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A splendid album.

Pretazzo has condensed something that appeared clear to him. I truly wonder how it seemed so convoluted to you. I am also surprised that you refer to some supposed irony, to a certain convenience. I spoke about the Tortoise album that I know, about my way of understanding it within "rock," I expressed a question regarding a term. And I verified that in this context it was only generating confusion. In fact, it is possible that despite this attempt at "communication," which I hope is not entirely "useless" (but feel free to interpret it as "intellectual pretension"), the two languages you speak may not find points of mutual decodification. I repeat, it's not so serious. It happens. I acknowledge it and send you my regards.

It means that unlike what you do, I don't consider myself an intellectual at all, nor do I feel the need to put on any airs. I express opinions (which you may not appreciate) as best as I can, and you may not like it (and that's fine). It means that a conversation is taking place, opinions are being exchanged, and I don’t think it’s necessary to draw up merit rankings, assign categories, or decide on the usefulness or not of a back-and-forth exchange. I do not pass judgment on you or your way of observing things; if you think it’s appropriate, feel free to do so. It means that I do not view other users as spectators, and I am not at all concerned about what they might pick up; I do not have "educational" functions. I try to get to the heart of the matter, presenting my point of view. Useless? Well, I’m not dreaming of being useful.

Well, I still don't understand either the tone or the meaning. Should I try to explain? "..touching on issues that demonstrate themselves in the so-called personal..." means that I was talking about '77, which involved me, and regarding which I neither understood nor still understand the use of a term like revolution. It means that following this simple observation, it seemed appropriate for you to delve into assumptions related to my evolution and possible repressions (probably from "realistic" you have hidden it from yourself, once you became "adult and aware"). In an intersection between the political and the personal that precisely in those years became a rallying cry. Which, it seems to me, does not demonstrate great sensitivity (is that what you're talking about?) -

And I listened to him. Thank you.

Beautiful review, beautiful band, beautiful sound. However, I only heard "Skag Heaven" back in the day...

Well, maybe it wasn't so convoluted after all, at least in that part, the post, dear Pretazzo. Yes, I believe I see the matter more or less that way. It is still complex, even if saying so might seem "intellectualistic." Perhaps it's in another part that the communication turned out to be less intelligible, touching on issues that appear to resonate in the so-called "personal." Or at least that’s how they have been interpreted. But, as I said, it’s not a problem. Bye.

But a jump on the Battles, just to update the DonWilliams-database? It's another thing, but that record is really good... And of course, also the related links listed there...

Beautiful, Lewis. I confess my usual absolute ignorance and curiosity. My stenographer will have to work overtime...

Oh, Ringo... well, when I referred to the other two reviews on E.J. in my post, you know what I meant. I believe that even in provocations, style matters, and respect for others' tastes and opinions makes some sense to me. Maybe it doesn’t for others, and that’s fine. For me, the difference between yours and this one was substantial, and it still is. What’s with that maybe?