Larrok

DeRank ™: 5,57

DeAge™ : 7249 days • Here since 5 august 2006

The Cure The Top

22 aug 06

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Hi Easy, are you back from vacation? Don't worry, this time I won't make any rash moves... :-D I'll listen, I'll listen...

Liquid Tension Experiment Liquid Tension Experiment

22 aug 06

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You're not that ruthless since you gave it a 2. P.S.: Acid Rain is not on this album...

John Campbell One Believer

22 aug 06

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Review ok; I listened to the samples and they seemed interesting, like Campbell's deep voice... it oozes delta-blues.

Madonna Like a Virgin

22 aug 06

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Anyway, it’s not "She was inside like a pig," but "She was really getting into it like a pig." Sorry for being picky, but I don’t compromise with Quentin. :-D

Liquid Tension Experiment Liquid Tension Experiment

21 aug 06

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More than a demonstration of technique, I would say it is a celebration of the musical instrument as a handcrafted tradition to be passed down. What I meant is that I judge albums based on their genre, rather than giving them an absolute rating, especially because a gap of just 5 points wouldn't suffice to compare a Christina Aguilera album with a Keith Jarrett one, for example; using the same yardstick, for me, the first album by Gentle Giant is a 5 in the progressive realm, just as I believe "Toys in the Attic" by Aerosmith deserves a 5 in hard rock; however, I can’t make a comparison between the two, as it would mean comparing two different genres. It's much simpler and more objective to evaluate an album when staying within the confines of its genre.

Liquid Tension Experiment Liquid Tension Experiment

21 aug 06

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So, I respect everyone's opinions, but, ajeje, in my opinion, if an album has no artistic pretensions from the outset, and it's even indicated in the titles that it's a self-indulgent work focusing on technique for its own sake, I think it's more honest to assess it for what it is and not for what you wish it were. Let me explain: it's like if a strictly jazz lover were to give a 1 to all albums that lack a jazz philosophy at their core, or if a punk enthusiast rated all classical music works a 1 because they don't find the anger and rebellion of their preferred genre. It's an open discussion; I don't want to generate controversy, I've just expressed an opinion.

Johnny Winter Johnny Winter And Live

21 aug 06

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In fact, he plays a bit of all instruments, but his first ones are sax and keyboards; I recommend the performance at the "Old Grey Whistle Test" of the "Edgar Winter's Group," where they do a "Frankenstein" with mind-blowing improvisations; since it's hard to find, download it from p2p or look for it on YouTube.

Liquid Tension Experiment Liquid Tension Experiment

21 aug 06

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Here, all the instruments put on a show, but the album stands out especially for Petrucci's guitar, which sets, in my opinion, some standards of prog improvisation that are important for future guitarists in the genre. This album is also to be enjoyed for its beauty without pretensions of deep meaning; it’s a record for musicians who love to play their instruments academically (while still maintaining their own style) and aren’t ashamed of it because they do what they love. The fact that a legendary figure like Tony Levin enthusiastically participated in the project is, in a way, a guarantee of the quality expressed by their music. It may not be art, but I thoroughly enjoy listening to these essays of instrumental craftsmanship like this.

The Cure The Top

21 aug 06

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Why can't I seem to like the Cure? I try, but I just can't... Easycure, give me the key to appreciate them, I beg you, otherwise, aware of my lack of artistic sensitivity, I might do something insane...