Melissa

The long list of artists I wrote down was just a note in response to donjunio's statement, which I hope he doesn't take the wrong way, because I have a lot of respect for him... come on, I was just trying to add a little spice among the various comments.

As I already wrote, the cover seems very suggestive to me, and I believe it was meant to be that way. I’m not interested in entering the "collective trip," but rather in sparking a discussion about who has shaped the history of music. Bringing to light people who had talent but, due to a series of circumstances, got thrown down the toilet is a commendable thing; you have done it countless times, and in my small way, I try to do it too. It’s not false modesty, because in private I've told some people that you have immense knowledge of music. But I admit there might be a bit of resentment because I was disappointed when you argued about my review of Terry Allen (another great unknown to most) for giving "only" 4 stars, explaining why. Then, regarding your review of Bloomfield, you made a fleeting mention without even providing explanations for the question you raised. Don't be touchy; we're here to exchange ideas.

I preface this by saying that the review is well written, but come on, I’d like to stimulate a discussion (I hope a calm one) because I believe it’s the role of the site. The cover photo is very striking, and I don’t think Arthur "Killer" Kane was forced to pose that way; rather, I believe it was intentional, as "dirty, ugly, and bad" figures hold considerable allure for many record buyers. I also disagree with donjunio when he claims that the history of rock was made by the losers. Leaving aside the Verdi or Puccini, I believe that rock was created by those who had talent, whether they were losers or winners. Hendrix, Nick Drake, Lowell George, Janis Joplin, Darby Crash... but also Dylan, Chuck Berry, Willie Dixon, Frank Zappa, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ry Cooder, Elton John, David Byrne, Springsteen, Bad Religion, Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Brian Wilson, David Bowie, Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Bob Marley, Al Green, Muddy Waters, Fats Domino, John Mayall... even Malcolm McLaren made his mark on rock history in his own way. Even in Italy, apart from Piero Ciampi, De Gregori, Paolo Conte, Dalla, they are winners. (Of course, this is a personal opinion) Among the members of the New York Dolls, I know and appreciate David Johansen a lot, even in his solo career; he’s a great interpreter. He reminds me a bit of Eric Burdon, who might be more vocally talented, but I prefer Johansen because, in my opinion, he sings with a vastly superior feeling.

They are not among the top groups in my personal ranking.

If I evaluate him as a musician, he deserves a low score, but he is more than an artist; he is a social phenomenon. He has written some good lyrics.

@Nosebleed, who are you? The new idiot of DeBaser? Do you know where you can shove that?

A classmate of mine recommended Electronic Meditation by Tangerine Dream, saying there was nothing better. I can understand why some might like them, but this isn't the type of music I listen to. I don't have anything by Klaus Schulze.

I am not among the top groups in my personal ranking.

I don't have this one, but on Ultimate! there's almost everything, 5 to the Yardbirds. A bit less for the review.

Beautiful, even if I don't consider it a masterpiece. The real masterpiece was made by James Dean, who became a legend after only three films.