Vitan Jeffers

 What Hum offer us is a completely dark album made of heavy riffs, heavy riffs, heavy riffs.

 By subtracting one of the two founding elements, the spell is broken.

Hum's 'Inlet' marks a notable departure from their earlier melodic and genre-blending style, focusing heavily on dense riffs and a darker, heavier sound. While some tracks attempt to recapture past magic, the overall songwriting is uneven and often monotonous. Fans hoping for a triumphant closure to Hum's classic trilogy may be disappointed by the album's lack of balance and lyrical depth. Despite moments of space-rock charm, 'Inlet' falls short of expectations after a 20-year gap. Explore Hum's 'Inlet' and decide if the darker, heavier direction resonates with you.

 The Raymond Brake have been described on the web as "Polvo but more oriented towards the song format."

 As long as there are hidden gems to find like Piles Of Dirty Winters, there will be hope.

The Raymond Brake's sole 1995 album, Piles Of Dirty Winters, is praised for its quality and unique song-oriented style reminiscent of Polvo. The review reflects on the challenge of music discovery today, highlighting this album as a rare and hopeful find for music enthusiasts. Listen to The Raymond Brake's Piles Of Dirty Winters and uncover a hidden indie rock gem from the '90s!

 There is so much stuff in a Hum album that it makes your head spin.

 In that perfect blend of 'noise' and an exquisite pop taste, as only the masters of shoegaze know how to do.

Hum's 'Downward Is Heavenward' offers a dazzling blend of post-hardcore and shoegaze, crafting an emotional journey through cosmic soundscapes. The album balances noise and exquisite melodies, delivering both overwhelming guitar peaks and comforting melancholic phrases. Softly intoned lyrics complement a musical narrative that explores love and adventure beyond earthly bounds. Fans of immersive and adventurous rock music will find this album captivating. Dive into Hum's 'Downward Is Heavenward' and experience a cosmic rock journey unlike any other!

 Let’s bravely overcome those labeling processes that seem to want to deem a genre as no longer viable.

 When the world sharpens its blades, and certain beaches are far away, opening a record and going back there... not bad.

Black Marble's 'It's Immaterial' embraces its clear influences from iconic post-punk and synth-pop bands while delivering fresh emotional and atmospheric music. The album evokes nostalgic, magical moments with a human touch threading through synthetic sounds. It is recommended to approach it with openness to rediscover the vitality of genres often seen as exhausted. Overall, the record transports listeners to evocative, dreamlike places and moods. Listen to Black Marble’s 'It's Immaterial' to experience a fresh yet nostalgic synth-wave journey infused with deep emotion.

 Duster’s music thrives precisely on this suspension between the earthly and the ethereal, between resigned lowlands and adventurous heights.

 The lo-fi production only serves to make them even more fascinating and 'melancholically precious.'

Duster's 'Contemporary Movement' is a deeply introspective slowcore album that balances earthly melancholy with ethereal dream pop and space rock elements. Released in 2000, it offers short, intense tracks filled with emotional depth. Though less cosmic than their debut 'Stratosphere,' it remains a moving and precious lo-fi gem in their brief but rich catalog. Dive into Duster’s 'Contemporary Movement' and experience a timeless blend of introspection and ethereal soundscapes.