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DaveJonGilmour: which would be, out of curiosity, the "far more overrated" band?

@Ajeje: I see (and I'm pleased) that you've been busy....... :) a warm greeting to you.

Welcome back, Hal, at last!

I tried to read some of the early comments (and some are worth noting); then, given the large quantity, especially in terms of time but mostly due to the contentiousness (and uselessness) of the content, I scrolled to the end. I can say that I fully share the "approach" that Filippo wanted to give to the review and I compliment him on his knowledge of the subject. There's not much to say, the Zep are and will remain History (with a capital H) of twentieth-century music. Being a fan of Humble Pie as well, for a moment I thought of the analogies presented with Steve Marriott regarding Plant's attitudes or habits; I confess I had never thought of any resemblance. Even if there were, each of us creatively, in any artistic discipline, usually takes inspiration from someone......

Alvin Lee, "the fastest guitar in the West," was undoubtedly a reference point for many blues rock lovers during the late '60s to the early '70s. Without a doubt, "I'm Going Home" greatly contributed to strengthening the image of this English guitarist for its ultra-fast and, unexpectedly for the genre, hyper-technical style. Ten Years After were his creation, and with them, many albums have become etched in the memory of British blues enthusiasts for their simplicity, energy, and spontaneity. Personally, I prefer "Cricklewood Green," but their first album delineates a territory that is still free from subsequent contaminations and thus acceptable to most purists. Alongside Long John Baldry, Alexis Korner, and John Mayall (even if not at their level), TYA should be considered excellent examples of interpreting a genre that is not exactly European.

Yes, uxo, indeed one cannot fault Bisius..... At the time, I sought several times works by the Argentine (not Spanish) Aznar, obviously after the success of "First Circle" and particularly after having experienced his abilities and talent live. I am pleased with this recent release, although I would have appreciated having some more information...... .

But has the group reformed?

I bought the 45 RPM "Una Strana Regina" (B-side: "Confessione") when I was a kid, and even to me (as much as I understood about music) they seemed more rock (and even a bit "tough") than prog. But they were solid, and the fact that after all this time, fans keep popping up like mushrooms, is proof that their value wasn't fleeting. How many bands like that have we had in Italy? 5, 10, none?

The underlying misunderstanding of the reviewer is that they probably haven't realized that, as it stands, one really can't glean much musically from a review like that; thus, the resentment from those who "protested" is understandable. I've known FSOL for several years, and I believe this way of expressing techno-ambient concepts (just to reassure ourselves about a hypothetical label placement) has been among the most original and successful. The experimentation is bold, the blend of synthetic, organic, and natural sounds is harmonious, and listening to these sound vibrations feels like floating in other dimensions. It's an extensive interpretation of Eno's ambient concepts, reflecting the awareness and modernity of the 21st century. In my opinion, along with ISDN, it's a piece of "music" not to be missed.

I almost forgot: Also keep an eye on their "cousins": Amorphous Androgynous.