Francescobus

DeRank ™: 2,46

DeAge™ : 7216 days • Here since 5 september 2006

Defiance Product Of Society

10 sep 06

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Yes, Bartleboom, maybe I was a bit harsh on Esquivel, perhaps because on Beyond there's the track Dead Silence where Steev copies Chuck Billy and I'm not too fond of it. But Steev is also a good person: I read an interview after the release of Dismembody by Skinlab and he seemed quite decent. In fact, in Skinlab he plays bass in addition to singing, so he's someone who likes to progress, especially as a musician.

Iron Maiden Powerslave

10 sep 06

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It’s hard to write something new about this album. The strength of Powerslave has always been the sound, probably the best I’ve heard on an Iron record. I’ve always considered The Duellist a filler.

Uriah Heep Very Eavy Very Umble

9 sep 06

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It doesn't look out of place next to certain masterpieces, certainly, but it isn't at their level. It must be said that at the beginning of the seventies, every band had something personal; Uriah Heep doesn't lack compositional talent, but the hard parts can't be compared to In Rock or the second Zeppelin. Very sweet "Come away Melinda."

Pestilence Spheres

8 sep 06

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Personal energy is worth the album on its own, which is excellent. I don't give it the maximum because Foddis doesn't convince me with his performance, even though he puts in effort and provides the lyrics for the album. The new bassist on Phileas (and on all the songs) is great and manages to transmit strong emotions; in short, here the music reflects the cover: it heads towards infinity.

Cynic Focus

8 sep 06

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Excellent review and I would add that this is an album you absolutely must own. On first listen, it may seem like a jumble of sounds, filtered voices, and more, but then it grabs you. I love the opener Veil of Maya, Celestial Voyage, Uroboric Forms, and the instrumental Textures. In particular, I adore the first solo in Celestial Voyage and the filtered vocals in each song, which transport you into space or to a Mayan temple. The four guys are exceptional musicians.

Pestilence Malleus maleficarum

8 sep 06

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Pestilence have released four albums, each different from the other, but this is the worst: it focuses on speed, but Foddis is not Lombardo; the vocals will have a real growl in the next album, while Mameli lacks the class of Chuck Schuldiner. It's better to listen to Consuming Impulse where Foddis, Mameli, and Uterwik completely take off and enter the Olympus of Death Metal.

Led Zeppelin Stairway To Heaven

8 sep 06

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The first solo I heard (I was little) is on My Sharona by the Knack and the guitarist is Berton Averre, I remember this but I know there are many others, so many in the history of rock. Another one that comes to mind is the one on Big Trouble from Eat'em and Smile (1986) by David Lee Roth played by Steve Vai. I will discover many other excellent ones but these two come to mind for now.

Death Spiritual Healing

7 sep 06

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It's not my favorite, but it's a great album. Huge growl from Chuck, guitars delivering excellent solos, thanks also to James Murphy; in fact, I have the impression that Chuck benefited from James' presence (or vice versa?) to churn out thoughtful and never trivial solos: just listen to Low Life. In this album, Chuck still shares the songwriting (only the music) with his traveling companions, and it's worth noting that the lyrics are intelligent, far removed from Scream Bloody Gore, and they tackle various themes. What keeps the album from reaching the top is the rhythm section, which hasn’t made any progress compared to Leprosy, and it won’t in Massacre.

Death Leprosy

7 sep 06

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Here comes Death Metal! Chuck is great: besides his unique growl, he showcases compositional talent and thoughtful, melodic solos. Unlike Rozz, who constantly makes the guitar meow but adds an insane touch to the album. It's worth noting that without Chuck, the three remaining members plus Kam Lee will form Massacre, who debut with From Beyond in 1991. However, it doesn't hold a candle to Leprosy, even though it's important to mention that they didn't copy the sound since Kam Lee and Rozz had known Chuck for a long time. Aside from this digression, Pull the Plug and Leprosy are my two favorite songs, coincidentally composed entirely by Chuck. His talent will never die.

Rage Against The Machine Evil Empire

7 sep 06

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Yeah, he DJs with the guitar but lost the solos of the debut album along the way. The drummer is doing great and so is Zack. My favorite songs are Bulls on Parade, Down Rodeo, and Revolver, even though I have to say that Without Face, Wind Below, and Roll Right really get on my nerves.