Dissonance

 A masterpiece. "The Bootlicker" is essentially this. Their magnum opus of the Ipecac era.

 The power of the Melvins is the deconstruction of musical boundaries and with this album, they prove they do it better than anyone else.

Released in 1999, Melvins' The Bootlicker showcases the band's adventurous and psychedelic approach to music. King Buzzo's clean guitars and the album's experimental nature make it a standout. It blends electronic, industrial, and psychedelic elements, deconstructing traditional genres. The album is regarded as a magnum opus of the band's Ipecac era. Overall, it is praised as a masterpiece and a defining snapshot of Melvins' sound in 1999. Listen to The Bootlicker now and experience Melvins' psychedelic revolution!

 They have the qualities, but they don’t make an effort.

 The only form of sequentiality can be found solely in the structure and composition of the songs, which turn out to be irreparably static and flat.

Hermano's 2007 album '...Into The Exam Room' attempts a unique global recording approach but ultimately falls flat in song dynamics. While production and certain tracks stand out, the album lacks freshness and originality. John Garcia's vocal work and some riffs offer moments of interest, though the overall effort feels static and uninspired. Explore Hermano's ambitious album and decide if its unique global vibe resonates with you!

 Clutch know how to play, and they have learned well the commandments laid out by the masters...

 All the tracks seem to travel on the same highway... but few manage to stand out for compositional quality.

Clutch's 'Transnational Speedway League' delivers solid riffs and a few standout tracks but falls short due to repetitive pacing and an overall uninspired feel. While the opening songs show promise with energetic rhythms and catchy refrains, the album loses momentum with lackluster follow-up tracks. Fans might prefer their earlier, stronger albums. Not bad, but ultimately forgettable. Discover if Clutch's 'Transnational Speedway League' lives up to the hype—read our review and listen to the standout tracks now!

 When Three In One Gentleman Suit decide to detach from the canonical song form and become more 'winding', things start to get interesting.

 The inconsistency of the tracklist speaks volumes about this, making it difficult to find qualitative continuity between two consecutive tracks.

Three In One Gentleman Suit's debut album offers a blend of talent and derivativeness within Math Rock. Strong melodies and inventive tracks stand alongside weaker vocals and inconsistent execution. The band’s influences are clear, but a lack of cohesiveness hinders the overall impact. Some standout songs show promise, yet the album struggles to maintain consistent quality. The reviewer suggests a more original approach could improve the band’s future work. Explore the unique twists of Three In One Gentleman Suit's Math Rock journey—listen and decide for yourself!

 If this fragment of history moves you, if you love the more reflective Blixa Bargeld, and if you need to seek true emotion, and I mean true (!!), this is the album for you.

 It’s a chain succession of emotions, martial and industrial sounds, atmospheres of a symphonic-like kind and moments of sonic tranquility mixed with inner turmoil.

Berlin Babylon by Einstürzende Neubauten is a dark, emotional album acting as a sonic bridge to post-Cold War Germany. The work serves as a soundtrack for a notable documentary, balancing industrial harshness with reflective tranquility. Though not a landmark album, it offers a unique experience beyond typical releases and commercial concerns, ideal for fans of reflective, emotive industrial music. Explore Berlin Babylon to experience Einstürzende Neubauten's haunting tribute to a pivotal moment in history.

 "Plastikman is probably the moniker with which the English DJ has experimented the most and created his best works."

 "In the Ambient Techno realm, few have managed to reach these levels, and still, listening to such an album results as an experience far too advanced for the standards of a now dormant scene."

Plastikman's Artifakts (BC) is an advanced and dark ambient techno album by Richie Hawtin, featuring seven long tracks with low bpm and atmospheric beats. The album defies late 90s techno trends and presents complex, hypnotic compositions. Highlights include the hypnotic trip of 'Pakard' and the intense pulse of 'Hypokondriak.' Though challenging to listen to, it remains a milestone in the genre and a must-listen for techno aficionados. This work highlights the contrast between Hawtin's early innovation and his later career. Discover the dark depths of Plastikman's Artifakts (BC) and experience one of techno's most advanced albums.