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DeAge™ : 7423 days • Here since 11 february 2006

Swans The Seer

2 sep 12

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I'm waiting for the package signed by Gira, but Young God is delayed with shipments because "We have received an overwhelming response for SWANS' latest release The Seer." The previous one was an excellent compromise between the latest Angels of Light (beautiful We Are Him) and the Swans of Soundtracks; I expect even better from this. Why does no one mention The Great Annihilator to start? It's one of their easier but profoundly deep works; I've listened to it endlessly.

Assemble Head in Sunburst Sound Manzanita

26 aug 12

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After the excellent Ekranoplan, where they proved to be worthy children of the great Comets on Fire, I think they've lost their way a bit. I listened to When Sweet Sleeps Returns enough, but it lacked any spark; it went in one ear and out the other. Manzanita raises the bar a little and adds something new (the second track reminds me of the Meat Puppets), but by now they are part of the chaos of endless bands that draw inspiration from the classic sound of San Francisco.

Brainiac Hissing Prigs In Static Couture

8 jul 12

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Nostalgia moment: the record I bought right after reading the review by sfasciacarrozze (hello to you) :)

Neil Young Americana

8 jul 12

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Total disagreement. These classics of the American tradition, for a very long list of reasons, are PERFECT with the sound of Crazy Horse. In my opinion, the review is off-target; the punk soul doesn’t exist in this album, Neil Young has never had a voice that opens the gates of heaven; maybe I'm wrong, but it seems like you’re stuck in pre-'75. The sound of Crazy Horse, changing yet maintaining its identity, has accompanied American music for over 30 years, going through grunge, but not punk (except "spiritually"), and now this record seems to bring everything back home. I’m not saying it's an exceptional work, it just seems to me that it was needed sooner or later and that it’s definitely in the right place. Where’s Donjunio?

Pontiak Echo Ono

10 apr 12

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great record. eheh you never talk about psycho in enthusiastic tones, but this is already your third review of them.

Mark Lanegan Band Blues Funeral

28 jan 12

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Yes, luckily there is "Deep Black Vanishing Train," which for me is the real Lanegan :)

Mark Lanegan Band Blues Funeral

28 jan 12

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In my opinion, it's not to be dismissed, quite the opposite. Of course, it doesn't have the depth of the past, and even Lanegan's voice isn't what it used to be (or maybe it's just the production that penalizes it - I hope). It's an album that doesn't sink into the soul, making it hard to fall in love with something like this. For now, I enjoy listening to it very much. Super review.

Josefus Dead Man

5 jan 12

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Nice catch, one of my favorites from 69-70, the transition from garage to hard rock alongside Leaf Hound, Yesterday's Children, Groundhogs, etc... I have the Akarma reissue where the incredibly long title track stands out, sending me over the moon every time. Also worth listening to are the 2000s offspring, Dead Man, very similar and I say just as valid.

The Black Keys El Camino

4 jan 12

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I’m sorry too, but I just can’t handle it. Plus, it leads me to reevaluate -for the worse- the old records on Fat Possum that I loved. I wouldn't say it's a return to the roots, or at least not in a super-ruffian way. It gives me the same feeling as the electronics in the 80s ZZ Top records.

Cows Orphan's Tragedy

21 dec 11

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It's their grunge album, less "powerful, ragged, and disgustingly visceral" than the previous ones. For me too, Cunning Stunts and Sexy Pee Story can't be beaten. And Taint Pluribus is the garage gem.