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 "Light as a dandelion, yet also violent like a slap."

 "A poetic and wicked, tender and sensitive, restless and calm album, which is nonetheless a welcome return."

Kate Bush's Aerial marks a poetic return after a 12-year silence, offering a delicate yet powerful sonic experience. The first disc shines with diverse styles from trip hop to medieval ballads, while the second part is more abstract but still holds memorable moments. The album blends sensuality, depth, and whimsy, showcasing Bush's unique vocal expression and artistic evolution. Dive into Kate Bush's mesmerizing Aerial—listen now and experience her poetic and magical sonic world.

 The opening 'Windowlicker' seems almost crude in its languid sighs and almost orgasmic rhythms, as if it were the theme song of a porn flick, but it is the demonstration of genius beyond the ordinary.

 A single that truly presents itself in clarity, never ambitious nor cacophonous as many other dance-house records appear, just an example of first-rate artistic madness.

The review praises Aphex Twin's Windowlicker EP for its innovative and inventive approach to electronic music. Building on the success of the Richard D. James Album, it highlights the EP's diverse tracks that blend IDM, jungle, and techno without a unifying theme but with undeniable artistic brilliance. Tracks like 'Windowlicker' and 'Nannou' stand out as exceptional examples of Aphex Twin's genius. Overall, the EP is described as sensational and a benchmark of artistic madness. Discover the boundary-pushing sounds of Aphex Twin's Windowlicker – listen now and experience electronic music like never before!

 Aphex Twin shocked everyone, conveying sounds many try to reproduce with natural recordings without actually recording them.

 The rhythms wound with their edginess and become hard, penetrating an unstoppable sonic madness.

Aphex Twin’s Drukqs (disc 1) challenges traditional IDM by weaving naturalistic sounds with complex, angular rhythms. The album contrasts previous works with breakmasterpieces on harpsichord and piano, delivering a uniquely unsettling yet beautiful sonic experience. Despite initial criticism, it stands as one of Aphex Twin’s highest achievements and a truly sui generis electronic album. Dive into Aphex Twin's Drukqs and experience a groundbreaking journey through experimental IDM brilliance.

 The result of the project is truly sensational and disorienting: it practically contains the history of music.

 You dance, you dream, you get scared, you’re enchanted... practically an album right for every occasion.

Bjork's 'Army Of Me: Remixes And Covers' album offers a bold and imaginative collection of reinterpretations by various artists. Spanning genres from metal to classical, each track transforms the original with unique creativity. The album is praised as a versatile and ambitious masterpiece that showcases Bjork's continual innovation. It's a captivating listen that appeals to a broad range of musical tastes. Explore Bjork’s groundbreaking 'Army Of Me' remixes—experience music reinvented like never before!

 "The Matmos remix is perhaps the most beautiful, hard to dance to, but clever and worth re-listening to several times."

 "Beck completely dismantles 'Alarm Call,' removing its dance structure and rendering it Caribbean with a spectral theremin and cheerful rhythms."

Bjork's Alarm Call EP showcases inventive remixes of the danceable track from the Homogenic album. Featuring diverse reinterpretations by artists like Matmos, Beck, Daft Punk, and Mark Bell, it offers both club-ready and experimental styles. Noteworthy is the Radio Mix by Mark Bell, popularized by the music video. The EP stands out as a creative and rich addition to Bjork's electronic music legacy. Discover the captivating remixes of Bjork's Alarm Call EP and experience Homogenic's pioneering electronic sound!

 "This album is practically sung entirely in French and is very far from the frivolous and pop sounds of 'Una Giapponese A Roma'."

 "A very successful album full of personality, showcasing all the talent of a star who deserves more attention even from our parts."

Kahimi Karie’s album Trapeziste marks a stylistic shift from her cult hit 'Una Giapponese A Roma,' embracing mostly French lyrics and a fusion of ambient, jazz, and electronic influences. The album delivers varied tracks ranging from atmospheric soundscapes to free-jazz-electronic experiments. Despite a few less successful moments, the album showcases Karie's distinctive voice and talent, deserving wider recognition. Listen to Kahimi Karie's Trapeziste and explore a captivating blend of genres and unique vocal artistry.

 In English, she comes across almost cold, without any emotion whatsoever.

 Carla Bruni’s voice has become an absolute disappointment: if before it was warm, enveloping, distinctive, now it appears quite poor and almost masculine.

Carla Bruni's 2006 album No Promises disappoints fans expecting a warm, personal follow-up to her 2002 debut. The switch to English makes her voice seem cold and emotionless, while the instrumentation feels minimal and uninspired. The use of famous poems as lyrics lacks originality, and the album misses the personal charm of her earlier French songs. Only a few tracks hint at potential, but overall, this effort feels like a letdown. Discover the honest take on Carla Bruni’s No Promises — listen and decide if you agree!

 The music is truly unique, well-made, and full of emotions.

 The album sounds to me disrespectful and inhumane, despite its compositional beauty.

Prussian Blue's album 'Fragment Of The Future' features excellent folk melodies and angelic vocals by teenage twins Lynx and Lamb. However, the beauty of the music is overshadowed by deeply troubling lyrics promoting hate, racism, and extremist views. While the twins display genuine musical talent, their message makes the album feel inhumane and disrespectful. The reviewer acknowledges the artistic merit but condemns the ideologies expressed. Listen to Prussian Blue’s folk melodies but beware of the disturbing lyrical content.

 Anja Garbarek is a chameleon.

 A kaleidoscope of creativity and ideas that can (perhaps) resurrect the poor trip-hop.

Anja Garbarek's 'Briefly Shaking' is a genre-defying album showcasing her chameleon-like ability to shift between styles. The record mixes jazz, rock, trip-hop, and metal elements, creating a unique and creative listening experience. Highlights include tracks that evoke Billie Holiday, Pj Harvey, Björk, and Portishead. This eclectic and inventive album stands out for its rich diversity and artistic depth. Discover the diverse sounds of Anja Garbarek's 'Briefly Shaking' and experience a fresh take on trip-hop and more.

 'Bedtime Stories' is warm and enveloping, pure pop pleasure.

 'Bedtime Story' is pure avant-garde, a piece written by none other than Bjork, and perhaps the best on the album for its experimentalism.

The review reflects on rediscovering Madonna's 'Bedtime Stories' album, highlighting its warm, accessible pop contrasted with experimental and trip-hop elements. Though some tracks are weaker, the album overall shows great personality and is highly enjoyable. Standout songs include 'Bedtime Story,' 'Inside of Me,' and 'Secret.' The reviewer encourages listeners to reconsider this underrated work. Explore Madonna's rich and underrated 'Bedtime Stories' album—listen now to experience its warm pop and experimental sounds!