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Supertramp Breakfast in America

28 jul 05

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Of the Supertramp discography, this album is a must-have, even though I prefer Crime of the Century. Then there's an old little song that I still hum from time to time, but perhaps no one knows it: "Rosie Had Everything Planned."

E A Man Called E

28 jul 05

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I, on the other hand, have never been able to listen to Mr. E's solo albums, and despite Mr. Josi's authoritative criticism :) I have to say I'm still curious. Josi, have you also heard the live album of electric shock blues released in the States?

Craig Armstrong Piano Works

28 jul 05

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I agree with Socrates on the monotony risk of the solo piano - a minefield. I would give this a 3.5, which is not little. And since I'm here, I'll leave you with a suggestion for another album; I'm curious to know if anyone knows it: "solo piano - philip glass."

Prefab Sprout Steve McQueen

28 jul 05

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I confess to a bit of snobbery regarding the name you suggest, but I was young and naive :) It will be corrected. Delightful reading as always, Socrates.

Susumu Yokota Grinning Cat

28 jul 05

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It seems like a true gem, described effectively, by the way, but may I ask which label it’s released under? And is it very difficult to find? Thanks (ps: if you have satellite TV, on Sunday evening the cult channel is airing an interview with glass, it might interest you, bye)

Mike Oldfield Ommadawn

28 jul 05

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I understand what you mean, but you could have spent a few more words on this album, not necessarily to describe every detail of the music, but at least to put it into context a bit. I think it's a nice album. It's less known than Tubular Bells, but overall I prefer it. Although it’s not easy to listen to because it's practically made up of lengthy and very intricate suites dominated by a multitude of instruments. As for considering Oldfield one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century, I don't fully agree either. The musical structures of his albums are somewhat repetitive, and over the years he has somewhat lost his way, getting sidetracked with some misfires like Crises. He remains an excellent musician, a great guitarist, capable, among other things, of putting on great live shows. If you get the chance, take a look at his DVDs. I remember a live Tubular Bells that was truly thrilling, and even the much-maligned version II, also live—perhaps in Edinburgh—wasn’t so bad, excluding the finale.

Pat Metheny Pat Metheny Group Live in "Teatroteam" Bari

25 jul 05

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I vote for the concert I have never seen - that I wish I could see ... oh yes, how much I wish I could see it - but that I partly imagined while reading. The way up is a fantastic record for me, I bought it as soon as it came out and I was hugely disappointed during my first listens, but gradually you realize just how innovative, complex, and beautiful it is. Antonio Sanchez is a true monster; he made the PMG take a "step up" (this is his second album with the group, I believe). Pat Metheny will be in my area on August 4/5/6, especially on the 6th he will play with Enrico Rava and I ... as usual, already know that I will miss it.

Miles Davis Live-Evil

22 jul 05

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Indeed, Kind Of Blue is a must-have; I wouldn't forget "Miles In Berlin," "Relaxin' with Miles Davis Quintet," "Porgy and Bess," and I wouldn't leave out "A Tribute to Jack Johnson" either... but thinking about it, with Miles you can never go wrong.

Miles Davis Live-Evil

22 jul 05

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fuck... I don't own this... yet

Sig V Strani sogni

22 jul 05

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Great Logic, I read it all in one go and despite the length, the reading flows really quickly and is incredibly engaging. Truly beautiful review and now I really want to listen to the album. Thx. :)