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Music that floats suspended in a timeless and mystical dimension. ‘Traummaschine’ was cosmic and meditative, it opened your brain like a can and connected you to the time machine.
Music that floats suspended in a timeless and mystical dimension.
‘Traummaschine’ was cosmic and meditative, it opened your brain like a can and connected you to the time machine.
This review nostalgically explores Ash Ra Tempel's debut album, highlighting its cosmic psychedelic sound and mystical atmosphere. The author praises the musicianship, especially Gottsching's guitar and Schulze's drumming, and reflects on the album's timeless charm. While acknowledging that later albums may surpass it, this record remains a unique classic. The review also touches on the cultural depth and contrasts with today's music scene. Explore the cosmic depths of Ash Ra Tempel's debut album and experience a timeless psychedelic journey!
Lovecraft, like everyone, was a child of his times, and this book returns him to us in all his humanity. A fundamental volume for anyone who wants to delve deeper into HPL.
Lovecraft, like everyone, was a child of his times, and this book returns him to us in all his humanity.
A fundamental volume for anyone who wants to delve deeper into HPL.
The biography 'Io sono Providence' by S.T. Joshi offers a detailed look at H.P. Lovecraft's early life, including his traumatic childhood and literary influences. It explores his unique personality beyond common clichés and highlights his transformative impact on weird fiction. The reviewer appreciates the book's depth and defends Lovecraft's complex legacy amid modern criticism. This volume is essential for anyone interested in understanding the man behind the myth. Explore the detailed life of H.P. Lovecraft with S.T. Joshi’s acclaimed biography—discover the man behind the cosmic horror legend today!
It sounds like a cacophony without sense, the sound of something mad born in the Black Forest, but, aesthetically speaking, we are on truly primitive levels. ‘Paradieswärts Düül’ is an immense album that, in my opinion, is on the same level as the best things by Amon Düül II.
It sounds like a cacophony without sense, the sound of something mad born in the Black Forest, but, aesthetically speaking, we are on truly primitive levels.
‘Paradieswärts Düül’ is an immense album that, in my opinion, is on the same level as the best things by Amon Düül II.
The review situates Amon Düül within the politicized 1970s German counterculture and highlights their distinction from the more famous Amon Düül II. While the debut album is considered chaotic and primitive, Paradieswärts Düül is lauded as a cosmic, psychedelic folk masterpiece comparable to the best works of Amon Düül II. The album is praised for its hypnotic, expansive compositions that channel hippy ideals and experimental spirit. Dive into the cosmic folk realms of Paradieswärts Düül and experience a cornerstone of Krautrock's psychedelic underground.
In Cauda Semper Stat Venenum by Jacula is a remarkable case of historical forgery. The Tony Iommi-style guitar sounds are fake and everything smells of deceit.
In Cauda Semper Stat Venenum by Jacula is a remarkable case of historical forgery.
The Tony Iommi-style guitar sounds are fake and everything smells of deceit.
The review exposes Jacula's 'In Cauda Semper Stat Venenum' as a deliberate forgery backdated to 1969 but likely produced in the 1980s. It criticizes fake guitar sounds and plagiarized lyrics taken from King Crimson and Van Der Graaf Generator. The album's mysterious aura and Bartoccetti's deceptive nature are discussed, emphasizing that this release lacks the originality and authenticity of earlier Jacula works. Explore the mystery behind Jacula's controversial album and uncover the truth about its origins and authenticity.
"Scatology appears today as a rough diamond; not everything works perfectly, but it contains a handful of masterpiece songs." "The atmosphere of 'Tenderness Of Wolves' is truly unsettling and speaks to us of vampires and the infamous serial killer Fritz Haarman."
"Scatology appears today as a rough diamond; not everything works perfectly, but it contains a handful of masterpiece songs."
"The atmosphere of 'Tenderness Of Wolves' is truly unsettling and speaks to us of vampires and the infamous serial killer Fritz Haarman."
Scatology is an enigmatic industrial album by Coil marked by surrealist influences and esoteric themes. Despite some uneven tracks, it features multiple masterpieces such as "Ubu Noir," "Tenderness Of Wolves," and "Solar Lodge." The album blends haunting vocals and dark atmospheres, culminating in a chilling "Tainted Love" cover. It remains a fresh and vital listening experience today. Dive into Coil’s eerie world with Scatology—listen now and discover the dark masterworks that still captivate.
Lovecraft codified and perfected Hodgson’s visions, creating, with “cosmic horror,” a true literary genre connected to science fiction but that, at the same time, lives a life of its own. For Poe, terror comes from the soul, but for Lovecraft, it stems from Cosmic Chaos.
Lovecraft codified and perfected Hodgson’s visions, creating, with “cosmic horror,” a true literary genre connected to science fiction but that, at the same time, lives a life of its own.
For Poe, terror comes from the soul, but for Lovecraft, it stems from Cosmic Chaos.
Sandro Fossemò’s essay thoroughly examines the connections and distinctions between Edgar Allan Poe's and H.P. Lovecraft’s visions of cosmic terror. Fossemò highlights Poe’s Romantic idealism and Lovecraft's materialistic mythology, showing how Lovecraft evolved the concept into 'horrific science fiction.' The essay also explores philosophical influences and lesser-known authors impacting Lovecraft’s work. It ultimately affirms the lasting relevance of both writers’ approaches to cosmic horror. Delve into this fascinating essay to discover how Poe and Lovecraft shaped cosmic terror in horror literature.
Bardo Thos Grol from 1987 ... is undoubtedly a peculiar album; it is one of the best works of the first phase and, in my opinion, it is their masterpiece. The atmospheres are esoteric and sacred and reminded me of the Popol Vuh of 'In Den Garten Pharaos' at least in terms of intensity.
Bardo Thos Grol from 1987 ... is undoubtedly a peculiar album; it is one of the best works of the first phase and, in my opinion, it is their masterpiece.
The atmospheres are esoteric and sacred and reminded me of the Popol Vuh of 'In Den Garten Pharaos' at least in terms of intensity.
Sigillum S's 1987 album Bardo Thos-Grol is a cornerstone of Italian post-industrial music. The album blends Tibetan traditional instruments and vocal rituals to create a sacred, meditative atmosphere influenced heavily by Current 93. Praised as a masterpiece of their early phase, the album establishes Sigillum S's originality in the esoteric-industrial scene. It remains available on Bandcamp and is highly recommended for fans of ritualistic and spiritual experimental music. Explore and immerse yourself in the haunting ritual soundscape of Sigillum S's Bardo Thos-Grol now on Bandcamp!
The purpose of this book is therefore to remember the site, its authors, its contents, and give those who did not have the chance to visit and know it between 1997 and 2001 the opportunity to see what it looked like. Reading the book, I can confirm the material is of excellent quality (such a site would truly be needed even now).
The purpose of this book is therefore to remember the site, its authors, its contents, and give those who did not have the chance to visit and know it between 1997 and 2001 the opportunity to see what it looked like.
Reading the book, I can confirm the material is of excellent quality (such a site would truly be needed even now).
The Arkham Page: Philology of a Disappeared Site revisits the first Italian fan website dedicated to H.P. Lovecraft active from 1997 to 2001. The book preserves the site's rich content, highlighting its depth and scholarly value. It celebrates the pioneers of Italian Lovecraft fandom and their lasting influence. The review praises the volume for offering both nostalgia and historical insight into early online fandom. It hopes for the site's revival amid a flourishing contemporary 'weird' culture in Italy. Dive into the rich history of Italian Lovecraft fandom with The Arkham Page – a must-read for every Lovecraft enthusiast!
You certainly had to be a bit crazy to release at that time a long, liquid, and lysergic suite. "Let Me Play The Sitar" is almost an aesthetic and ideological manifesto of their interests leading them towards the East evoked by Hermann Hesse in Siddhartha.
You certainly had to be a bit crazy to release at that time a long, liquid, and lysergic suite.
"Let Me Play The Sitar" is almost an aesthetic and ideological manifesto of their interests leading them towards the East evoked by Hermann Hesse in Siddhartha.
No Strange's 1985 debut album Trasparenze e suoni stands out as a bold and eclectic psychedelic work amidst the cold new wave era. Combining influences from beat, krautrock, Italian prog, and garage-punk, it offers a meditative and expansive sound. The album features a notable 20-minute suite and thematic exploration inspired by Eastern philosophy and 60s atmospheres. Its original release included unique psychedelic packaging, adding to its cult appeal. Dive into No Strange's vibrant psychedelic debut and experience the sound of 80s Italian psych-rock revival!
The Damned Village That Smelled of Fish, in particular, will undoubtedly capture the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft fans. Torello hits the mark again... he succeeds in engaging the reader with perhaps conventional but nonetheless highly effective devices.
The Damned Village That Smelled of Fish, in particular, will undoubtedly capture the imagination of H.P. Lovecraft fans.
Torello hits the mark again... he succeeds in engaging the reader with perhaps conventional but nonetheless highly effective devices.
Ivo Torello’s 'The Damned Village That Smelled of Fish' is the strongest installment in the Ulysse Bonamy series. Set in a mysterious 1920s French village, it skillfully blends Lovecraftian horror and an original narrative style. The novel features a compelling detective journey that honors classic weird fiction while delivering a fresh story. Fans of H.P. Lovecraft and occult detectives will find much to enjoy here. Explore the eerie, Lovecraft-inspired world of Ulysse Bonamy—read Ivo Torello’s thrilling new mystery now!
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