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babaz, thank goodness we don't all think the same way, otherwise the world would be a bit boring, don't you think? :)

That said, on a content level there is always that unmatched charm given by the surreal world painted by Our Guy, which makes every one of his works a masterpiece. From the other two chapters, I would point out, regarding "Bawlers," It's Over (an intense and sparkling jazz gem) and If I Have To Go (a beautiful piano lullaby), in addition to the previously mentioned You Can Never Hold Back Spring, which turned out really well for his friend Roberto, eh. In "Bastards" there’s a piece I’m very attached to, and that’s Dog Door, which appeared in one of my favorite albums ("It's A Wonderful Life" by Sparklehorse) and was dismissed by many as somewhat unsuccessful, while it seems to me that it was merely slightly out of context: here among the bastards it shines at its best and is phenomenal; there are also a couple of pieces where Tommy reads Kerouac against the backdrop of his bizarre music, and they are quite successful. I really like Spidey's Wild Ride as well, which takes up the human beatbox style of many tracks from Real Gone. In short, there’s something for everyone, while of course remaining underground.

Good job, Tom (I’m referring to both of you). The rating for the album is still in progress because I've had the hefty thing since Monday and I don’t want to give a final score just yet. However, at a glance, it seems to me that Brawlers is a bit weak, and so I don’t feel like giving it a 5. "Weak" relative to Waits' historical quality, of course. I really like the gritty Waits of the bastards and equally the sweet, drunken singer-songwriter, with his somewhat oblique but effective melodies; instead, in the middle ground, that country/blues/rock of Brawlers seems to me that Tommaso relies on increasingly classical-sounding riffs and melodies, "seasoning" them with his rough arrangements, but... I don’t know, few songs from Brawlers have impressed me so far (Buzz Fledderjohn, for example).

But how much I still like this album...!

Wow, wow, wow. You know it’s really nice to read about an artist you don't know and clearly sense that you will like them? Thank you, as always, to JoP.

I can't wait to hear it and fall to the ground. The previous one had me stunned. He is truly great.

Ale, I'm honest: I like it a lot. For me, it's the best Radiohead album. The most complete, without being monotonous. There's madness at its highest level (listen to how Sit Down Stand Up starts and then follow it until it ends), there's sublime melody (There There), there's Thom's voice at its best (see Sail To The Moon and We Suck Young Blood). I'm honest, Ale.

I did, Pietrone, I did, although I will admit it was in pieces. I will dedicate myself to it with greater fervor, I promise.

As for the points of reference, it’s difficult. If you know Arvo Pärt, though, you can get an idea; that’s the style. // Thanks again to everyone! If you go to one of the two reviews of Alfred Schnittke, there’s a comment from Hal that succinctly captures the emotional essence of this work.