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 It’s more fun to perform Tamaran than to listen to its final result.

 Tamaran represents an exercise in concentration at the human limit for twelve pianists following a precise, aleatoric but non-improvisational score.

Juan Hidalgo’s Tamaran is a demanding avant-garde album for twelve pianos that challenges performers with an aleatoric and open musical score. The work blends political symbolism relating to the Canary Islands with intricate harmonic techniques inspired by John Cage and other experimental innovators. The album emphasizes precision and concentration in performance over traditional melodic or rhythmic structures. Although listening can be challenging, performing Tamaran is described as engaging and insightful. The review honors Hidalgo’s pioneering role in avant-garde music and the courage of the label that released this record. Discover Juan Hidalgo’s groundbreaking avant-garde work Tamaran—listen or explore the musical challenge behind twelve pianos in perfect harmony.

 The album is divided into three highly varied suites: The Nativity, The Passion and Doomsday.

 Compositionally the album fully belongs to symphonic post-rock due to the incredible variety of styles and sounds used.

The Home Service's album The Mysteries is a unique neo-progressive rock project from the mid-80s that blends biblical and medieval themes with theatrical and symphonic elements. Originally created to score a National Theatre play, the album explores varied musical styles between ethereal keyboards, traditional Irish tunes, and progressive suites. Though not a commercial success, it remains a valuable underground gem for fans of post-rock and theatrical music. The album's mix of styles and ambitious composition reflect the best progressive traditions of its era. Explore the rich layers of The Home Service's The Mysteries—listen now to uncover this underrated neo-prog masterpiece.

 Riley guides the listener in a transcendental ecstasy that detaches from the joyful sound carousel of A Rainbow in Curved Air in favor of a more intimate exploration of personal emotions and the most hidden recesses of the human soul.

 Those fingers chasing the keyboard cannot be detached from the simple 'machine-man' / 'man-machine' combination, placing the performance in a condition of orchestral personality and not the opposite.

Terry Riley's Persian Surgery Dervishes is a landmark live album capturing two unique performances that showcase his pioneering blend of minimalist avant-garde and electronic improvisation. The album highlights Riley’s hypnotic tape-delay techniques and the intimate interaction between performer and audience. Unlike pop or rock, Riley’s work offers a transcendent experience rooted in ritual and personal emotional exploration. This is a must-listen for fans of experimental and electronic music. Dive into Terry Riley’s groundbreaking Persian Surgery Dervishes and experience the hypnotic fusion of minimalist improvisation and electronic innovation.

 'Bauer Plath... is a complete, exciting, stimulating, thoroughly enjoyable, extremely original work with a strong iconoclastic charge.'

 'It is quite challenging to find correlations with other non-German folk-rock groups... Witthüser and Westrupp remain today one of the most interesting formations...'

Witthüser & Westrupp's 'Bauer Plath' album stands out as an original and captivating work in the 1970s German cosmic folk scene. Though often underrated, this album blends folk traditions with experimental sounds, including the Mellotron and electronic keyboards. The review highlights the rich arrangements and unique atmosphere of the duo's penultimate studio release. Despite being considered their weakest album by some critics, the reviewer finds it exciting and innovative. The duo's influence on acid folk and progressive folk genres is also emphasized. Explore the fascinating sounds of Witthüser & Westrupp's 'Bauer Plath'—a cosmic folk masterpiece waiting to be rediscovered!

 Raymond Scott was the first, during his radio broadcasts in the '40s, to mix jazz with electronic sounds, a good thirty years before free-jazz musicians.

 Robert Moog stated several times that his concept of modular sequencer was inspired more by Scott’s inventions than the technological novelty of the competitor Don Buchla.

This review highlights Raymond Scott's pivotal role as a jazz composer and electronic music pioneer. Manhattan Research Inc. is praised for its innovative electronic compositions and sound inventions between 1953 and 1969. The collection features jingles, experimental sound devices, and early synth music, showcasing Scott's unique blend of jazz and technology. Recommended for electronic music enthusiasts and sound historians. Discover the pioneering sounds of Raymond Scott’s Manhattan Research collection – dive into the roots of electronic jazz innovation today!

 The lyrics were harsh, cruel, aggressive, politically incorrect, and quite angry.

 Recommended for those minds who have grasped the difference between the Fugs free to fly and those tamed by the rules of the record business.

The Fugs' Rounders Score compilation delivers a fascinating collection of early, unreleased protest folk-rock tracks marked by political critique and experimental sounds. Featuring contributions from key members and collaborators like The Holy Modal Rounders, it captures the anarchic spirit of the 1960s underground. The album encompasses a range of provocative lyrics and innovative compositions, making it a valuable piece for understanding the band’s embryonic period and the era’s countercultural music scene. Dive into The Fugs' Rounders Score to discover raw, bold protest folk-rock from the 60s underground—listen now and experience the anarchic spirit!

 America is probably insane!!!

 Tuli Kupferberg’s 'pop poetry' retrieves from ads, forming the core content of No Deposit No Return.

Tuli Kupferberg's 1967 album 'No Deposit No Return' is a unique sound collage blending absurd, satirical texts and diverse noises. As a late beat generation work, it delivers sharp social commentary on America’s culture through recited advertisements and bizarre media excerpts. Despite its unconventional form, this album offers profound reflection on societal absurdities. The review highlights its ongoing relevance and musical daring within the underground New York scene. Dive into Tuli Kupferberg’s surreal soundscape and discover a groundbreaking beat generation classic today!

 "Paradieswärts Düül puts aside the black mass-like rituals to focus on a purely acoustic rock, psychedelic in intent, pastoral in result."

 "The Amon Düül Commune existed indeed, even if it miserably failed in its socio-communal intents."

The review traces Amon Düül’s origins as a Bavarian hippie commune and focuses on their 1970 album Paradieswärts Düül, highlighting its acoustic psychedelic folk sound distinct from previous acid rock releases. The album’s mystical and mantra-like qualities are emphasized, though its stylistic originality is questioned. The review contrasts the commune’s music with that of the more commercially successful Amon Düül 2. It acknowledges the album as an important but imperfect artifact of a unique social and musical experiment. Dive into the mystical sounds of Amon Düül’s Paradieswärts Düül and experience a unique blend of psychedelic folk and vintage Krautrock.

 Not recommended for rock puritans, there is little to understand !!! a lot to listen to !!! ideally at a very high volume !!!

 Amidst coughs, searing shouts, yells of a metropolitan Tarzan, cacophonous and violent noises, notes that have lost all their qualities, the record sounds quite harsh and wicked, practically indecipherable, but at the same time fascinating.

The Godz's 1967 album Godz 2 is a wild and raw collection of free-form, psychedelic rock infused with punk energy. Featuring unconventional instrumentation and playful sarcasm, the record pushes musical boundaries with cacophonous noise and tribal rhythms. While harsh and indecipherable at times, the album fascinates with its powerful experimental spirit. The Godz’s approach influenced future avant-garde and punk artists, making this a cult classic for underground music enthusiasts. Dive into the chaotic world of The Godz 2—listen loud and experience the roots of psychedelic punk noise today!