CaptainHowdy

But do they really exist?

Thanks for the intervention Pre'! Fugazi are fundamental and I'm not joking, I recognize their historical importance, it's just that for some reason they don't really grab me, and when I listen to them I feel like moving on to something else... like June of 44 for example... that's all. Bye!

The idea that rock peaked in the '90s doesn't sit well with me either; I mean, it could be fine if I didn't know that most people consider the so-called Grunge as the peak... but I won't delve into it because otherwise, they'll come at me in droves (DonJ, Ale, Ocean, Doctor J... and I apologize if I forgot anyone...) to give me a hard time ;-)

Fortunately, they existed.

So I thank everyone who took part, regarding the issue raised about "4 Great Points," I too believe it to be a wonderful album and probably, considering that "Tropics" is a mini, it's more significant in the overall context of their career. However, I am more emotionally attached to this one, and it had already been reviewed, among other things. @Lemuro: seen it, well you can add that extra star in the comment :-D by the way, we share quite a few albums in tastes... I'm surprised by "Melody AM" as I thought I was among the few who jump abruptly between such opposing genres ;-) @Adder: the link from the often overlooked Trell, responds to you anyway, in short it’s a genre whose characteristics lie mostly in the rhythms that contrast with those of classic rock (in this aspect, it’s more similar to jazz, for instance), from often dissonant melodies and (when present) from vocal lines that are often declaimed rather than sung. I gave you a summary; in reality, things are more complex, listen to something from June and you’ll understand. @Purpulan: well, I’ve given a couple of examples, the ones dearest to me, I couldn’t mention everything ;-), I replied above about "4 Great Points."
Thanks again to everyone!

Among the top 4, I think the weakest one is "Kid A," which is my favorite.

Well, Boredom, I don't remember but it could be, they weren't the only ones of that kind anyway. After all, celebrating Post-Rock and the other 2-3 relevant genres of that decade, in my view, was legitimate. As for the boring talk, I don't agree; they were meticulous, that’s for sure, and it might not be to everyone’s taste.

mmm, Don, yes for heaven's sake but try to see this photo: ;-)

By the way, Alessio, now that I think of it, I’m waiting for Azzo's 1 for the shoutout on the Fugazi :-D @Don: it's an honor to be among your recommended ones. Thank you!

Thanks to Adder and Opel for the encouragement! @Ale: I'm coming to get you now ;-) Jokes aside, I think comparing Fugazi and June of 44 is pretty misleading because, at the end of the day, the hardcore roots of the latter, while noticeable, are already quite diluted with psychedelic, jazz, and math influences that have been typical of the post-rock movement, while Fugazi still proudly remain punk. The story is different for Slint, who were really, in my opinion, the godfathers of the post-rock wave. But, of course, these are opinions and tastes; Fugazi has never done much for me, but that could be my own issue. @Don: who knows who the Devil will be ;-) "The Anatomy of Sharks" is a great work and, by the way, it's not even reviewed; maybe one day. However, I also like "4 Great Points," and I saw them twice during the tour for that album, and I enjoyed it a lot.