sylvian1982

DeRank ™: 0,65

DeAge™ : 7768 days • Here since 4 march 2005

R.E.M. Reckoning

10 may 05

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Great review, although perhaps a bit too lenient. At the time, the band was still very immature, and it would be some time before they reached the levels we all know today. I think almost no one bought this record in 1984. Many, like myself, later made the journey back. For the record, the first R.E.M. album I bought was Document. By then they were already a mature band, aware of their potential that would soon explode.

Tom Waits Rain Dogs

9 may 05

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Recently, I bought Mule Variations, which joins Blue Valentine, Swordfishtrombones, and Rain Dogs in my collection. I purchased them hoping to find something that would give me a jolt. Instead, there’s little to be done; I like Tom Waits very little, in fact, hardly at all. These albums are quite similar, and I suppose that all of his discography is quite similar, so if someone likes one album, it’s assumed they might like them all. All these polkas, tangos, ragtime, accordions, bourbon, whiskey, cigarettes, dance halls, whores, and sleepless nights mean very little to me. Undoubtedly, he has his own charm—I respect that—but it ends there.

Van Der Graaf Generator Pawn Hearts

8 may 05

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Extraordinary album. Certainly not an easy listen, but with a transport and intensity that leaves you astonished almost 35 years after its release. Incredible, moreover, are Peter Hammill's vocal skills. A timeless album that labeling it as "just" progressive diminishes its worth. The American edition included the track THEME ONE, which, at the time, was a hit in Juke Boxes. Unfortunately, we have to do without it in the European version.

Porcupine Tree In Absentia

6 may 05

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I revise the rating. Out of 15 tracks (12 + 3 from the bonus CD), at least 8/9 are great songs. Wedding Nails and The Creator Has A Mastertape are the worst. The rest is at excellent levels. However, this is not progressive. This is pop-rock. Some of it sounds like Radiohead, some like the Stone Roses' later style, and a bit of Pink Floyd. But it's not progressive.

Subsonica Terrestre

6 may 05

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They praised it on Mucchio. But lately, it seems to me that they’re not really on point with Mucchio. Maybe they’re too caught up in extra-musical topics. I think I’ll buy it, but not right away. Tiny review.

Echo and The Bunnymen Heaven Up Here

6 may 05

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And then they say that the eighties were years of bad music. Maybe it's because I experienced them firsthand, but when I read (and hear) records like this, I feel so nostalgic. I also like Ocean Rain.

Van Morrison Moondance

5 may 05

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It seems to me that lately, on this site, there's an invasion of kids who probably haven't even heard of Van Morrison. I think, dear Grass, that your words are pearls to swine.

Moby Hotel

2 may 05

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By now, Moby is associated with cell phone commercials, but this album isn't bad at all. Anyone who finds a bit of success is quickly dismissed. He used to be a bit of a genius in electronic music, and now he’s someone who lends his music for ads. But the album isn’t bad.

Go-Betweens Before Hollywood

2 may 05

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Definitely a record to buy. I've been thinking about it for a long time, but now the moment has come.

Porcupine Tree In Absentia

30 apr 05

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As for Lightbulb Sun, I will take care of it as soon as possible, while for Stupid Dream I have the impression that it is irretrievable despite being a fairly recent album. The only hope is to find it as leftover stock in some store. I will try to look for it. Anyway, thank you.