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 The first track, finely titled 'Hammerhead,' bursts in with all its violence and hits hard, very raw.

 Sometimes you don’t need beautiful music to make a beautiful album.

The review revisits Venom, pioneers of extreme metal, highlighting their raw, unpolished thrash style in the 2011 album Fallen Angels. Despite rough production and a lack of musical innovation, the album stays true to the band's roots. While not groundbreaking, it offers nostalgic value and energetic tracks that appeal to dedicated metal fans. The reviewer refrains from rating it fully, balancing sympathy and critique. Discover Venom’s raw thrash energy – listen to Fallen Angels and experience metal’s unfiltered roots!

 Hammill has found his peace of mind: a corner of his creativity that is always shadowy and reflective, but also relaxed and cathartic.

 The compositions are not fully characterized, resulting in quite similar pieces as if it were a suite divided into multiple movements.

Peter Hammill’s Thin Air (2009) presents a calm, reflective phase in his long career, marked by subtle keyboard and piano arrangements. The album maintains an elegant, polished production but lacks distinct emotional peaks, feeling like a suite of similar movements. While diverging from Hammill’s earlier, more anarchic style, it reveals a more relaxed and cathartic artistic expression. Notably, it avoids rock impulses except for rare moments, emphasizing mood over energy. Discover Peter Hammill’s Thin Air and experience a nuanced, introspective journey through his refined progressive sound.

 An album difficult to judge, this 'The Future Now' (1978), the seventh solo LP of Peter Hammill, at the time divided between personal ambitions and yet another incarnation of Van Der Graaf.

 When the lightness of the piano takes back its role... Hammill hits the mark (almost) like a few years earlier.

Peter Hammill's 1978 album The Future Now blends prog rock roots with electronic and avant-garde experiments, resulting in a fragmented yet intriguing work. While some tracks recall Hammill's past achievements, others show creative uncertainty and uneven execution. Highlights include emotional performances on songs like 'If I Could' and 'Palinurus (Castaway).' Overall, the album is courageous and personal but reflects a decline in inspiration. Discover Peter Hammill's daring blend of prog and electronic; listen to The Future Now and explore its unique soundscapes.

 An LP to cry over, in the happiest and most radiant sense of the term.

 A secular prayer dedicated to Art, in its primary purpose: the exaltation of the interiority and the communicative urgency that only great personalities can have.

Peter Hammill’s 1974 album 'The Silent Corner and the Empty Stage' is a deeply moving and artistically rich progressive rock masterpiece. The review praises Hammill's outstanding creativity and musicianship, emphasizing the album’s varied yet coherent style. It highlights the emotional and technical depth akin to his work with Van Der Graaf Generator. The album impresses with its timeless appeal and spiritual intensity. Explore the emotional depth and creativity of Peter Hammill’s masterpiece—listen to 'The Silent Corner and the Empty Stage' now!

 "The guitar doesn’t present Cream-like distortion, remaining restrained even in its dirty and gritty riffs."

 "A work where the musicians are more valuable than the songs themselves, where creativity is free to experiment without overturning the basics of a genre."

Blues Obituary by Groundhogs, released in 1969, is a solid blues album tinged with psychedelic rock elements. Tony McPhee's guitar and vocal work stand out in a well-balanced, creative release. While not groundbreaking, the album holds a dignified place between raw blues and early heavy rock of the era. Dive into the roots of blues rock and discover Groundhogs' Blues Obituary, a raw yet captivating 1969 classic worth your listen.

 A feature film with its historical significance: "La Horde" (2010) is the first "zombie" themed film made in France.

 The container is worth much more than the content, (intentionally?) thin, but, for this writer, the product turns out to be much more enjoyable and interesting than a tired work like Romero's "Land Of The Dead".

La Horde (2010) is France's first zombie-themed feature film, focusing on a group of survivors trapped in a crumbling suburban building. The plot is often clichéd and characters underdeveloped, but the film excels in creating a claustrophobic and bleak atmosphere. Dark cinematography and a tense setting sharply depict an apocalyptic Parisian suburb. Despite its flaws, it outshines some previous zombie films with a more restrained approach to violence and editing. Discover France’s pioneering zombie film and experience a dark, claustrophobic thriller that redefines survival horror.

 Rory Gallagher, in his devotion to the old word with the wonders of modern amplification, was perhaps the greatest blues-rock musician of all time.

 Splendidly and exquisitely imperfect.

The review praises Rory Gallagher's 'Deuce' as a powerful blues-rock album recorded mostly live, capturing raw energy and a blend of traditional blues with rock and folk influences. Gallagher's dedication to authentic musical expression and intense passion shines through despite some production imperfections. The album highlights Gallagher's position as a key figure in blues-rock, resembling the American Johnny Winter's approach to the genre. Explore Rory Gallagher's 'Deuce' and experience raw blues-rock energy at its finest.

 An extreme thrash band that sounds punk? Perhaps... it is the most logical and natural thing in this world.

 "I Want Free Money!/I Want Free Money!/I Want Free Money!"... eh, me too.

This review highlights Slayer's 1996 album Undisputed Attitude as an energetic mix of punk covers and original hardcore-inspired tracks. It embraces Slayer's thrash roots merged with punk influences, featuring songs like "I Hate You" and "I Wanna Be Your Dog." Despite the humorous critique of the band's liner notes, the album is shown as a passionate and frequently played favorite. The reviewer suggests the album embodies an 'undisputed attitude' that resonates well beyond strict genre lines. Dive into Slayer's Undisputed Attitude and experience the raw fusion of thrash metal and punk energy today!

 A deeply blues album, enriched with jazz and sweat-dripping r’n’b sounds; Bond, with his gritty voice, roars in the faces of the (few) spectators.

 An album that stands in stark contrast to the grandiose live shows of the ’70s... this collection of tracks is pure instinct, pure passion purely underground.

The Graham Bond Organisation’s 'Live At Klooks Kleek' captures a raw and passionate 1964 live blues performance, showcasing early British blues-rock roots. Featuring future legends like Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, the album delivers sincere, gritty blues enriched with jazz and r'n'b influences in an intimate, underground venue. This record contrasts with later grandiose 1970s live shows, emphasizing pure instinct and emotion. It remains a valuable snapshot of a fleeting era before the rise of major rock acts. Dive into this passionate live blues performance and explore the roots of British blues-rock with The Graham Bond Organisation’s iconic 1964 album.

 This latest (hopefully not final) LP in the history of the L.A. Ripper is a major event.

 Songs remind us why this band is remembered: to strike the instinctive chords of the listener.

This passionate fan review highlights Slayer’s 2009 album World Painted Blood as a significant entry in their discography with a stable lineup and raw thrash sound. It praises the aggressive instrumentation and notes memorable tracks while expressing hopes for more experimental futures. The review provides context on drummer changes and musical consistency. Dive into the raw energy of Slayer’s World Painted Blood—listen now and experience classic thrash metal at its fiercest!