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 The instrumental track is a Gilmourian guitar monologue, a distant cry that gently lies on a keyboard carpet offered by Wright.

 Music must be listened to with the heart, it must be felt, it must be linked to memories and not left as a passive background.

The review reflects on the deep personal connection the author has with Pink Floyd's instrumental track "Marooned" from The Division Bell. It highlights how music transcends passive listening, anchoring memories and evoking emotions tied to family and personal growth. The piece is both a tribute to the band's atmospheric sound and a meditation on music's power to connect past and present. Experience Pink Floyd's Marooned and feel the music that connects memories and emotions deeply.

 "When physical and mental travel come together, a kind of magic happens."

 "Once the connection is made, you obtain a journey of great beauty and magic, intimate, reflective, and calming."

The review describes Osi and the Jupiter's album Uthuling Hyl as a deep, spiritual folk ambient journey. The music blends tribal percussion, drone, and synth elements to create hypnotic, introspective atmospheres. The reviewer shares a personal connection, relating the album to transformative travel experiences. Though not for everyone, the album offers a beautiful, intimate, and calming experience that resonates on a spiritual level. Dive into the mystical soundscapes of Osi and the Jupiter's Uthuling Hyl and experience a unique ambient folk journey.

 It is with this album that they develop their own genre that will be revisited later, a mix of songwriting, apocalyptic folk à la Black Heart Procession, minimalism reminiscent of Nick Drake, post-rock, and slowcore.

 For some, it might be dreary and dirge-rock, but I am convinced that at certain moments, or on cold and cloudy days at the end of autumn, an album like this can be a valid mirror for us to stop and reflect a bit on ourselves.

The review explores Morose’s album as a reflective and melancholic yet not sad listening experience. It highlights the band’s unique blend of songwriting, apocalyptic folk, slowcore, and post-rock. The reviewer shares a personal narrative that resonates with the album's mood of nostalgia and introspection, recommending it for quiet, introspective moments. The music is portrayed as a fitting companion for cold, gray days. Listen to Morose’s 'People Have Ceased to Ask Me About You' for a soulful, melancholic journey perfect for introspective moments.

 I entered alone, I leave with a brother.

 Though perhaps at times a bit raw, Vouna’s debut is a valuable album, a project to watch because it could offer very welcome surprises in the future.

Vouna’s self-titled debut is a powerful black/doom metal album rooted in shamanic themes and ritual atmospheres. Yianna Bekris leads the project with strong songwriting aided by Wolves in the Throne Room’s collaborators. The album combines synth, acoustic passages, and layered guitars creating a cathartic and solemn experience. While still raw at times, it promises a bright future and distinct place within the metal scene. Dive into Vouna’s ritualistic black/doom soundscape—listen now and experience a powerful fusion of metal and spirituality.

 With "Nowhere" they confront us with real monsters, those truly evil, those scary, and successfully transport us to a world only seemingly less dark, actually terribly annihilating.

 Slowly, listen after listen, we are captured by the overwhelming melodies and rhythms of our trio, which hit us even more deeply, raising well-hidden doubts and fears.

Esben and the Witch's album Nowhere invites listeners into a dark, eerie soundscape filled with intimate fears and anxieties. Blending dream pop, gothic, post-punk, and post-rock influences, the album deepens the band's exploration of nightmares begun in Older Terrors. Its haunting, unsettling atmosphere grows more compelling with repeated listens. Nowhere is a captivating journey through hidden doubts and sinister emotions, confirming the band’s unique place in modern alternative music. Dive into Esben and the Witch’s Nowhere and experience a haunting, beautifully dark journey—listen now and uncover its hidden depths.

 Death Spells by the Americans Holy Fawn is a record about absence.

 We have a true gem in our hands, don’t let it slip away.

Holy Fawn's Death Spells is an emotionally rich album exploring themes of absence and memory through a unique blend of dream pop, post-rock, shoegaze, and post-black metal. The music creates an autumnal atmosphere perfect for introspection and emotional reflection. The reviewer praises the band's ability to convey melancholy tempered by warmth, calling it a gem that resonates deeply. This album is ideal for listeners seeking an intimate yet powerful sonic experience. Dive into Holy Fawn’s Death Spells and experience a hauntingly beautiful blend of sound and emotion.

 This handful of songs deserves all the peace and quiet of this world, only so are they able to work best, only so can they allow us to think, to reflect.

 Almost thirty-five years, filtered through ten songs for just under an hour of duration.

This review explores the emotional and introspective nature of Panopticon’s second part of The Scars of Man on the Once Nameless Wilderness. The album departs from black metal to embrace folk, dark country, and slowcore, creating a peaceful and reflective listening experience. The reviewer shares personal memories evoked by the album’s mood, praising its beauty despite previously finding Panopticon's work hard to digest. Recommended for those who appreciate intimate, genre-blending music. Dive into Panopticon’s heartfelt folk tribute and experience a unique musical journey filled with memories and introspection.

 "All Things Shining deals with the ups and downs of overcoming loss and once again is hugely influenced by nostalgic connections with the seasons and the memories that may come along with them."

 "Clouds Collide’s album is a complex, multi-faceted work that knows how to surprise multiple times."

All Things Shining by Clouds Collide is a mature and complex blackgaze album exploring themes of loss and hope. It combines ethereal melodies with dynamic black metal elements, and leans on post-rock and emo influences. The album shows a shift from its predecessor, embracing a more hopeful and varied sound. Highly recommended for fans of blackgaze, alternative rock, and post-rock. Discover the emotional depths of Clouds Collide's All Things Shining – listen now and immerse yourself in a unique blackgaze experience!

 "The Hallowing of Heirdom by the English band Winterfylleth is exactly this, a peaceful walk in the Yorkshire countryside."

 With this album, the English strip down their music, remove the armor, and lay bare the love they have for the places where they live and the legacies left to them.

Winterfylleth's album The Hallowing of Heirdom offers a peaceful and evocative journey inspired by the Yorkshire landscape. Unlike their typical atmospheric black metal, this album strips down to embrace softer string instruments, choral voices, and a reflective mood. It requires a patient listen to fully appreciate the subtle surprises and intimate connection to place. An essential album for those open to the band's quieter, more contemplative side. Dive into Winterfylleth’s serene tribute to Yorkshire and experience The Hallowing of Heirdom’s calming musical journey today!

 "'Songs from the Fyrgen' is a beautiful and ever-changing painting depicting the bucolic aspect of the English countryside."

 "It just needs to be listened to and savored with delicacy and tranquility."

Wolcensmen's 'Songs from the Fyrgen' is a gentle, evocative neofolk album celebrating English nature and heritage. Drawing comparisons to Ulver and Winterfylleth, it revives ancestral sounds with poetic imagery and refined instrumentation. The album conjures vivid countryside scenes and emotional warmth, making it a standout in modern pagan music. It invites listeners to savor its subtle, heartfelt joys with tranquility. Listen to Wolcensmen's 'Songs from the Fyrgen' and immerse yourself in the soulful essence of English folk nature.