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I am a super gonzo par excellence. I wanted to write this review myself, but I never had the courage. Now I can't do it anymore, but that's okay, there's this one which is great. The CD is wonderful, Peter still has a lot to say... "i'm dreaming of mercy street..."

ok, I was saying better because in my opinion they are from a general standpoint, let’s say 360 degrees. We just needed to understand each other. hi ;o)

I didn't mean to say that you understand as much as my grandma. Anyway, your personal opinion is valid, but in De André there's a great musical work, it’s just that maybe you don't like it or you don't know it. That's all.

So, Giorgio, we agree. Because Antimo D explained perfectly what I meant. There’s no comparison, in terms of importance in music, between REM and Bon Jovi. REM has "that" something extra. I just wanted to say this: let’s forget the fact that I can't stand Bon Jovi (though I may like some of their songs) and that you don't like REM (but you might like some of their songs). I've always been objective about this topic; I never said let's have a competition between the two to see who’s better at playing and singing. Why was there so much to fight about? Bye ;o) Then honestly, you questioned a lot of things. You said that no one was agreeing with what I was saying, that I was talking nonsense, etc. I hope you've understood now what I meant. Ari, bye :0)

But it’s much easier to react to an insult than to respond with irony to irony. And of course, one demonstrates their intelligence or their knowledge of the subject through their reactions and actions. I go there and say "bon jovi I hate you." It's not like I go there saying "bon jovi I don't like him because he has a stupid face" without explaining why and how. I explained quite thoroughly why what I claimed was objectively clear, while on the other side, I was met with people who, knowing almost nothing about the r.e.m., insisted that I was wrong. I know bon jovi (I've listened to him, not by choice, but damn if I've listened to him) and I know the r.e.m. very well, and doing 2 + 2 has always been easy: it equals 4. Now, aside from the fact that I could never have bon jovi as my favorite band, I clearly don't feel “comfortable” with people who elevate him to idol status and as the best band in the world (just to give some examples). Especially because it’s a comparison between people who have an obvious difference in attitude toward music. For example: bon jovi, as you yourselves confirmed, isn’t really open to cultural and deep interpretations. So, I think a person who considers him an idol, alongside dream theater or steve vai, is someone for whom music is primarily about the skill in playing, technique, and the ability to vary technically. This is what gives them emotion. Legitimate. But that person cannot expect to judge objectively phenomena for which they are, shall we say, "unprepared." Because if someone says "de andrè are poems in music, the musical side is neglected," it means they have a perception of that artist that my grandmother might have. It’s not an insult; it’s a matter of tastes and what one is used to or eager to know and listen to. It’s not a matter of intelligence; I don't mean to insult anyone; I’m trying to make a clear discourse. It’s much easier for someone who listens well to Italian songwriters, independent music, and historic rock, and has a precise perception of both the cultural and historical musical value, to be more capable of objectively analyzing groups whose characteristics are based only on the skill of execution, the catchiness of the songs, and the success. This is not a statement of superiority, let’s be clear. Bye ;0)

beautiful. you give the impression of knowing what you're talking about, something that not all reviewers manage to do. and you get emotional. hello

The review seems to have been written on commission for those selling the record. The CD is an outrageous disgrace. Did they want to play again? Then why didn't they call themselves SMILE? That would have been a better idea. Then they could just have boasted about the names Taylor, May, and Rodgers, and they would have still had an audience. Instead, they called themselves QUEEN, even though half of the queens were missing. If John Deacon had also been there, I would have spent the money on the expensive tickets to see them, because it would have made more sense. These are not the queens, don't buy them, don't listen to them, boycott them.

But it's clear that if we want to talk about successful musical and vocal technique and sold copies, my point doesn't hold up. But that's not what I wanted to convey. That's not what's important. Even Madonna sells millions of records, makes catchy pop music, and sometimes of quality. So why do I place Michael Bolton on the same level as Bon Jovi? In fact, he has an even bigger voice. But it's a pointless argument to make. If we want to discuss the impact on music over the last 20 years, the influence, then I have a point. If we want to talk about musical skill, production quality, sound, sold-out concerts, and millions of copies sold, then we could go on and on listing people who have sold more than R.E.M. But that's a statistical discussion, that my mother could engage in too, who barely knows who Pink Floyd are and has no idea who Lou Reed is, for example.

Freddie HAD (he confirmed it) a vocal cord issue that day, he was feeling discomfort but still sang well anyway even if you can tell he’s not at his best. Why do you insist on saying it’s not true just because you’re fans? I’m a fan too, but when I listen to Live Killers, We Will Rock You, or Queen on Fire, I realize that (aside from the fact that he was younger, but that doesn’t matter for Freddie) he had all his vocal power there. That’s it. It’s not a shitty live performance, he doesn’t sing like shit. Period. Try to read and be objective, damn it.

there is still a difference. irony is also a search for "communication," if we want, because one hopes for an "ironic" and fun reaction, and thus stimulating; it allows for reflection. an insult simply offends, and that’s it. period. I can insult an artist as much as I want, and you can do the same. if you’re not a relative, you shouldn’t take offense. if we want to discuss it seriously and I then present reasons to support my thesis but only get mocked, I don’t know what to do. it’s up to you.