Author: Capitan Puntina

Endless credits have become the norm: eight, ten, even twelve names for a single track. Yet no one would accept a poem written by a committee. Songs, like poetry, live through a voice and a recognizable feeling. That’s why I state it clearly: an important song cannot be written by ten hands. Everything else is, more realistically, industrial production.

Born in 1985 and revived in the mid-’90s with Clapton: origins, writing, arrangement, reception and trivia—your comprehensive guide.

The reported warning sent by Gianluca Grignani regarding Laura Pausini’s new multilingual cover of La mia storia tra le dita has reignited debate around authors’ rights, integrity of the original work, and label practices. Here’s a neutral explainer of what a “warning” (diffida) is, why this story resonates, and how similar disputes have been handled in the past.

Numbered editions make collectors’ hearts race: does “low number” mean better quality? Not always. Here’s what really happens at the pressing plant, why two copies can sound different, and when the number on the sleeve matters (or not).

They look cute and retro, but suitcase record players are the worst way to approach vinyl. Here’s why they should be avoided—unless you want a toy, not real audio.

Half a century after its first release, Francesco De Gregori’s Rimmel returns with a special anniversary reissue— not just nostalgia, but a cultural reminder of the power of songwriting. Editorial Team • September 2025

Talent shows promise shortcuts to success. But are they real elevators for music—or formats that flatten styles and languages? Pros and cons, with concrete examples.

Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here (50th Anniversary): the timeless masterpiece every music lover should own

Learn how to identify a true first pressing vinyl: catalog numbers, runout codes, sleeve details, and collector tricks explained simply