Jean-Michel Jarre: Electronica 2: The Heart of Noise
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Jean-Michel Jarre: Electronica 2: The Heart of Noise
13 may 16
The return of the king. After the release of the first volume, here comes 'Electronica vol. 2: the heart of noise', the new studio album by Jean-Michel Jarre. Eighteen tracks and excellent collaborations with Rone, Pet Shop Boys, Gary Numan, Primal Scream, Peaches, Sebastian Tellier, Cyndi Lauper... Given his extensive expertise in the field, the master skillfully navigates the different material presented, excellently adapting each time to the characteristics of the collaborating partner, alternating between more or less kitsch and more or less experimental pop episodes. Perhaps due to this, there might be a slight lack of heterogeneity in the content, but it remains a record of the highest quality regarding the sounds proposed and the caliber of the artists involved. The track I liked the most is 'Electrees', featuring a collaboration with Hans Zimmer.
Jenna Ricker: The American Side
File Video I lack ★★★★
Jenna Ricker: The American Side
8 nov 16
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Jerry Joseph: By The Time Your Rocket Gets To Mars
File Audio Not intrested ★
Jerry Joseph: By The Time Your Rocket Gets To Mars
30 may 16
Album written by songwriter Jerry Joseph after a trip to Afghanistan where he volunteered as a music teacher, while also trying to connect in some way with the country's underground music scene. It's not a bad album, but it's too academic, repeating typical clichés of American folk music and lacking in particular inventiveness; it doesn't leave any notable impressions or feelings for the listener to remember.
Jim Mickle: Cold In July
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Jim Mickle: Cold In July
13 apr 16
Adapted from the eponymous novel by Joe R. Lansdale, a thriller directed by Jim Mickle featuring Michael C. Hall, Sam Shepard, and Don Johnson. The plot is unpredictable and unfolds through a series of twists with an explosive ending, which, however, does not ultimately represent the true strength of this clever and well-told story.
Jim O'Rourke: Simple Songs
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Jim O'Rourke: Simple Songs
29 apr 16
Despite the title, 'Simple Songs' actually contains eight tracks constructed with the calculated intelligence and technical skill that is typical of O'Rourke, who is undoubtedly a great musician and producer, as well as one of the most influential figures in American music over the past twenty years. Celebrated with great acclaim from both the public and critics, I personally find that the overall sound is too sophisticated and ultimately leads me to prefer his more experimental works.
Joe Bataan: Saint Latin's Day Massacre
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Joe Bataan: Saint Latin's Day Massacre
19 may 16
Call it salsa or latin-soul, whatever you prefer, but this album by Joe Bataan, born to a Filipino father and an African American mother, is a real blast. There are influences from various genres, from Latin sounds like boogaloo to more traditionally soul and African American vibes. 'Saint Latin's Day Massacre' is the soundtrack of the New York of Garland Jeffreys and that New York where Lou Reed has always sought to find himself throughout his life. The New York of Walter Hill's 'The Warriors' and the one sung by Ruben Blades in Sidney Lumet's 'Q&A'. The cover of Isaac Hayes' famous 'Shaft' theme is also charming, but it's not the only noteworthy moment in an album that really should be listened to in one breath from start to finish.
  • lector
    19 may 16
    I'm really glad you liked it.
  • sotomayor
    19 may 16
    Thank you for the tip, my friend, always ready to listen to your suggestions!
Joe Carnahan: Narc
File Video I lack ★★
Joe Carnahan: Narc
16 apr 16
Police thriller starring Jason Patric and Ray Liotta. Undercover for narcotics, the two are tasked with investigating the murder of another undercover agent. Some references to 'French Connection' regarding the theme of drug addiction in the realm of police stories, and to 'Q&A' by Sidney Lumet for the character played by Liotta. Music by Cliff Martinez.
John Carpenter: Lost Themes II
File Audio I have it ★★★
John Carpenter: Lost Themes II
24 apr 16
A must-have release via Sacred Bones Records for all fans of the great John Carpenter, who, it must be said, is my favorite filmmaker. With 'Lost Themes II,' the director and musician, a master in the horror and thriller genres, gifts us with another twelve compositions of progressive electronic instrumental music in his historically known style, given his long career as a producer and composer of soundtracks in addition to being a director. Unmissable for enthusiasts, as mentioned, but perhaps less enjoyable than the first chapter released last year, also for the same label.
John Doe: The Westerner
File Audio Not intrested ★
John Doe: The Westerner
4 may 16
The concept of the album is intriguing: a tribute to the writer and activist for Native American rights, Michael Blake (the one from 'Dances with Wolves'), but the album by the former member of the LA punk band X ultimately turns out to be really boring. It wouldn't even please the most passionate fans of Arizona desert country and/or those who love Cat Power (who makes a guest appearance on the song 'A Little Help'). We are certainly not in the presence of Howe Gelb, after all.
John M. Chu: Now You See Me 2
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John M. Chu: Now You See Me 2
27 jun 16
It's clearly the sequel to 'Now You See Me'. The director changes (here it's John Chu) and Lizzy Caplan practically replaces Isla Fisher, while Daniel Radcliffe joins the cast. Frankly, I found it terrible, ugly, and incredibly boring, and I couldn't even finish watching it. The plot of the movie, however, starts with a flashback showing the scene of the death of Dylan Rhodes aka Dylan Shrike, and picks up the story from where the first film left off, developing right away with what should be a chain of twists in a succession of action scenes. It seems they're now going to make a third installment, a sign that it must have somehow worked at the box office, and I don't know how, and perhaps that's the biggest magic of the film, the part I just can't explain.
John Michael McDonagh: Calvary
File Video I lack ★★★★★
John Michael McDonagh: Calvary
18 apr 16
A thriller and a drama with spiritual content masterfully directed by John Michael McDonagh and featuring the usual great performance by Donald Gleeson. In confession, a man tells Father Lavelle that he wants to kill him to avenge the abuses he suffered as a child at the hands of a now-deceased priest, effectively giving him only one week to live. A film on the same theme as 'Spotlight', but from a radically different perspective. A masterpiece.
John Michael McDonagh: The Guard
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John Michael McDonagh: The Guard
14 apr 16
Record-breaking film in terms of box office for Irish cinema. Shot in the beautiful county of Galway, it’s a black comedy and a crime thriller featuring Brendan Gleeson as an Irish sergeant addicted to prostitutes and alcohol, and Don Cheadle as a meticulous and punctual FBI agent on the trail of an international cocaine trafficking gang. The characterization of the characters and the settings are well done.
Jon S. Baird: Filth
File Video I lack ★★★★★
Jon S. Baird: Filth
9 jul 16
Based on the eponymous novel by Irvine Welsh, the film stars James McAvoy as a corrupt detective who has long surpassed any ethical laws and moral rules. Bruce Robertson is an extreme character who operates in contexts that can certainly be defined as 'filthy', caught in a continuous spiral of violence and lies, while also haunted by memories of the past and what can be described as true visions. Told with Irvine Welsh's typical irony and well-directed by Jon S. Baird, the performances of Jamie Bell, Imogen Poots, Jim Broadbent, and of course the great Eddie Marsan deserve mention, but it's McAvoy who makes the difference: hallucinatory and depressed at the same time, completely unhinged. A performance that cements him as one of the best actors around.
Jonathan Sobol: A Beginner's Guide to Endings
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Jonathan Sobol: A Beginner's Guide to Endings
12 may 16
A dark comedy full of interesting insights directed by Jonathan Sobol. A father (Harvey Keitel) who throughout his life has stood out for being absent and spending much of his time embarking on impossible adventures, gambling and betting, commits suicide leaving his children a dramatic revelation: all three will die within a very short time due to complications stemming from an event that occurred in their lives long ago. The news will literally shake the lives of the three siblings and lead them to act and behave in ways they never would have in their lives before, culminating in a final reconciliation with themselves and with life. An explosive film where each character is characterized in a way that could be described as 'extreme.'
Jordan Rakei: Cloak
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Jordan Rakei: Cloak
18 jul 16
The debut album of this young producer, singer, and songwriter from Brisbane, Australia, 'Cloak' is one of the best episodes of 2016 in rhythm and blues and soul music. Mixed with elements of acid jazz, 'Talk To Me' could actually sound like Marvin Gaye would sound if he were still alive, and dubstep, 'Lost Myself' is a song that could probably make Thom Yorke or James Blake look pale with envy. Surfing track by track, you could levitate because you're entering another state of gravity. Less of a kiss ass than Jamiroquai were in the nineties era, but no less catchy for his ability to write good melodies, this guy seems to be very talented as he combines pop tones with a kaleidoscopic, freaky, and meditative taste that makes this album a little jewel in your collection. Give it a listen and more, because one listen is not going to be enough.
Joseph Arthur: The Ballad of Boogie Christ
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Joseph Arthur: The Ballad of Boogie Christ
17 jul 16
The first chapter of what was supposed to be a trilogy, but that actually had only one sequel album, 'The Ballad of Boogie Christ' is a concept album, based on Arthur's life. He's 'Boogie Christ' and he places his character in the vast world of the Great American Novel. It's an album of Americana music made by a very talented musician and composer, a mix of soul records about redemption and/or religious and spiritual themes and pop tones ('Still Life Honey Rose', 'Famous Friends Along the Coast'). Arthur himself drew a parallel between his Boogie Christ and David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust. Apparently there are no connections, but listening closely, one could recognize similar soul influences ('Currency of Love'), a taste for pop ballads (the title track), and a certain psychedelic and visionary approach, something you inevitably need on your journey to redemption.
  • imasoulman
    17 jul 16
    Well done, so the old and waxy ears are still good for something...;))
  • sotomayor
    17 jul 16
    Hehe I'm practically listening to it non-stop since last night. :)
Joseph Arthur: The Family
File Audio Not intrested ★
Joseph Arthur: The Family
15 jun 16
I had first come across this American singer-songwriter with his previous work, 'Lou' (2014), in which he paid tribute in his own way to the great Lou Reed, who had recently passed away. An album that I found, all in all, still worthy of consideration, especially during a moment of particular emotion. I didn't know anything else about him. I read that he was discovered by Peter Gabriel and that he has been on the scene for nearly twenty years, enjoying a certain popularity in the USA. 'The Family' is, however, a pop music album that I consider absolutely forgettable and that certainly does not entice me to delve deeper into his work. The sound is a halfway point between Keane and Mumford & Sons, with some guitar work here and there that does nothing but worsen the situation. Rejected.
  • imasoulman
    16 jun 16
    I could elaborate here... But I'll be concise: you messed up, amigo.
  • imasoulman
    16 jun 16
    I could recommend at least three of his albums that are among the best of a forward-looking Americana of the 2000s... (in fact, his early ones are still from the last millennium).
  • sotomayor
    16 jun 16
    I can only appreciate your mention @[imasoulman]. Yes, I know he has a twenty-year career behind him, even though I admitted, as you can see, that I don't know him at all (except for this latest work, which I didn't like, and for the previous 'Lou'). Give me the name of one of the albums you suggest, and I will listen to it, ready to regret and change my mind about the artist in question if necessary. ;)

    However, this one here, I don't know if you've listened to it, I may have been harsh in my classification, but frankly, I found it truly negligible.
  • imasoulman
    16 jun 16
    I don't want to go too far... his 2012 album "The Ballad of Boogie Christ" (which, sorry, but just for rewarding such a fantastic title...) is what I would let you taste. Then, let's see if you don't change your mind ;)))
  • imasoulman
    16 jun 16
    "Lou" is nothing special. But, trust me, this guy has done and can do much better.
  • sotomayor
    16 jun 16
    I'll get it right away, great title, yes. ;) But have you listened to this latest one instead?
  • sotomayor
    16 jun 16
    Alright, I considered 'Lou' for what it was: a heartfelt tribute at a particular moment following the death of a giant in the history of rock’n’roll. Nice and nothing special for the rest, yes, but it should be taken for what it is. More than anything, it was this last album that I truly couldn’t help but find very pointless.
  • imasoulman
    16 jun 16
    Everything can be said about J. Arthur except that he is predictable. His albums are the closest thing to a seismograph, with peaks of genius contrasted against total and disorienting creative anticlimaxes. So much so that for years I thought he was harming himself with this constant chaos of styles and sounds. But when he hits the mark with inspiration, he is worth the best works (a very personal opinion, little shared, alas...) of two heroes of our times such as the late Vic Chesnutt and/or the ever-present Jeff Tweedy.
  • imasoulman
    16 jun 16
    Ah, I'm behind on "The Family" (listening to it, I’m now, at best, listening to no more than fifteen-twenty albums a year...)
  • sotomayor
    16 jun 16
    Only fifteen-twenty? Wow. Can I ask you the criteria you're using to select them at this point? :)

    Anyway, the comparisons you've made, particularly the one with Vic Chesnutt, are intriguing. I've got the album, and as soon as I can, I’ll listen to it and let you know what I think. :)
  • imasoulman
    16 jun 16
    I meant: fifteen-twenty NEW RELEASES... the criteria are given to me by: 1 - the time available 2 - the awareness that I have so many phenomenal things from the past to listen to that it almost seems sacrilegious to pick instead the usual, banal, heard a billion times next big thing of the junk 3 - in those fifteen-twenty, about 95% will be works by old geezers...
  • sotomayor
    16 jun 16
    Yes, yes, of course I understood you were referring to new releases. :) That's why I was curious to know what the 'criteria' were. Just simple curiosity, and I imagined there would be quite a few works by old fogeys. Not because I consider you biased in any way, but the second point you mentioned, well, that explains everything perfectly. ;)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Don Jon
File Video I lack ★★★★
Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Don Jon
9 may 16
A stunning directorial debut for Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Jon, nicknamed 'Don Jon' by his friends for his ease in picking up women, actually has a much more complex and rigid personality than one might think. Unable to let go and bound by strict rules regarding his existence - among them is his porn addiction (he prefers porn to sex) - his life is somehow turned upside down by the encounter with a girl he believes he has fallen in love with. In reality, more than a girl and the love of a woman, Jon is actually searching for himself: Jon wants to love himself. 'If you love yourself, so will everyone else,' Anton Newcombe says in one of his famous songs. Nothing could be truer, but it's harder than it seems. Beautiful film.
Justin Hardy: Captain Webb
File Video I lack ★★★★
Justin Hardy: Captain Webb
23 apr 16
The story of the great and historic feat accomplished by Captain Matthew Webb, who in 1875 became the first person to swim across the English Channel. Ultimately recognized with the title of 'The Greatest Englishman', he lost his life years later while seeking a new challenge swimming through the Whirlpool Rapids of Niagara. The film is his story, that of a man who, for no particular reason — but perhaps, and I say perhaps, just because he is a man (in the sense of species) — seeks to go beyond his limits and ultimately achieves the feat. Very beautiful.
Kage Baker: Sky Coyote
Cartaceo I have it ★★★
Kage Baker: Sky Coyote
1 jun 16
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Kasper Barfoed: Sommeren '92
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Kasper Barfoed: Sommeren '92
14 jul 16
Rightly looked upon in the days following the end of Euro 2016. The film by Kasper Barfoed reconstructs the incredible journey of the Danish National Team (reinstated after the exclusion of Yugoslavia) at the European Championships in Sweden in 1992. It is particularly the story of coach Richard Moller Nielsen, who passed away in 2014 and to whom the film is ideally dedicated, and how he managed to win over the skepticism of fans and his own players, among them the uncompromising Brian Laudrup. Inside, there are obviously the stories of Peter Schmeichel, Flemming Povlsen, John 'Faxe' Jensen, and of course that of the hero of heroes Kim Vilfort, who scored the second goal in the final and was grappling with his daughter suffering from leukemia, who unfortunately would die a few weeks after the end of the tournament. Beautiful and light, without any pretension of being dramatic or overly moving.
Kenneth F. Gantz: Not in solitude
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Kenneth F. Gantz: Not in solitude
23 apr 16
Kevin Connolly: Gardener of Eden
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Kevin Connolly: Gardener of Eden
27 apr 16
Following themes already explored in cinema, starting from 'Taxi Driver' or the very Italian 'Il giocattolo', and concluding with the entire series of 'Death Wish' featuring Charles Bronson, this film tells the story of a boy like many others, a misfit, expelled from college and thrown out of his home by his parents, who by sheer coincidence commits a heroic act. An act that changes his life. An act that sparks in his mind the idea that the only way to improve himself and the society he lives in is through violence or – better – what he defines as 'justice'. But as always, the concept of justice has a definition too broad to be grasped and cultivated by a single person. Beautiful. Perhaps the ending is a bit weak.
Kevin Junior: Ruins (A Collection of Rarities, B-Sides & Outtakes)
File Audio I have it ★★★★★
Kevin Junior: Ruins (A Collection of Rarities, B-Sides & Outtakes)
19 may 16
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Kikagaku Moyo: Forest of Lost Children
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KIKAGAKU MOYO: Forest Of Lost Children
17 may 16
Perhaps the most famous album of the Tokyo-based psych band, Japan. Originally released in 2014 on Beyond Beyond is Beyond Records, it has become something of a cult object and has already been reissued three times. A complex devoted to particularly acid-tinged psychedelic sounds while simultaneously vintage, echoing the rock of the seventies. Some tracks like 'Smoke and Mirrors' and 'White Moon' are practically masterpieces of the genre.

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King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard: Nonagon Infinity
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King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard: Nonagon Infinity
13 jun 16
I believe this is the fourth album released by this band of crazy Australians in just 18 months. Four albums that, among other things, are each in some way different from one another in terms of structure, concept, and even listenability. In this context, 'Nonagon Infinity' (Heavenly Recordings) stands out as an acid chapter with frenetic rhythms. It’s a loud album featuring some riffs played at lightning speed and a certain garage aftertaste. In my opinion, they are difficult to pin down and define (if not as a collective of wild fools), but I think this is precisely their main strength. They're always ready to shock the listener, and this is a quality, a virtue that few possess.
Lenny Abrahamson: Room
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Lenny Abrahamson: Room
24 apr 16
Perhaps it's his most ambitious film and one that will earn him/given him significant recognition, but I, who have seen and greatly appreciated all of Abrahamson's films, found this one to have less strength compared to the others. There are still connections to his typical themes. Instead of a person hiding behind a mask like in 'Frank', here we have a young woman and her son who are held captive by a man in a room for seven years, resulting in the necessity for them to eventually confront life as it is, without any filters or alterations. Clearly inspired by the Fritzl case and that of Natascha Kampusch, I am positively impressed by actress Brie Larson, who here is indeed experiencing her definitive consecration.
Leslye Headland: Sleeping WIth Other People
File Video Not intrested ★★
Leslye Headland: Sleeping WIth Other People
14 may 16
A romantic comedy by director Leslye Headland (famous for the 2012 film 'Bachelorette') starring Jason Sudeikis and Alison Brie. Two young people have their first time almost casually during their college years. They will meet again years later at a point in their lives where both are in crisis and unable to form any kind of relationship. They start spending time together, fall in love, and are uncertain about whether to turn their friendship into a true relationship, all leading up to the predictable happy ending. It’s not a poorly made film; it’s just that one can certainly observe how this kind of story has been presented and re-presented a thousand times and will be again a thousand times more. Clearly, it’s something that often happens in real life.
Lola Colt: Away From The Water
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Lola Colt: Away From the Water
16 apr 16
Beautiful album by the London neo-psych band on the legendary Fuzz Club Records label. Balancing between Siouxsie’s electricity and MC5’s acid rock, with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' theatricality and touches of shoegaze and noise. Very acid. A great album.
Louis Leterrier: Grimsby
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Louis Leterrier: Grimsby
15 jul 16
I'm not a great fan of Sacha Baron Cohen. I don't find him particularly brilliant, and it's undeniable that his movies are often stupid and sometimes gross or vulgar. So, there’s no relevant content in 'Grimbsy', an action movie with a spy plot directed by Louis Leterrier, but the buddy duo formed by Baron Cohen and Mark Strong works, and of course, some parts of the movie are really funny (for example, the scene where Baron Cohen does a humorous parody of Liam Gallagher), and I appreciate the genuine and funny way he depicted the suburbia of Grimbsy and the people who live there. Definitely, it's a movie where there are no limits in every possible sense, but it can make you smile. Not from start to finish: Baron Cohen is indeed unable to find a balance between making good comedy and degenerating into the vulgar and unhelpful. What a pity.
  • sotomayor
    15 jul 16
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Louis Leterrier: Now You See Me
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Louis Leterrier: Now You See Me
27 jun 16
Film directed by Louis Leterrier and featuring a rich cast including Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Melanie Laurent, Michael Caine, Dave Franco, and Woody Harrelson. Standing out among them is the performance of the former, an actor I consider one of the best around, along with the usual Harrelson. Morgan Freeman is good too, but that's not news. An ambitious film, at times even spectacular, it tells the story of a group of four magicians who, in a tale tangled between fiction and reality, commit heists during their performances. The initial part is beautiful and captivating, but the film loses its way becoming a sort of action movie with the usual car chases seen and reviewed a thousand times. It recovers some points in the finale, but my overall judgment is insufficient. It could have been better.
Luciano Ligabue: Sopravvissuti e sopravviventi
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Luciano Ligabue: Sopravvissuti e sopravviventi
19 apr 16
Third album by 'Liga' after the excellent debut and the subsequent 'Lambrusco coltelli rose & pop corn'. If we exclude the classics 'Ho messo via' and 'Walter il mago', two of the songs still beloved by his fans and that somehow have withstood the test of time, everything else doesn’t work. Flop on all levels.
Luciano Ligabue: A che ora è la fine del mondo?
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Luciano Ligabue: A che ora è la fine del mondo?
28 apr 16
It's the record of the very famous cover of 'It's the End of the World as We Know It' by REM and 'Urlando contro il cielo', two songs that have particularly brought him luck. It has an incredibly polished and overly produced sound. I'm glad that the Rats saved 'Fuori tempo', a song that Ligabue had written years earlier and that the band from Spilamberto had already recorded (with the collaboration of Ligabue himself) on 'Indiani padani' in 1992.
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