cptgaio

DeRank ™: 5,23

DeAge™ : 7176 days • Here since 19 october 2006

Iron Maiden The Essential

21 jan 07

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Just a clarification, this Best of is the counterpart to "Edward The Great" but released for the American market; and only now (though I think it's an import) has it arrived in Europe, and there is also a double CD version that is much more comprehensive. That said, I don't rate the album because I generally don't rate compilations. The review isn't bad, but you could have been a bit less succinct. One extra point because I like you. Bye!
P.S.: Don't mind the "Illuminati"...

Vasco Rossi Basta Poco

21 jan 07

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Yes, sorry, I was lost in thought and I wrote no but I meant to write yes, ()help I'm getting tangled up!) forgive me...

Dream Theater Score: 20th Anniversary World Tour with the Octavarium Orchestra

21 jan 07

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Mom, it hurts that I wrote above, sorry...

Dream Theater Score: 20th Anniversary World Tour with the Octavarium Orchestra

21 jan 07

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We are comparing things that are too different. The Floyd had an impact linked to their beautiful visual displays, and it was their way of communicating because otherwise they tended to focus mostly on playing, and they weren't particularly "warm". The Stones and all the others mentioned are more "physical" and rely more on grit rather than the visual effect itself. In Iron, there's a good mix, but their strong point is definitely more the charisma of the individual members (especially Dickinson, Gers, Harris, and McBrain) rather than the theatricality, which is still prominent. Even the DT live are very valid, but it's mostly due to their (incredible) technical ability rather than their visual impact or charisma, which is (excluding Portnoy) quite flat.

Marilyn Manson Lest We Forget

21 jan 07

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Alright, I don't agree with you but I won’t say anything more because I feel (with dear Mick7 and Galakordi) I’ve already tried to explain the character, both musically and otherwise. You're free to think he's a terrible musician (objectively he isn’t) and that he’s a weak person (maybe yes, maybe no; anyway, it’s his business). The fact remains that up to "Holy Wood" (excluding "Mechanical Animals"), his albums are among the most interesting in the Industrial scene, along with the aforementioned NIN, Ministry, and Fear Factory's "Demanufacture."
Bye!

Rage Against The Machine Rage Against The Machine

21 jan 07

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I might also agree with good Kaisar on the image, but on this record the music was there and valid too, so I wouldn't reduce them to a mere phenomenon of proselytism for somewhat superficial young minds, but I'd give them credit that here (I repeat, the rest of their career, including after the RATM project, has been disappointing) there is truly something valuable. I don't know if they were innovative, but this was an excellent crossover.

Oasis Definitely Maybe

21 jan 07

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Honestly, more than original, I found Blur to be quite convoluted. The first two albums from the Gallaghers I find to be not only more easy-listening but also more direct and conceptually more honest compared to the entire career (including the various solo splits) of Blur, who, in their own way, were still commendable. However, it’s pointless; when I think back to Britpop of those years (let's call it that...), what comes to mind is "Wonderwall" and not a song by Albarn, Coxon & co. This is just a personal experience, of course.

Vasco Rossi Basta Poco

21 jan 07

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No, he said he will not give up any more advertising rights, a terrible attempt to regain a virginity that has already been lost..

Red Hot Chili Peppers What Hits!?

21 jan 07

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Nice review. Well done! They have always left me a bit puzzled; this GH was given to me at the time, and I immediately filed it away. I don’t find that they have significantly modified their sound over the years, so the comparisons are valid. Ultimately, what has somewhat diminished is the spontaneity.