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(continued) Yes, the bass line of The Chain when it arrived was a plunge into brilliant minimalism. But unfortunately, I have to endure the entire first part of a song worthy of the most inspired Carpenters to get to that interlude. Don't Stop is a good instinct, but it ends there, and then the only good thing, that is, the rhythm with the piano, was better picked up and developed in Una Donna Per Amico by Lucio from Poggio Bustone. Gold Dust Woman tries to save the album at the last minute, attempting to be a poor man's Patti Smith, and nearly succeeds. In short, it was a disappointment, especially considering that I was well acquainted with the early Fleetwood Mac, and I had no doubt that I would like this second version much, much more. I had to change my mind; in the end, better those not-so-original bluesy tunes like ZZ Top than these faded sentimentalities (says the one who also likes Billy Joel's golden era, imagine that…). Anyway, you were excellent and almost echoed many of the thoughts I would have had.

(continued) I bought this record as a revelation, I who am one of those you call a "pop lover." I thought I was about to encounter something comparable to Tapestry by Carole King or a McCartney period Red Rose Americanized. I imagined it to be an ancestor of the equally impeccable and highly skilled Toto IV, which, however, has more grit and catchier songwriting. Instead, they seem like Abba without that irresistible dance spirit or that charming sense of trashy yet lovable europop. I found myself searching for rare creative and sparkling moments scattered here and there in this sickly sweet morass of overly easy-to-consume tunes. In other words, I found myself in the rare situation of trying to like this album in every way possible; I listened to it multiple times and during different periods. But it is and remains the same, whether listened to in '77, '91, or 2006.

You know, if I had had time to write a review lately, I was really about to tackle the one for rumours. But mine would have been somewhat of a reprimand, where I wanted to emphasize that the habit doesn’t make the monk and sales don’t make a masterpiece (which I believe are undoubtedly both Saturday Night Fever and Thriller).

Creeping is fantastic, one of the best tracks on the album…! Paolo, I would be particularly curious to know something about a potential purchase that I've been postponing for years due to a lack of trust but spurred by great curiosity, namely Journey Trough The Secret Life Of… I only know Send One Your Love and the title track (and I like both). Everyone talks poorly about that album, but almost nobody has really listened to it. I'm fascinated by this kind of ostracism. The other day I found the Jungle Fever soundtrack at a reasonable price: what do you think?

he he just kidding....

reluctantly the worst of the group. I wonder that no one knows it..it's a historical dud. Unfortunately, the EL&P here had completely run out of gas (the suites for the first time are truly pathetic and almost ridiculous, mostly MAKING NO SENSE). Cover worthy of the content, in proportion to that of Brain Salad and the first album (stunning like their respective albums)

Hotter 3.5 and this 4.. But if it were released now, it would be the album of the year, undisputed, a peak. In Stevie's career, it is just "the first epilogue of his professional fulfillment." Beautiful anyway, this recent overview on Stevie by Paolo. One extra point for this. There are people who have gone through the entire discography of REM, Ozzy, Bowie, Dire Straits, Bob Dylan, Weather Report, Bruce, McCartney. About time?

an anecdotal, gossipy hagiography rather than a review...it's always difficult to do full justice to a masterpiece like this.. you could have left Jimi Hendrix out of it, calling Battisti "cheeky" is a bit much.. that he brought chills to the twentieth century seems obvious, it’s a song of the twentieth century.. Rather, the twenty-first! And you misinterpreted both Castaldo's review and the aforementioned Pezzalian gem, give it another read. Good job anyway, Marco, for the commitment and love for the album shown (I love being the professor when the student is flawed but has talent!)

discounted votes?

My favorite of the SDs (perhaps alongside Aja). And it's not so obvious... Soc, any major dude will tell you that your way of sinking the knife into emotions is unique, with sensitivity, spirit, and unfailing skill. Not bad either, though, is Two Against Nature... have you heard it? They even made another one after the reunion, but no one has given me their opinion yet... just think of Debaser while I'm not around, do take care!