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The review hits the mark and makes one think. I agree with you regarding your assessment of the Area's world, somewhat less so when you talk about the music world in general. I don't want to say that mediocrity doesn’t exist, but in my opinion, it’s a bit of a simplification to say that everything is mediocre. Even in "mainstream" and pop music, there are references and tributes to the past; in fact, I’ll tell you, many times the style of certain bands, like those from the '70s related to the Area, is also drawn upon as inspiration in pop—the way they write their lyrics. Take characters like the Baustelle (who wink at a certain type of singer-songwriter from the past, in my opinion). In any case, the Area have been quite unique, at least in Italy, and that's why there hasn’t been much of a passing of the torch... who would do today what they did in concerts or even in the studio? However, back then, it all seemed new to us, but the Area had foreign reference models, particularly from England.

The review hits the mark and makes one think. I agree with you regarding your assessment of the Area's world, somewhat less so when you talk about the music world in general. I don't want to say that mediocrity doesn’t exist, but in my opinion, it’s a bit of a simplification to say that everything is mediocre. Even in "mainstream" and pop music, there are references and tributes to the past; in fact, I’ll tell you, many times the style of certain bands, like those from the '70s related to the Area, is also drawn upon as inspiration in pop—the way they write their lyrics. Take characters like the Baustelle (who wink at a certain type of singer-songwriter from the past, in my opinion). In any case, the Area have been quite unique, at least in Italy, and that's why there hasn’t been much of a passing of the torch... who would do today what they did in concerts or even in the studio? However, back then, it all seemed new to us, but the Area had foreign reference models, particularly from England.

The title alone makes me smile, dear old funny Frank. A man who is always questioning himself. But it really makes me laugh, "stairway to heaven," the technique and audio are top-notch. Of course, having such showmen still around in theaters and stages... I miss it!

Hey Cornell. Don't hold it against me, I didn't mean to. I would gladly erase the 1 from the record, which probably doesn't deserve it. I'm sorry to the Buckley fans, maybe it’s that I went through a rough time when all of us depressed folks had the same idol. And now it’s hard to digest.

I really enjoyed the review. In fact, I'm also feeling nostalgic these days; I say things that my grandpa would say: "Can you even compare to the sound of vinyl?" even though I know very well that CDs have a clearer sound, but still... these two "nostalgia operations" should definitely be appreciated! Two great artists, even today they know how to be perfectly at ease on stage. They are also able to play an instrument with mastery... and I also agree that the blues comes from within and takes root. In today’s chaotic music industry, it’s nice to sit back in silence and listen.

However, it's true that maybe he can't "caress me," but he can definitely "numb me." The "reasoned madness," on the other hand, really can narcotize me.

Sorry, the 1 was for the review.

I don't know… it depends on personal taste… "primordial use of vocal cords"? I don’t know… alarm pedestal.

I think instead that Muse and Radiohead have nothing to do with it. My favorite will always be Black Holes and Revelations: stunning, symphonic, a constant source of inspiration for many musicians.

Nice review. I have framed the genre, but how long have they been active?