Andrea_Brindisi

 If I said this album is a masterpiece it would be an exercise in style as if I criticized it.

 These songs cannot be reviewed. They can only be recommended, gently, to be inhabited.

The review offers a detailed track-by-track exploration of Baustelle's fourth album 'Amen', highlighting its musical richness and thematic depth. It praises the album's blend of catchy pop, literary allusions, and profound reflections on life, love, and society. The critic admires the emotional impact and the craftsmanship of individual tracks, noting the album's ability to resonate profoundly with listeners. The album is described as a complex, 'schizophrenic monster' that ultimately connects through a subtle unifying thread. Dive into Baustelle's 'Amen' and discover a rich blend of poetic lyrics and captivating melodies today!

 I believe it is his best work ever produced. I’m comforted to know that he himself loves it!

 The summer of this noir work is transfigured as a sort of exorcism: its tan is bluish, its way of languishing seems made to match the music of the Aegean orchestra present in every track.

Mark Eitzel’s The Ugly American reimagines his and American Music Club’s songs with a traditional Greek orchestra, creating a fresh and deeply emotional album. Though disliked by fans and bandmates at first, the reviewer praises its haunting Aegean sound and unique mood. Described as a summer escape with melancholic beauty, it stands apart from typical summer grooves. The album offers a different, exorcising experience with airy, clean production that evokes sea breezes and introspection. Listen to The Ugly American and experience Mark Eitzel’s haunting and fresh musical journey today!

 "None of this is found in Valentina Dorme… only guitars that cannot weep, angular, irritating guitars that lead nowhere."

 "Your music is crap to us, you are only our most miserable mirror, Valentina, I hate you."

Valentina Dorme's 'Gli Squali' EP delivers stark and painful emotional experiences without traditional melodic support. The music is abrasive and challenging, with angular guitars and monotone vocals that refuse to soothe or comfort. Despite its harshness, the EP leaves a strong impression, exploring themes of fading love and inner darkness. The review highlights the album as an intense, raw listening experience that divides opinion. Dive into the raw and haunting world of 'Gli Squali'—listen now to experience the emotional intensity and sonic boldness of Valentina Dorme.