me the least, I've given a few 4s).

Renato Zero, (Danny Elfman) Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, it. vers.

23 may 06

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I'm not sure if she has ever worn ostrich feathers (maybe), but I meant "ostrich."

Renato Zero, (Danny Elfman) Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, it. vers.

23 may 06

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The review is excellent. I don't know about the album, but it doesn't surprise me that Renato Zero, out of the spectacle that has "imprisoned" him (so to speak: it's a very profitable prison) for over 30 years, has been able to create something remarkable. After all, even his beginnings were promising (I still find the album "Trapezio" listenable). Then came the sorcini, the lard feathers, the exalted monologues, the show above all, and so, apart from a few beautiful melodic songs scattered among his numerous (excessively numerous) albums, Renato Zero has become more of a social phenomenon than a musician. It's a pity because he certainly had the talent, along with a wonderful voice, which is not a bad thing for a singer.

Ligabue Lambrusco, coltelli, rose & popcorn

23 may 06

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Much better the album review, which unfortunately, because of my sister, I know, like most of those by the bullshitter from Correggio. Yes, because when he sings it sounds like he's on the toilet at the climax, and that ruins even the little good that exists in his old-school rock, redone with onions (to say that most of the time it's rehashed stuff). However, like Zarathustra, if I had to save one of his albums, I would do it with "Buon Compleanno Elvis."

Angelo Branduardi Branduardi canta Yeats

22 may 06

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The Yeats? ....

Premiata Forneria Marconi Per Un Amico

18 may 06

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I share with antoniodeste the opinion that the few words dedicated to this classic (which, for me, has little to envy the previous "Storia di un minuto") are sensible and on point, but they seem a bit too few for someone unfamiliar with it to possibly get an idea of it.

Robert Schumann Works for Oboe and Piano

17 may 06

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Zigghio, and how do we explain Bach? From the biographies, he doesn't really come across as the classic example of genius and excess (nor madness, for that matter), but rather as an example of "rational genius."

Robert Schumann Works for Oboe and Piano

17 may 06

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Once again, something more than a mere review. A page filled with feeling and poetry (and what poetry, considering the source of the quotes). For me, a definite incentive to fill a gap that concerns one of the composers who touches me the most (aside from the Adagio and Allegro Op. 70, of which I have an unusual version for piano and cello, the other works are entirely unknown to me, alas). I will make amends, and the names Holliger and Brendel in this regard are an additional push to do so. Beyond what I have read here, of course.

John Coltrane Giant Steps

16 may 06

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Joy and exultation: an absolute masterpiece of a record and (can we say it?) a review worthy of the album. A solid 5 for both, along with a certain amazement: is it really possible that no one (myself included) had thought to review a record like this yet?

Antonín Dvořák Piano Quintet Op.81

15 may 06

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Ugly cover or not, this is a little-known gem that has its moment of absolute excellence in the "dumka," but is also worthy of the most inspired Dvořák, the one from the "New World" Symphony (not to mention the equally beautiful but lesser-known Eighth) and the "American" Quartet. Well done for uncovering it: for me, it's an opportunity to listen to it again after having forgotten it for a few years.