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Michele Santoro Annozero

21 sep 09

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Travaglio is a "court rat," but strangely enough, when recalling acquittals, he doesn’t display the same precision and memory he uses for recalling convictions. In fact, when someone has been acquitted, he might only remember that they were "under investigation for." I find this a bit hypocritical, almost as if he trusts the justice system only when it suits him.
Nonetheless, it’s good that someone like him is on television; sometimes he brings up interesting topics.

DNA DNA on DNA

17 sep 09

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@Kosmo: the term "re-exhumed" was not referring to artists like Lindsay, Mori, or Lunch; they would have had a solo career just the same, even without "No New York" and Eno. My point was about the bands featured in NNY, like DNA, which without that compilation would probably have only achieved "notoriety" belatedly in these years of revival-recovery.

DNA DNA on DNA

17 sep 09

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Mozzilla plays strange tricks...

DNA DNA on DNA

17 sep 09

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"If it hadn't been for 'No New York', what would have happened to them?" Great question from Popoloitaliano, and I'll try to answer: they would have quickly fallen into oblivion only to be resurrected in the 2000s, thanks in part to the worldwide success of Sonic Youth and similar bands, with some posthumous compilations, as happened to Theoretical Girls by Branca and Tiers.

DNA DNA on DNA

17 sep 09

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"If it hadn't been for 'No New York', what would have happened to them?" Great question from Popoloitaliano, and I'll try to answer: they would have quickly fallen into oblivion only to be resurrected in the 2000s, thanks in part to the worldwide success of Sonic Youth and similar bands, with some posthumous compilations, as happened to Theoretical Girls by Branca and Tiers.

The Monks Black Monk Time

16 sep 09

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A truly unique group, the Monks seem to be the connecting link between 50s Rock'n'Roll and 70s Punk, and not by chance, they also fall right in between those eras. They are incredibly "earth-shattering" for their time, with an explosive rhythm section (sometimes almost having a "mechanical" pace). They also excel in more melodic tracks like "I Can't Get Over You". Unlike the reviewer, however, I don't see them as so dark; in fact, they seem ironic and fun (albeit with a good dose of madness). In my opinion, this album, for its impact and creativity, devours the entire discography of the "rebellious" Rolling Stones for breakfast.

The Kinks Something Else By The Kinks

15 sep 09

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Certo! Inviami il testo e provvederò a tradurlo.

The Kinks Something Else By The Kinks

15 sep 09

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I will definitely give the Kinks a second chance since it seems they did much more, but this album is hard for me to bear: pure ultra-sixties melodicism, often truly nauseating. Aside from a few well-done arrangements here and there, the only track I really save is the quirky "Lazy Old Sun," which indeed recalls the contemporary Beatles (especially "Strawberry Fields").

Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band Gorilla

8 sep 09

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Indeed, some tracks are contagiously joyful, "Cool Britannia," "The Equestrian Statue," and "Look Out, There's A Monster Coming" among them. However, the silliness can become tiring over time, especially since some episodes are more childish than funny, and others seem like mere exercises in style. For me, a stretched-out 3.

The Velvet Underground The Velvet Underground & Nico

7 sep 09

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In my opinion, even for a casual music listener, knowing the historical context, contemporary productions, and other concepts helps to better understand and appreciate an album (or conversely, diminish it). Personal tastes are equally important, although in the end they are also shaped by the level of knowledge. The best approach is to balance both aspects, the head and the gut; otherwise, in the first case, one risks falling prey to the pedantry of a small critic, pretending to appreciate albums that we actually don't like, while in the second, one can fall into superficiality and carelessness.