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 "World Shut Your Mouth is a great album, surprisingly underrated compared to its successor."

 "An accomplished debut, fully realizing its creator’s intent to skillfully blend Pop and English Psychedelia without ever losing the desire to surprise."

After the Teardrop Explodes disbanded, Julian Cope launched his solo career with 'World Shut Your Mouth.' Despite lacking the later hit single sharing its name, the album shines with a blend of pop and English psychedelia. Featuring strong contributions from collaborators, it showcases Cope's originality and remains an underrated gem. Key tracks include 'Elegant Chaos' and 'The Greatness And Perfection Of Love.' Explore Julian Cope's 'World Shut Your Mouth'—a captivating blend of pop and psychedelia waiting to be rediscovered!

 Steve Perry has captured the experiences of recent years in 10 songs, actually 15 considering the Bonus Tracks.

 The first four tracks immediately imprint themselves into the listener’s memory; the other tracks require more careful listening—mostly slow songs with nostalgic lyrics.

Steve Perry returns after a long hiatus with 'Traces', an album mostly consisting of reflective ballads and mid-tempo songs. Inspired by personal loss, the album explores themes of grief, love, and hope with excellent production and memorable melodies. While not a rock-heavy record, it offers a soulful listening experience appreciated by fans. The album cover visually represents various stages of Perry’s career. Explore Steve Perry's heartfelt 'Traces' and experience his soulful journey through loss and hope — listen now!

 It is more of a solo album by Alberto Radius than a team effort.

 Tony Cicco’s voice is practically absent, making the disbandment inevitable after the album’s release.

La Grande Casa is considered the weakest link in Formula 3's discography, dominated by Alberto Radius's vocals and compositions rather than the band's usual balanced input. Without Lucio Battisti's involvement, the album takes a different direction with notable tracks like 'Rapsodia di Radius' and the title song showcasing a mix of acoustic and electric elements. The album foreshadows the band's eventual splitting, with members pursuing solo projects afterward. Listen to 'La Grande Casa' to discover how Alberto Radius reshaped Formula 3's sound.

 Seni e coseni is divided into two completely opposite sides; side A presents our artist accompanied by piano and acoustic guitar.

 An album for completists.

Seni e Coseni is Ivan Graziani's most enigmatic album, marking a clear shift in style after a peak in his career. The album splits into two sides: acoustic ballads on side A and blues rock on side B. While lacking a major hit, it showcases artistic experimentation. It's noted for its cold production and mixed song quality, making it a must-listen for dedicated fans. Discover the unique sound of Ivan Graziani’s Seni e Coseni – listen now and explore his artistic evolution!

 The quality of the songs comes very close to the masterpieces of the '70s, not simply by copying themselves, but by dressing them with a modern sound.

 Danza del vento (prima parte) is a splendid Overture, with Michi Dei Rossi’s drums being as beautiful as ever.

‘Elementi’ by Le Orme is a dynamic and well-crafted progressive rock album that balances fast and dreamy tracks. It successfully modernizes their classic '70s sound with dense keyboards and tasteful guitar touches. The album features four suites inspired by the four elements, with excellent musicianship and memorable vocal performances. Though not groundbreaking, it stands out in composition and artistic quality. Listen to Le Orme's Elementi to experience a masterful blend of classic and modern progressive rock.

 Besides having a splendid hoarse voice, comparable to a mix between Rod Stewart and Steve Perry, and playing the drums, he shows decent skills also on guitar, bass, and keyboards.

 The mini protest opera 'The Unblinking Eye,' with a furious interpretation and full of bitter comments on the state of the art of politics in his country.

Roger Taylor's Fun On Earth is a solo album offering a scattered but intriguing collection of tracks showcasing his versatile musicianship and strong vocals. The album features political commentary and emotional ballads, though its overall cohesion is uneven. Highlights include the ballad 'Sunny Day' and the protest piece 'The Unblinking Eye.' Best suited for Queen fans and collectors. Explore Roger Taylor's Fun On Earth and discover the unique solo voice of Queen's drummer.

 Sung, so to speak, as his vocal qualities are really limited, to the point of being accompanied by a backup singer in every track.

 His guitar work is excellent as always, unfortunately in the service of melodies that are not always exceptional.

Andy Summers' album XYZ marks his only solo pop effort after The Police's breakup. His guitar skills remain excellent, but his limited vocals and heavy reliance on drum machines weaken the album. Two tracks echo classic Police vibes but lack key contributions from Sting and Stewart Copeland. Summers soon returned to instrumental music, leaving XYZ as a unique but uneven entry in his discography. Explore Andy Summers' unique pop experiment XYZ and discover a different side of The Police's legendary guitarist.

 Despite the assumptions, the album flows pleasantly.

 The sound is clearly derivative of The Jam’s triptych All Mod Cons-Setting Sons-Sound Affects.

Bruce Foxton's album 'Back in the Room' brings a pleasant revival of The Jam's classic sound, despite lacking the original mastermind Paul Weller. With strong contributions from singer and guitarist Russel Hastings and a guest appearance by Weller, the album flows smoothly and offers compelling tracks like 'Ride' and 'Glad I Found My Tears.' This unexpected yet enjoyable project is recommended for fans willing to approach it without prejudice. Discover Bruce Foxton’s fresh take on The Jam’s sound—listen to 'Back in the Room' and explore the evolution of a classic style.

 The album opens with the title track, which represents one of the few truly punk rock songs in the group's discography.

 Not a bad album, simply not up to the trio's discography, they will more than make up for it.

The Jam's second album, released in 1977, showcases some strong punk and power pop tracks but suffers from inconsistency and over-reliance on Bruce Foxton's lesser contributions. While not a bad album, it doesn't match the quality of their later work, with standout songs like 'All Around The World' and the title track. The album represents a transitional period before Paul Weller's creative revival. Discover the highs and lows of The Jam's early sound—read the full review and revisit 'This Is The Modern World' today!

 "From the irresistible opening of 'Alphabet,' a rap funk, driven by an irresistible slapped bass."

 "Brian Ritchie with this album gives free rein to all his passions, often repressed, within the mother trio."

Brian Ritchie's debut solo album, The Blend, offers a rich mix of funk, blues, and ethnic sounds, highlighting his diverse instrumental talents. The reviewer praises the album's standout tracks and Ritchie's freedom from his Violent Femmes role. With technical skill and passion, Ritchie experiments widely, making The Blend a highly recommended listen for fans and music lovers. Explore Brian Ritchie's The Blend to experience his diverse musical talents and genre-blending creativity today!