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 Dance of the Avantgardes is an album difficult to fully describe in terms of musical genre, perhaps impossible; maybe even unnecessary, just know that it is good music.

 Each piece has its own character, is recognizable, but above all, is pleasing: the seductive atmospheres of Crimson Anger... and I'm Only Happy When I Hide, a long and solemn nocturnal dance in the forest.

Dance of the Avantgardes by NG, led by Evor Ameisie, defies easy genre classification with its blend of darkwave, ambient, psychedelia, and electronics. The album offers a warm, enveloping listening experience with a dynamic mix of instrumentation. Highlights include the hypnotic Paperfog, celebratory Thermal Lovesong, and the electronic finale Channel Me. This album marks a fresh, original step in the underground music scene worth attention. Discover NG's Dance of the Avantgardes and dive into a fresh realm of darkwave and ambient sounds today!

 The vocal depredations paint, with quick brushstrokes, the reality of a sick and enclosed mind.

 "I know who I am, and it is terrible."

Schrei X is a powerful vocal album by Diamanda Galás featuring 27 minutes of intense screams and vocalizations without electronic noise. The album explores themes of madness, dissociation, and despair through searing vocal improvisations. It includes a live extension with remakes, emphasizing raw emotional expression. The work is both disturbing and compelling, reflecting a deep psychological struggle through avant-garde blues influences. Listen to Schrei X and experience Diamanda Galás' raw vocal exploration of madness and despair.

 "A World In Their Screams is indeed just as the title declaims: a vast world created from the screams of instruments and the damned."

 "You must live it, feel it on your skin. Beyond common perception. You will taste the terror of the End."

Elend’s album 'A World In Their Screams' serves as the final, darkest installment of their Wind Cycle, brilliantly merging avant-garde orchestral techniques with blackened, apocalyptic atmospheres. The absence of vocals except for a French narrating voice and a brief soprano segment enhances its immersive and ominous mood. The music creates a vast, terrifying world shaped by instrumental screams and metaphoric death imagery. This sonic journey is evocative, intense, and demands to be experienced rather than explained. The reviewer praises its overwhelming power and chilling beauty. Experience the profound darkness and orchestral grandeur of Elend’s final Wind Cycle—listen to 'A World In Their Screams' now.

 Oh my God! Raymond growls again!!!

 Forever Is The World is half a disappointment; it takes the worst of Storm and mixes it with inspired ideas from their early glorious period.

Theatre of Tragedy's album Forever Is The World blends older dark gothic metal influences with some modern elements. While Raymond's growls return sporadically, most vocals rely heavily on Nell Sigland's melodic but monotonous style. The album offers varied tracks but suffers from predictable choruses and uneven vocal distribution, making it a mixed experience for longtime fans. Discover Theatre of Tragedy's evolving gothic metal sound—listen to Forever Is The World and explore its dark melodies and vocal contrasts now!

 The feeling of rust against my salad fingers is almost orgasmic!

 Don’t seek a meaning if you don’t understand why certain episodes happen, take them as they are, the schizoid offspring of a creative mind.

David Firth's Salad Fingers is a uniquely grotesque and tender animated series featuring a green-skinned protagonist with a strange love for rust. The mini-series employs minimalistic Flash animation to create a haunting post-apocalyptic atmosphere. Firth's eerie voice work complements the dark ambient soundtrack. The episodes are surreal, unsettling, and darkly humorous, inviting viewers to experience its bizarre and imaginative world without searching for straightforward meaning. This is a must-watch for fans of experimental animation and dark surrealism. Dive into the eerie world of Salad Fingers and experience a surreal animation unlike any other. Watch the cult classic now!

 Here Paul Banks/Julian Plenti brings to life something that for the most part diverges from the typical sound of Interpol.

 'Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper' is a very good effort, containing several experiments (some truly well-realized), despite some tracks where the specter of the NY band is more pronounced.

Paul Banks, known as Interpol's lead singer, releases his solo debut as Julian Plenti with 'Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper' in 2009. The album explores new sounds beyond Interpol's typical indie rock, incorporating folk, electronic layers, and a lighter mood. While some tracks echo his band's style, most showcase notable experimentation and variety. The reviewer praises the album overall, awarding it 4 out of 5 stars. Discover Paul Banks' unique solo venture—listen to Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper and explore a fresh indie sound landscape.

 The Chants are a difficult, labyrinthine, extreme, violent, grotesque, repugnant work, which makes it clear from the start that things will not be easy.

 Open Lautréamont! And all literature turns itself inside out like an umbrella. Close Lautréamont! And everything, soon, goes back to normal.

Isidore Ducasse, known as the Count of Lautréamont, wrote the challenging and violent 'Chants de Maldoror,' a precursor to surrealist literature. His life was brief and mysterious, with works initially censored and obscure. This epic poem in prose defies easy classification, blending dark themes of anti-humanism and destruction. Ducasse’s contrasting later 'Poésies' challenge the reader’s perception of good and evil, reinforcing the work’s ambivalence and lasting literary impact. The review cautions that this difficult work is not for casual readers. Dive into the enigmatic world of Lautréamont’s Maldoror and discover a radical work that redefined literature.

 Sometimes it seems that things happen for a very specific reason... this purchase was one of those decisions.

 ‘You have given me your mud, and I have turned it into gold.’

The review recounts the author's personal discovery of Baudelaire's seminal poetry collection, The Flowers of Evil, highlighting its transformative power. It details the thematic sections of the work, Baudelaire's duality of ideal and spleen, and its influence on Symbolism and Decadence. The review emphasizes Baudelaire’s legacy as the father of modern poetry and notes key poems that exemplify his style. Overall, the reviewer praises the book’s enduring ability to challenge and inspire readers. Discover the haunting beauty of Baudelaire’s The Flowers of Evil—read, reflect, and immerse yourself in the roots of modern poetry today!

 They express only their personal talent, engaging in a sober, incisive chamber music, at times with vaguely pastoral flavors.

 For a demo, the production is good, the idea is remarkable, the execution more than satisfactory.

Nachtreich’s 2009 demo album Sturmgang combines sober chamber music and autumnal metal elements in a unique instrumental fusion. The album showcases skilled classical musicianship with minimal metal embellishments, creating an atmospheric and melancholic listening experience. While the production is solid and ideas are remarkable, several overly long tracks lessen the overall impact. Recommended for fans seeking something different in neo-classical metal. Explore Nachtreich’s Sturmgang and experience their rare blend of autumnal metal with intimate chamber music today!

 The time stops, but it is precisely when everything is silent and suspended that one finds oneself conversing with one’s own ghosts.

 The flow of the piano and the cry of the organ seem like stabs, deep and indelible and at the same time sweet and gentle.

Matthew Robert Cooper’s Miniatures offers nine delicate piano and ambient pieces that immerse listeners in a suspended, introspective state. Distinct from his Eluvium works yet emotionally similar, the album evokes feelings of stillness, reflection, and gentle melancholy. The review highlights the album’s ability to connect deeply with listeners, portraying time as paused while memories and emotions surface. Ultimately, the music provides a soothing and intimate experience, resonant with beauty and quiet power. Dive into the serene world of Miniatures and experience Matthew Robert Cooper’s ambient piano mastery today.