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THE REVIEW
The chances that Manuel Agnelli's group could replicate the masterpiece "Germi" (1995) were considerably slim, given the high quality of their debut and especially the unanimous chorus of acclaim it received.
Incredibly, with "Hai paura del buio?" Afterhours hit the mark again and create their best album, at least in terms of production and composition.
The 18 tracks of the album showcase the different musical tastes of the band members, creating a varied and coherent tapestry of diverse sounds. It ranges from the infected pop of "1.9.9.6.", to the raw riff of "Male di miele", to the expansive and spectral sound of a ballad like "Rapace," which still features the winning combination of a refined, spectral musical plot thanks to Xabier Iriondo's hallucinatory guitar and Agnelli's scratchy voice, which in this work truly reaches the highest level of compositional inspiration.
The band tackles a gripping punk-hardcore vein that is absolutely credible ("Lasciami leccare l’adrenalina" and "Sui giovani d'oggi..."), the group is now a true war machine ready to unleash their fury ("Dea") on the established audience that crowds their concerts.
Having shed the look of little girls, their style is that of refined 60s dandies and the album is legendary.
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Afterhours’ album Hai Paura Del Buio? successfully surpasses expectations by matching and even exceeding their prior masterpiece Germi. The album’s 18 tracks showcase a diverse range of musical influences, from punk-hardcore intensity to spectral ballads. Manuel Agnelli’s inspired voice and Xabier Iriondo’s guitar work elevate the production and composition. The band confidently evolves their style, crafting a legendary record praised for its coherence and energy.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Afterhours
Afterhours is an Italian alternative rock band from Milan led by Manuel Agnelli, active since the mid-1980s and widely cited as influential in the Italian indie/alternative scene.52 Reviews
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By FrancesTheMute
Corrosive irony and nihilistic cynicism on a backdrop of melancholic existential boredom pervade the sharp yet engaging atmosphere of the record.
The boy in me would give this album a 5 with honors, the adult growing inside gives it a 2=... Rounded up because, in the end, I grew up with this album, and goodbye to everyone!
By Bleak
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By MaGonk
If I had to sum up this album in one word, it would be: distorted.
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By Theisland
It is not an exaggeration to say that without him, the band would have no reason to exist.
'Hai paura del buio?' is a double album that seems almost endless at first, but you learn to appreciate it from the first to the last note.
