Greg*89*

the cool-britannia division will never die.
Hail to the Division!
But I like noise even if it’s quite expensive.

Hi calimnero, I carefully read what you wrote, and for now, I believe you are only partly right, which is: I think that the attitude of these times is an integral part, whether we like it or not, of the artist and their works. Gone are the days, or at least they are not these (and I hope they aren't), when attitude and thus image did not influence music and those who listen to it. I think this depends on the means of dissemination. If the Sex Pistols, the Ramones, punk for instance, had not behaved in a completely opposite way to the culture of the time, they would not have had the same success. The Beatles, if they had not always had a reassuring image, would only be known by a few now, and lastly, if the representatives of grunge had never dressed like ragamuffins (though this was in their DNA, in my opinion nothing fake), they would not have attracted attention to themselves. Regarding attitude, that’s how I see it, but in terms of music, it’s not exceptional, and here I agree with you, even though it’s a pretty important detail that I unfortunately overlooked in the review, even if I tend not to consider the value of an album based on technique. Sorry if I’ve been verbose.

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It's not more beautiful than Easy's, it’s simply written differently. While Easy's is more suited for those who already love Mudhoney, Ugly Panda's is a great launching pad into the Seattle scene for those who are not familiar with it.

"Now it's up to you to travel and let your imagination run free" is a beautiful phrase that seems to come straight from Syd Barrett, but forgive me, wasted on such an artist; I mean, the review is nice, but Michael Jackson makes crap music, even if that’s just my opinion and you’re free to do as you please. Anyway, the Guns are a crappy band.
bye

I prefer The Who to Zep and Deep because they are more raw and wild, for the lyrics and because in their songs all the instruments are original, except for the voice, and the songs are not just a backdrop for a guitar solo. However, this is just my personal opinion, considering that from a technical perspective I hold them (Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin) in high regard. I hope, though, that no fan of these two bands will shower me with insults; that would trigger my lively discontent, you know.
Anyway, I know Le Orme, PFM, and Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso by reputation, while if I’m not mistaken, the ballet of Brozo is heavily inspired by Led Zeppelin. As a result, here in Italy in the '70s they were relegated to the underground for a select few admirers, while there’s not much to say about the Doors, except that they are magnificent.

I'm sorry, but I really don't know Emerson, Lake & Palmer. I'll make up for it by looking into it, but I must say that I'm not really a fan of deep, and I don't hold back on that. As for Italian prog, also known as spaghetti prog, I've heard my friends talk about it, but I've never listened to anything. Anyway, I recommend giving Sonic Youth a listen; they're quite good.

I have no idea who Emerson Lake & Palmer are, but I find Led Zeppelin pretty annoying while Deep Purple feels old to me. I only like the Pink Floyds from Syd, though I don't like Italian prog bands at all. And I'm sorry, but I don't really believe in the whole revolution thing; however, on the issue of prevailing technology, you're absolutely right—what is a time-saver for many is nothing but a dependency for others. Sorry for not replying earlier, but I've been having issues with my PC. Bye.

Thank you Beat, anyway it's happened to me too regarding the change you mention. I've experienced a gradual "growth," all thanks to music which has led me to greater individualism, and it’s nice to see that we are not alone in sharing a certain philosophy. Like you, I hope this lasts over time and helps us. By the way, what do you think of bands like Sonic Youth, Bad Religion, Velvet Underground, Marlene Kuntz, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam?

Absolutely fantastic DVD, and it's a testament to how talented they were: a tiny stage, lights kept to a minimum just like the instruments, yet it was fire and flames. Many bands should watch this before stepping on stage.