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Well, Socrates, I’ll join in too; the album has been playing in my car for a couple of days now and it has some truly admirable moments; when hearing about these two, one might think: what does marmalade have to do with pepper?! But upon listening, you understand how music can manage to generate such lovely gems. Thank you for the recommendation. It’s one of those works that gets under your skin effortlessly. Smooth sailing, all the way.

@ilfantasticovegetale: congratulations on the style.

I know Mercury Rev and the album you mentioned, but we are a bit distant. Regarding your review, I would say that the "experiment" is too bold and refined for me. I don't know about others. After all, I am a bit ignorant.

As far as a review of a Jade Warrior album goes, it’s at least curious. If I were curious, I would have remained with the curiosity, unfortunately.

In fact, there are videos or live recordings featuring Halsall. I was able to view them thanks to the interest of a dear friend who has some "connections" with the aforementioned Barry Monks. In one of these videos, the Tempest appear on Italian TV with Nino Fuscagni presenting an electrifying "Paperback Writer" (from "Living In Fear") in black & white. The rest consists of more recent material (late 80s) featuring a Spanish lineup (in recent years Ollie lived in Spain), playing music that ranged from naive to wild (like early Talking Heads...). The remainder includes honest support for his longtime friend Kevin Ayers, recorded for Spanish TV. Additionally, my friend showed me a DVD (transferred from VHS) of Ollie with Ayers, recorded at the Shaw Theatre in London on April 29, 1991. Fun times. I think that's all. Unless you’ve heard Halsall with Mike Patto from the pre-Patto era, with Timebox. Such sweethearts...

Farina, you are truly priceless. In fact, and I think you know this, the Patto are one of the most underrated groups in the entire history of rock, probably due to their anarchic nature. However, I read a great review, rare in its precision and inspiration, about an album where "Loud Green Song" remains a memorable jab and "mummy" an unforgettable anthem. It’s a shame that Mike and Ollie passed away so prematurely. There's a nice website, curated by Barry Monks, that is extremely comprehensive on the subject. A quick search on a search engine should give you the exact URL. Well done again, Pierpaolo. One of your most successful pieces.

Christian Vander has always been one of the strange and so-called gray eminences of rock and its offshoots. Like Daevid Allen, Vander has managed to invent a story, even a language, a style, and give them a credible, substantial, and fascinating body. Mahgma Live is an exemplification of this after the already curious and original trials of "Mekanik Destruktiv Kommandoh" and "Khontarkosz." Live, they are even more exuberant. They must absolutely be listened to. Hello Manalishi, another great hit.

@Pibroch: if it pleases you, let's say I agree with your boldness. However, (and perhaps you know I've already discussed this issue) what's the point of creating (useless) rankings? I mean, if you think a certain album has great value, it should be enough to simply mention it or recommend it to whoever without having to bring up a presumptuous ranking to justify its (supposed) value. Don't ya think ??!! :))

Beautiful Marcmat!

@Egli: if you truly believe what you just wrote, then you are a wonderful person. :-)