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 A book that screams, raves, and reeks... And it is a masterpiece.

 He died instead as a heretic, a heretic who had seen too much to continue living.

I Canti di Maldoror by Lautréamont is a wildly imaginative and dark poetic prose masterpiece from 1869. The review highlights the author’s iconoclastic, nihilistic vision and struggles against conventional poetry. Lautréamont’s work is described as disturbing yet visionary, blending horror, sarcasm, and lyrical invention. The review positions Lautréamont alongside key French symbolist heretics like Rimbaud and Corbière, emphasizing his lasting influence. The tragic early death of the author adds to the mythic status of this revolutionary work. Dive into the dark world of Lautréamont's I Canti di Maldoror and experience one of French symbolism’s most fierce poetic revolutions!

 Set off! Set off not to return, set off to renew oneself, set off not to die.

 From the ocean’s depths, they will pray for me. Pray for me.

The review poetically narrates a journey inspired by Rachel’s album The Sea and the Bells. It highlights the album’s rich interplay of violin, piano, cello, and percussion, evoking waves of emotion and renewal. The listener embarks on a contemplative voyage reflecting on love, loss, and new beginnings. The music’s textured and expressive soundscapes create a deeply immersive experience. Dive into Rachel’s The Sea and the Bells and experience a poetic musical journey that stirs the soul.

 Simply the cornerstone of modern theater.

 With 'A Dream Play' the die was cast, the revolution started, the first heads severed.

The review praises August Strindberg’s 1902 drama 'A Dream Play' as a cornerstone of modern theater, marking a revolutionary break from Naturalism. It highlights the play’s surreal, dreamlike structure, complex characters, and innovative use of stage directions. The piece is recognized for its profound influence on later theatrical giants like Brecht, Beckett, and Ionesco. Strindberg’s mixing of autobiographical passion with groundbreaking theatrical form sets the foundation for 20th-century avant-garde drama. Explore Strindberg's revolutionary 'A Dream Play' and witness the birth of modern theater's greatest innovations.

 Basinski rather conceives existential poems, he has the talent and the vision.

 One must imagine those crows happy.

William Basinski’s Shortwavemusic deeply explores existential themes using processed shortwave radio signals to create an ambient and avantgarde soundscape. The review draws parallels between the album and Van Gogh’s crows, evoking feelings of nostalgia, despair, and hope. With drone-heavy textures and unsettling dissonances, the album is likened to a sonic poem that balances dark oppression with a faint escape route. It’s praised for its emotional intensity and visionary approach to sound. Dive into the haunting world of William Basinski’s Shortwavemusic and experience its profound ambient journey today.

 The greatest invention humanity should trouble itself to design and build would be a gadget capable of automatically noting all these directionless oscillations.

 Michaux moves with ease from one synapse to another, being scrupulous (without being pedantic), light (without being approximate), humorous (without being crude), visionary (without being hallucinated).

This review praises Henri Michaux's Passaggi as a profound exploration of thought digressions and fragmented consciousness. Michaux’s writing stands out for its surreal realism and poetic rigor, bridging analytical depth with lyrical expression. The work reflects a unique blend of humor, melancholy, and visionary insight, likened to literary masters like Apollinaire, Valéry, Joyce, and Proust. Overall, it honors Michaux's distinctive approach to capturing the fleeting nature of mind and existence. Dive into Henri Michaux's Passaggi to experience a poetic journey through fragmented thoughts and surreal realism.

 "If life is an oscillation in which the emotional pendulum reaches exceptional peaks of shimmering ecstasy in its loops, the norm lies in the slow movements that separate tears of joy from laughs of dark despair."

 "The liquid counterpoints of Willits' guitar slip and flow into the interstices left by Sakamoto: the Past is gone, the Future has not yet arrived, leaving only the bittersweet contemplation of the Present."

Ancient Future by Christopher Willits and Ryuichi Sakamoto is a contemplative ambient album that acts as a calm counterpart to the more intense Ocean Fire. The music features sparse piano, limping synths, and flowing guitar, creating a bittersweet mood between past and future. It evokes a deep sense of solitude and introspection without mystical ambition, offering a minimal yet human listening experience. The album is best appreciated in relation to its predecessor, enhancing its emotional depth. Discover the serene depths of Ancient Future—listen now and experience a unique ambient journey.

 The sea bleeds at sunset. Thousands and more waves, thousands and more lives crash against the edge of razor-sharp rocks.

 Sakamoto's organ nails the waves to the wrecks of memory.

Ocean Fire by Christopher Willits and Ryuichi Sakamoto is a deeply emotional ambient album that evokes the sea’s turbulent and serene states through electronic drones and guitar. The review poetically explores themes of memory, loss, and longing, capturing a journey through sonic waves and currents. With vivid imagery and expressive sound descriptions, the album is portrayed as a profound artistic experience. Dive into the evocative soundscape of Ocean Fire—listen now and experience the waves of emotion.

 Lose yourself, man! Lose yourself in the tentacular drones that, like wild moss, entwine around the trunk of your spirit!

 What you call is something entirely different for me.

The review paints Windy & Carl's Portal as a deep, immersive drone album that merges nature's subtle sounds with rich electric textures. Using poetic metaphor, the reviewer describes finding peace and melody within layers of noise, drawing parallels to other influential artists. The album is depicted as a sonic portal to contemplation and inner discovery. It encourages embracing rather than fleeing from overwhelming sound to uncover personal resonance. Dive into Windy & Carl's Portal and experience a meditative escape into ethereal drone soundscapes.

 Maybe Godot doesn’t come because we are waiting for him with others. A person. Alone.

 Lo-fi arpeggios of a detuned guitar wander around the hall, following the thread of a disconnected intimacy, fragile and bewildered melancholy that no longer dares to open the window.

The review reflects on Smog's album 'Julius Caesar' as a fragile, melancholic meditation on waiting and absence. Drawing parallels to artists like Nick Drake and Syd Barrett, it captures a mood of solitude and introspection. The music's lo-fi textures and soft cello lines underline the emotional depth. Although Godot never arrives, the album finds beauty in persistence and quiet contemplation. Dive into Smog’s ‘Julius Caesar’ and experience a haunting journey of solitude and subtle beauty.

 "Faint is a Phoenix that rises every second from its ashes, imperceptibly renewing its plumage."

 "Long, fluid, uniform streams of consciousness dotted with automatic associations of dancing synapses."

Taylor Deupree's album Faint offers a delicate ambient electronic experience enriched by subtle field recordings and hypnotic textures. The music unfolds as a reflective soundscape that combines organic and electronic elements to evoke nostalgia and fleeting moments. Influences from artists like Eluvium, Robert Rich, and Harold Budd are felt but reinterpreted in a uniquely gentle and immersive manner. Faint is characterized by its meditative flow and nuanced emotional layers. Discover the subtle beauty of Taylor Deupree's Faint and immerse yourself in its calm, reflective electronic world.