Il_Paolo

Dear all, thank you so much for the kindness shown towards my de-review. It’s true that I have a mission to accomplish, but it’s no less true that my journey is brightened by your constant presence, which I will never tire of saying is more important than the reviews themselves. Then: @LaRock: thank you very much, what matters is that you are not the fake Grant who writes like you. Obviously, you are not my fake! Long live the Beehive. @Bowman/Rivoli: I will never allow Alemanno to have a monopoly on Italian-ness. @Lavalin: thank you for the consistency and participation with which you follow me; I promise you more cheerfulness in the two reviews ready to take off. Anyway, to lift your spirits, I recommend reading "Non avevo capito niente" by De Silva [beautiful and sincere!]; just remember, to the tunes of Elio e le Storie Tese, that sadness should be experienced as a “positive value,” so much so that some, like Gino Paoli and Nicola di Bari, have “built an empire on it.” And also Joyce, of whom I recommend “The Dead” from “Dubliners” if you really want to ruin your day/evening! @Staypower: I don't know Gagliardi, but I will remedy that. @Muito: it’s always a pleasure to have you here. In the coming weeks, our journey will continue north, early 90s: what was happening in the Belpaese in the midst of the grunge revolution?!?!

No Much, something much simpler: I have drained my energies for the great Nicola di Bari (however, I would appreciate your comment at the end of that review, which ultimately deals with saudade, as I wrote in the first version, unpublished, left in my archives!), while this review, which conceptually connects to the first, I would categorize as "divertissement." Thank you for the objectivity, however, I consider it a sign of respect and – within the limits of our knowledge on Debaser – friendship. You know very well, moreover, that I would never abandon this country; it’s the only one where you can exercise the art of nihilism as the last bastion of freedom of thought. Semper Tuo, Il_Paolo.

Well, Muito, mainly because we have common DNA and then because my next music review... but you'll see for yourself! Good night, I have to read a book from 1940.

Very... don't tell me you have Apulian origins.

In the south, there was adverse selection: those who were deserving and had talent (graduates, technicians, simple laborers, etc.) were forced to leave for the north one day and never returned home (I have several examples in my family and related circles); what remained were the offspring of the neobourbon upper class... they became the ruling class that continued to overpower and ride the waves of the crowds, prey to the most base thoughts, whether right or left. Regarding the merits of the north: it must be said that suffering German or French domination is not the same as enduring Spanish rule. The effects of the brief Spanish domination in the north can be seen in Manzoni's "I promessi sposi." Who knows what the Brambilla gentlemen would have become if that culture had taken stronger root in the area... [and perhaps they left behind some heirs!]

I regret that this beautiful discussion did not take root alongside my Neapolitan diptych: "No, thank you, coffee makes me nervous" and "Zappatore". Semper Vestri, Il_Paolo.

In the south, there was adverse selection: those who were deserving and had talent (graduates, technicians, simple laborers, etc.) were forced to leave for the north one day and never returned home (I have several examples in my family and related circles); what remained were the offspring of the neobourbon upper class... they became the ruling class that continued to overpower and ride the waves of the crowds, prey to the most base thoughts, whether right or left. Regarding the merits of the north: it must be said that suffering German or French domination is not the same as enduring Spanish rule. The effects of the brief Spanish domination in the north can be seen in Manzoni's "I promessi sposi." Who knows what the Brambilla gentlemen would have become if that culture had taken stronger root in the area... [and perhaps they left behind some heirs!]

Well... you know how to pique curiosity!

I was a fan of the Rush from the '70s and approached their '80s work with this live album, bought in Prague when I was on a school trip. At first, it left me cold, but over the years, the Rush of the '80s also became essential to my musical education. The review is accurate, but, in my opinion, a bit unbalanced: perhaps the synthetic bio of the band (known to everyone) wasn’t necessary, while you could have elaborated more on the individual tracks. I also don’t agree with your assessment of "Mystic Rhythms": rather than dark, it's a song that really sends chills down your spine, bringing you closer to the supernatural like few others! With unchanged esteem, Il_Paolo

Alright, keep it up.