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Mike Stern Give And Take

28 may 10

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Just finished watching Stern in a reunion with Steps Ahead in 2004 in Japan. After a dazzling debut (I saw him with Miles in Turin in '83 and he was volcanic) and a great "Upside Downside," let me say that he's really become tiresome. Factory-produced solos and creativity reduced to a minimum. What a shame. He was a great promise.

Steve Hackett Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth

28 may 10

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Yes, nice album. Probably one of the best in the last 7 or 8 years. Compact, flawless, and convincing. Hi Roby 86! Long time no see! And hi to Meco as well. Great review.

Jaco Pastorius Honestly Solo Live

28 may 10

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I was a couple of meters away from Jaco in '86 and his eyes were watery from too much drinking. Even back in '82, with Delmar Brown and Kenwood Dennard, his bipolar issues heavily impacted the success of his tour, and there was more talk about his "shoots" than his sounds. The Jaco I had seen with Zawinul in '80, during the "Night Passage" tour, was no longer there. I don't know what one of his solo albums sounds like, but Jaco deserves and will always deserve a second chance. Bravo ligdijs, or whatever the hell you call yourself.

Miles Davis You're Under Arrest

28 may 10

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I just see a big cover of Motley Crue on the reviewer's author page. Motley Crue. Ah.

Miles Davis You're Under Arrest

28 may 10

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"but just background pieces if you intend to relax on an evening among cigarettes and Biancosarti"????

I really missed this one.

Elton John Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player

18 feb 10

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the first LP, I think I ever bought.... I still remember it with great pleasure. One of the beautiful records from Elton back in the day. Nice review starGlazer ;-)

Jorma Kaukonen Quah

12 feb 10

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What do you mean you’re depressed, Terry? You can’t be joking, darling?! I won’t have to come all the way to V. to cheer you up, will I????!!!! :-)). Loveyou.

Style Council Our Favourite Shop

7 jan 10

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A lovely smile to you, Fosca!!

Style Council Our Favourite Shop

7 jan 10

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Hey, how many people I know in these comments... it's nice to read you again... Kosmogabri, Punisher, Fosca... Odradek... I take this opportunity to send you all a warm wish for a peaceful 2010! A special hello to "old friend" Socrates, of course, whom I enjoy re-reading on this occasion. The review (as usual) is extremely thorough and well-structured, and the group is now... legendary, with a record that, in light of this reissue, is even more tempting to listen to. Personally, I find "Cafè bleu" more convincing, and I have a strange fondness for the romantic atmospheres of the first part of "Confessions of a pop group". However, thanks to Socrates for yet another lesson in style and a dear, indeed, a very dear greeting!

Nosound A Sense of Loss

7 jan 10

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I have to say that I approached the group due to their close connections to Steven Wilson and his philosophies. And I must say that both this album and the previous one, "Lightdark," have really pleased me. It’s a bit like Porcupine Tree has paused at the vibes of "Signify" or "The Sky Moves Sideways"... Expansive and dreamy atmospheres, soft and often evocative. If I also consider that they are Italian, it takes on even greater value, for what it's worth. Beautiful review, great work!