Rocky Marciano

 Polvo are Polvo and... damn, there’s nothing to do about it, they are crooked, wonderfully crooked, a living anomaly.

 'Tragic Carpet Ride' is simply overwhelming, anxiety-inducing, neurotic, with a damn melody that stamps itself on your brain.

Polvo's 1994 EP 'Celebrate the New Dark Age' stands as a pinnacle of their songwriting skill, delivering crooked, intricate indie rock with a math-core edge. The record features standout tracks like 'Tragic Carpet Ride' and 'Fractured (Like Chandeliers),' marked by inventive guitar work and dense, noisy soundscapes. This EP exemplifies Polvo's unique personality and their place in the American indie scene of the '90s. Its blend of chaos and melody makes it an essential listen for fans of experimental alternative rock. Explore Polvo's 'Celebrate the New Dark Age' and experience the wild ingenuity of 90s indie rock at its best!

 Those who say it’s cold and robotic music mean they have never listened to this damn DJ set.

 Techno is not cables, iron, and steel; techno is flesh, the new flesh.

Jeff Mills' Mix-Up, Volume 2 captures a legendary live set from 1995 at Tokyo’s Liquid Room. This techno performance defies the genre's cold and robotic stereotypes, showcasing raw, human warmth through vinyl scratches and relentless grooves. The set's frenetic energy and imperfections create a unique ritualistic experience. Mills transforms electronic music into flesh and spirit, making this live mix a must-listen for techno lovers. Dive into Jeff Mills' legendary 1995 LiveMix and rediscover techno’s raw, human essence today!

 The world of Dead C is not one of color; repugnant monstrosities hide in every crevice of their dark and unhealthy world.

 Magmatic, droning voids of ultrasound, a bare, unadorned, exasperated music, primordial in its disturbing chaos.

The Dead C’s album Tusk is an unsettling journey through dark, noisy, and distorted soundscapes. It strips psychedelia of warmth, replacing it with harsh, raw noise layered in lo-fi textures. Each track evokes a chilling, narcotic state with formless, free rhythms and dissonant vocals. The music accumulates tension without release, crafting a uniquely intense and experimental listening experience. Dive into the dark, noisy world of The Dead C’s Tusk—explore a unique experimental psychedelic experience today!

 "Enforcement," a floating monolith emitting radioactive surges, looms for nearly fifteen minutes immobile, amidst suffocating beats, nervous breakdowns, and sounds sharp as blades.

 "Inversion": its devastating groove and its vibrant luminous streaks, filled with a sense of torrential emotion, drag you far away, into the darkness.

Basic Channel's BCD-2 is a seminal techno and dub techno compilation showcasing the duo's innovative sound from the early '90s. The album features unedited, extended tracks that highlight minimalist yet emotionally charged compositions. The second half moves into spectral, mechanized grooves, offering a deep and immersive listening experience. Highly praised for its meticulous sound design, BCD-2 stands as an essential work in electronic music history. Dive into Basic Channel's BCD-2 and experience the roots of dub techno and avant-garde electronic music—listen now!

 Fabric 55 represents his point of no return, his totem, and at the end of its over 70 intense minutes, one is left there, with the feeling of having truly listened to something unrepeatable.

 A calvary, a sacrificial ritual, an exhausting massacre dripping with blood, this is Fabric 55, each track flows into another in an unstoppable maelstrom.

Shackleton's Fabric 55 marks a pivotal moment in his career, showcasing a powerful blend of tribal dubstep and ambient minimalism. The DJ set features unreleased and reworked tracks creating a dark, hypnotic atmosphere. The mix is an intense, ritualistic journey driven by deep basslines and synthetic percussion. It's heralded as one of the most original electronic music works of the 2000s. Dive into Shackleton's Fabric 55 and experience the dark, tribal dubstep journey that redefined electronic music.

 Everything continues to dissolve, chilling neuronal geometries, antiseptic yet pulsating sonic waves pile up on each other like dead bodies.

 Coil: music to destroy angels.

Coil's Live One delivers a chilling and immersive industrial soundscape that feels both antiseptic and pulsating. The album conjures images of futuristic decay, archaic rituals, and alien pulsations. Its layered sonic waves create an intense and haunting atmosphere, perfect for fans of experimental and avant-garde music. The live recording captures the relentless energy and unique artistry of Coil. Dive into the haunting world of Coil's Live One and explore a pioneering industrial soundscape like no other.

 The uttermost rhythm essentiality, the groove and nothing but the groove.

 The atmosphere that emerges is a perfect alchemy between rhythm and something sinister, dark, and arcane.

Slip In And Out Of Phenomenon compiles Liquid Liquid’s three influential EPs and unreleased tracks, showcasing their unique post-punk/funk fusion. The band's minimalistic lineup centers on primal rhythms, hypnotic bass grooves, and tribal percussion. This collection highlights their powerful, raw, and experimental sound that influenced future music scenes. The review praises their rhythmic mastery and dark, arcane atmosphere. Explore Liquid Liquid’s groundbreaking grooves and hypnotic rhythms – listen now to Slip In And Out Of Phenomenon!

 Picciotto’s voice ... remains one of the best things ever heard by the human ear.

 An album filled with great emotion, the result of a band comprised of immense talents at a key moment in their musical existence.

One Last Wish's sole 1986 album is a melodic yet raw post-hardcore landmark created by former members of Rites Of Spring. Recorded during a vibrant Washington D.C. scene, it showcases intense emotion, distorted guitars, and memorable melodies. Although similar to Rites Of Spring, the album leans towards a sharper melodic direction. Praised for Guy Picciotto's expressive vocals and the band's tight songwriting, the album remains influential, despite its delayed 1999 release. Listen to One Last Wish’s 1986 album and experience the raw emotional power of Washington D.C.'s landmark post-hardcore sound.

 "In its heart: an immeasurable abyss, like the dark sea, which loves its depths."

This review highlights Ulver's Nattens Madrigal as a profoundly emotional and intense album, likened to an immeasurable dark abyss. It emphasizes the deep atmospheric qualities and raw depth of the music. The metaphor of the sea illustrates the compelling and heavy nature of the album's core. Dive into Ulver's Nattens Madrigal and experience an unforgettable abyss of dark emotion and sound.

 The album fits perfectly into this Olympus of enlightened works of art, adhering perfectly to every tenet of what can be defined as a masterpiece.

 This chest of broken symbols is a key album for the history of Death In June, and also one of the brightest examples of all that music should be.

This review praises Death In June's album as a masterpiece that captures both aesthetic and emotional perfection. It highlights the album as a rebirth for the band and Douglas P., emphasizing the solemn austerity and sublime clarity in the music. The presence of haunting melodies, intricate compositions, and the collaboration with David Tibet are strongly appreciated. The album is described as a key work in Death In June's history and an exemplary piece of emotional and artistic music. Experience the haunting beauty of Death In June's masterpiece—listen now and immerse yourself in its profound emotional journey.