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Brilliant continuation of VDGG's works. And I'll say more, at the risk of seeming iconoclastic: this is, together with "Pawn Hearts," the best album by VDGG! Among Hammill's collaborators, the name David Jaxon stands out, and this explains a lot. The track "Red Shift" is my favorite.

This is a "weak" album only by Beatles standards; by common standards, it's a minor masterpiece. Curiosity: Only the third track "Across the Universe" made it into the "Blue" anthology (1967-1970). That the Beatles would break up in that ominous year of 1970 was already known the year before, emphasized by the fact that this somewhat heterogeneous album was produced by Phil Spector instead of George Martin; and unfortunately, you can feel it. Aside from the unnecessary overdubbing, the collection of songs is a truly incohesive mess. Nevertheless, it's still the Beatles, and "Two Of Us," "Across The Universe," "Let It Be," and "Get Back" are now classic compositions. Unfortunately, so is "The Long And Winding Road," which Paul McCartney initially wrote for Tom Jones... Another thing: "Abbey Road" is the true final album of the Beatles, not "Let It Be." For "Abbey Road," George Martin and the Liverpool quartet came together one last time to carve the tombstone of the Beatles legend; it's just that "Let It Be" was released after "Abbey Road," and therefore many mistakenly believe that it is their epitaph. "Let It Be" is actually the soundtrack of the homonymous film (which I highly recommend to anyone who is not yet familiar with it).

This album was rebranded "Ziggy goes to America" because it was made during David's American tour, which was heavily influenced by blues and jazz, as well as the Rolling Stones. "Jean Genie" and the cover of "Let's Spend the Night Together" are classics.

Music to listen to and enjoy, in the best tradition of sad songs.

Well done, very well done, the cat Kate. Very "progressive." After all, her mentors were David Gilmour and Peter Gabriel...

Sono disgustato da questo "film".

Just like in the case of Freddie Mercury (real name: Farrokh Bulsara, born in Zanzibar), the "foreign" roots of Marc Bolan should not be overlooked either - he was actually born in the East End of London to Jewish parents. I completely agree with vortex, who writes: "In my youth, I snubbed Marc Bolan, then I changed my mind, at least partially. A more complex character than he may appear at first glance."

great review, great album. the sun is shining again.

It's a remake and as such it has its limits, imposed also by the current market; but of course I agree with you: the original version, the one with the great Gene Wilder, is unbeatable.

"Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back In Anger" are beautiful songs. One must know how to draw inspiration from the Beatles, and the Gallaghers do it well while still maintaining their own personality. The influence of the Kinks should not be underestimated either.