ProgRock

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The Watch Planet Earth?

2 may 11

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Covering or reproducing the sounds of Genesis is like creating a reproduction of the Mona Lisa; that’s the relationship concerning artistic value. The term Regressive shouldn’t always be regarded negatively; for me, it’s synonymous with "Revival Progressive," and sometimes Revivals can be more engaging than avant-garde products or those that forcefully seek innovation (regardless of the genre). The critique—though harshly written—is well articulated, even if perhaps you were a bit too severe in deeming the product terrible, which is still enjoyable but nothing essential.

Vinicio Capossela Marinai, Profeti e Balene

30 apr 11

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I didn't expect a harsh critique of Schizoid on Capossela; I really like "Canzoni a Manovella" and "Ovunque Proteggi" by Vinicio. However, one thing is already clear in this work: he copied the cover from this character

Charles C. Ebbets Lunch Atop A Skyscraper

29 apr 11

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I wasn't the only one to open all the links then, good.

Mayhem De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas

28 apr 11

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It was included with Famiglia Cristiana, but I didn't buy it because the magazine and CD were not sold separately.

Uzva Niittoaika

28 apr 11

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I will look into this Prog40; I see that it's even more in-depth. I didn't think there were other recent Italian book titles on Prog, yet I see a couple more. Let's say that news like this is very easy to find online nowadays, but reading on paper is always enjoyable.

Uzva Niittoaika

28 apr 11

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In the new book, the consideration and writings on the "Major" are almost unchanged; there is additionally a chapter on Canterbury, one on the cataloging with the serial number of records from various independent labels (Harvest, Vertigo, Neon...etc), and one on Kraut (where he adds other bands like Embryo, Eloy, and Grobschnitt, as well as albums overlooked by the famous Krautrocksampler). I think it should be primarily regarded as a splendid list of British, German, and nearby records from that era, presented in remarkable graphic style. The judgment on the works is somewhat secondary; one may agree with some viewpoints and disagree with others, depending on personal taste.

Colour Haze CO2

28 apr 11

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"All" was a very pleasant album, a nice diversion that was more "lightweight" than their usual sound. I was hoping for a return to the trips of the self-titled and Tempel for the next one; seeing the link you posted of Transformation, we are on the very good path we desired.

Uzva Niittoaika

28 apr 11

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Several dismal judgments (Animals, The Wall, The Lamb Lies, A Passion Play, Godbluff, Still Life, Gentle Giant post-Octopus), yet I still find it admirable that he publishes his opinions on a topic that tends to be little discussed and undervalued. Between Rizzi's viewpoint (especially since he included the Kraut chapter) and Cope's, where the latter presents his personal invective against certain British sounds, I consider Rizzi's perspective on the avant-garde verve of European rock from that period to be much more reliable. Nevertheless, the best parts remain the photographs, which are indeed wonderful. :)

Colour Haze CO2

28 apr 11

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Certain Germans worry me with some of their political nostalgia; for the rest, my limited knowledge of their nation, confined to a passion for Crucchi-Rock, has always led me to hold them in great esteem. If only they had limited themselves to resurrecting a few less ex-Madrid stars, I would have been even happier, but oh well. Their musical spirit remains intact, and the ones reviewed are proof of that. I await the next upcoming work eagerly.

Uzva Niittoaika

28 apr 11

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This adds to the missing discs of the Tarots and The North series. Just to start a conversation that has nothing to do with it, what do you think of the new edition of Rizzi's book or even the previous one?