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 The processional litany of "Tom Violence" marches on, a nihilistic anthem.. sweet surprise of body, nudity, corruption, sensitivity.

 Everything dissolves into nothingness, the alchemy of sound melds with the walls of life.

The review describes Sonic Youth's EVOL as a haunting, intense experience marked by raw emotion and nihilistic themes. Tracks like "Tom Violence" and "Shadow of a Doubt" evoke pain and reflection through a blend of noise and melody. The album's sound is depicted as cold yet captivating, mixing experimental guitar work with powerful vocals. Ultimately, EVOL is portrayed as a challenging but rewarding exploration of existential despair and artistic expression. Dive into Sonic Youth's EVOL and experience a raw, haunting journey through noise and emotion.

 This masterpiece... does not lend itself to any review... the sound in fact surpasses its syntactic structure, returning to its hieroglyphic, uterine state.

 The fourteen pieces composing this mosaic... guide us to the Land of a Klee-like otherworld from which there is no return.

Tuxedomoon's Half Mute is an intense and mysterious sonic journey that defies traditional music categorization. Its hallucinatory, ritualistic sounds evoke deep emotional and mystical experiences. The album is described as a raw, cruel drama merging art and life, challenging listeners to encounter the void and the unknown. Dive into the haunting world of Tuxedomoon's Half Mute and experience a groundbreaking sonic journey unlike any other.