Hal

DeRank ™: 9,08

DeAge™ : 8377 days • Here since 6 may 2003

Benjamin Gibbard & Andrew Kenny Home EP

8 jul 05

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Not much time these days... I’m not familiar with the album, but the review, direct and impeccable, is quite intriguing as usual. A note on the cover: stylistically, it reminds me of two others: Awake is the New Sleep by Ben Lee (written with flowers) and Lead us not into temptation by David Byrne (written with branches). Bye.

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds The Boatman's Call

6 jul 05

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The end of a love always reminds me of a line from a song by Faber that I love very much because, looking back, it lets a glimmer of light shine through, which is usually hard to see in these moments; and it's a glimmer that is necessary for the future: "Io mi dico è stato meglio lasciarci / Che non esserci mai incontrati." A hug.

Danielle Di Majo Quartet Chromatism

2 jul 05

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This review would look great in the pages of jazz music, due to its structure, the information provided, and the ideas expressed. For me, this recommendation is a real gem, so thank you, but now I demand not one but several samples. Bye :)

Morcheeba The Antidote

1 jul 05

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I quote zion and kosmo :)

Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Live/1975-85

1 jul 05

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I also prefer Springsteen's Nebraska and The Ghost Of Tom Joad; maybe I can borrow that one, we'll see. Anyway, I really liked the review because it’s beautifully written and conveys a healthy enthusiasm that I see is well connected to this music. Bye.

Jack Johnson In Between Dreams

1 jul 05

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really nice, Samuel, a breath of fresh air this reading :)

Turin Brakes Jackinabox

1 jul 05

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People, I really liked this album; it's perfect for this heat. It’s not a masterpiece, but I disagree that it lacks impact and doesn't have a sense of space. On the contrary, I appreciated its ability to evoke a lightness that may sometimes seem a bit naive, but is always spontaneous and enjoyable. All in all, it's a nice little record.

The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1 jul 05

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There is no competition for the most beautiful version, dear el guevo, and to be clear, I personally prefer the original version of this song as well. However, it is undeniable that Joe Cocker's cover has a celebrity status in the collective imagination that is equal to, if not greater than, the original, regardless of the reason. This is not an opinion; it’s a fact, sorry. Conversely, to say that the original "in its simplicity and context is still unsurpassed today" is purely your personal opinion, which is true in that regard, but it’s not a fact (we always return to the distinction between value judgments and facts, which in my opinion you confuse, and not only on this occasion, but apparently, the topic doesn’t interest you and I don’t have much time right now to explain myself better, so adding the two together, there’s nothing left but to put a period).

Fabrizio De André Storia di un impiegato

1 jul 05

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I have little time today... but I'm here now... no, Odardek, I haven't heard it (but what are you apologizing for that I didn't understand? :))), anyway, I'll take note... is C good? what a mess... I'm spaced out... anyway, I was following the discussion and I want to say that I completely agree with Grasshopper regarding the musical value of De André, but those who point out that this album has aged less well than the others are not mistaken... still, in the end, I don't care because when I hear him sing "and I counted the teeth on the stamps, I said thank God, Merry Christmas..." I always get that thrill that I can't describe to you... and now I’m back to work :)))

The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

29 jun 05

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To clarify: "inadequate" is an adjective that implies a value judgment, which I assume is based on your opinion (perfectly legitimate, of course, but it's not the truth, rather it's A truth). That Cocker's version is historically significant, on the other hand, is a statement of fact, and there's a significant conceptual difference. Bye