Socrates

DeRank ™: 2,30

DeAge™ : 7890 days • Here since 2 november 2004

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The Dears No Cities Left

3 jan 05

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:-) I'm not the one from the Iron & Wine review, but thanks anyway for the trust. :-)

I also like this cover, but the one I'm talking about in the review, inspired by the German Romantic painter, is another one, equally beautiful: there are probably two editions. I take this opportunity to wish all my debaserian friends a Happy New Year.

Isis Panopticon

2 jan 05

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"In 1791, the British utilitarian Jeremy Bentham published a design for a model prison, which he named the Panopticon. Bentham envisioned a semi-circular building, with the watchmen's quarters at its center, while the cells were located along the circumference, entirely exposed to the gaze of the guards; walls isolated the prisoners from one another, making it impossible for them to see or communicate with each other. The watchtower, equipped with a system of blinds, allowed for observation without being seen. In this way, each prisoner—unable to ever be certain of not being watched—would always behave with discipline." Metaphor of God or prescient dystopia? Thanks to your perspective on this Panopticon, I too will take...a look.

Keane Hopes And Fears

31 dec 04

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For me, pop albums should be judged not by "how similar they are to" others, but by the nuances, the details, the authenticity of the inspiration that only someone who is a regular listener of "light" music can grasp. In the same way, some extreme metal bands seem indistinguishable to me, as I am not inclined toward that genre. The Keane are not, in my opinion, epigones or a faded copy of Coldplay; they have talent and personality and manage to compose perfect pop(ular) songs, without the aid of guitars (and this is already a big novelty in this field). "Your Open Eyes" is one of the best songs of the year.

The Black Keys Rubber Factory

31 dec 04

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I don't know the album, even though I've read flattering reviews about it. The excellent review is pushing me to fill this gap.

P.S. A little reprimand for not knowing the teoria Devo-luzionistica. ;-)

The Music Welcome To The North

30 dec 04

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I didn't really like the first one either, except for the single. That's why I'm giving this second one a thumbs down.

Iron & Wine Our Endless Numbered Days

30 dec 04

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Great album and more than valid review. I really like "Free Until They Cut Me Down" as well.

The Verve This Is Music: The Singles '92-'98

29 dec 04

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Perhaps the second is less straightforward but it is, for me, a quality work. And then there’s my favorite song 2002 (alongside "Star Guitar" by the Chemical Bros.):

"Check the meaning"

"When I'm low, and I'm weak, and I'm lost
I don't know who I can trust
Paranoia, the destroyer, comes knocking on my door
You know the pain drifts to days, turns to nights
But it slowly will subside
And when it does, I take a step, I take a breath
And wonder what I'll find
Can you hear what I'm saying?..."

The Verve This Is Music: The Singles '92-'98

28 dec 04

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I also like Richard Ashcroft's solo albums.

Destroyer Your Blues

26 dec 04

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Gabri, great recommendation: "The Slow Wonder" I really like. Newman and Bejar are truly complementary: the former is more sunny, while the latter leans more towards (melo)drama. Canada is the new "promised land" of pop. ;-)