IL SICILIANO

Perfect review, almost as good as the album.

De Lorenzo, the scandals were publicly anticipated by Veronica Lario before you; as for Weltanschaung, I consider him a good trequartista, but Zeitgeist is absolutely not a striker.

@Geenoo: The misgovernment I’m talking about, relating to the last 15-20 years, stems from the fact that the left in power between '96 and 2001 did nothing to curb the Berlusconi anomaly; in fact, they often winked at him... I don't even consider the second Prodi government; it depended on Montalcini's cold. As for the majority of Italians, sadly, I’m referring to the "voting" majority; those who don’t vote count for nothing and bear the consequences of others’ choices... perhaps this mess suits them just fine.

The reference values between the right and the left are undoubtedly different, but in political terms, over the last 15-20 years, the common denominator has solely been misgovernment. The verbal skirmishes between the two fronts have generated absolute nothingness—bar fights without any constructive outcome that have led the country to paralysis. Everyone is free to vote as they see fit, but the bitterness remains in witnessing one of the most sordid, hypocritical, and corrupt figures in our history rise to the role of the savior of the homeland, the one who declared that poor Eluana Englaro was still capable of having children and that it is better to go after girls than to be gay. For at least thirty years, I haven't seen a political figure of high profile, regardless of their background, but I am pleased to see that the majority of my fellow countrymen have found someone to believe in.

I'm sorry, De Lorenzo, I took the liberty of going through your profile and I would like to ask you a few questions: do you still consider Augusto Minzolini one of your role models? Are you serious when you describe the arrogant Marina Berlusconi as "stubborn" (apart from the surgical obsession she subjects her body to, which is anyway destined to wither according to the laws of nature)? And did Bettino Craxi use his Swiss accounts to ferry the Italian proletariat towards bourgeois well-being? A well-being consolidated by his worthy successors, from both the right and the left, as every precarious worker and laid-off employee in Italy can easily testify.

Opportunism has paved over every difference, turning political strife into an eternal football derby... Immense will, La Russa grotesque.

I only know Rory from Gallagher.

great review

You're right, SfasciaCarrozze, Veronesi is that scoundrel from "Il mio west," after that I decided I would never watch one of his films again... Mario, how we miss you!

Iommi has always been exceptional at composing tailored pieces for the vocalist of the moment, but here the "melting pot" is inevitable… still enjoyable.