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 Every completed work — and this one is no exception — should first and foremost explain itself: with its virtues and flaws that each perceives and evaluates in their own way.

 Musically, the group approaches a sort of retro-flavored singer-songwriter style between Paolo Conte and Jacques Brel.

Aurora is Ain Soph's best-selling album, marking a significant shift from esoteric industrial noise to a more melodic, retro singer-songwriter style. The album explores themes of tradition, history, and political upheaval, drawing inspiration from specific historical events and texts. While some fans felt betrayed musically, the album is praised for its storytelling and standout tracks, especially those sung in French. Vocals and simplicity of compositions are noted as some flaws amid its unique style. Discover the unique blend of history and melody in Ain Soph's Aurora - listen now and explore its deep themes!

 The voice, however, is weak and too strained, even if the interpretation partially compensates for these shortcomings.

 Ultimately, perhaps there are no exciting compositional peaks, although the album is not to be despised.

Mythology's album The Castle Of Crossed Destinies is a dark progressive rock work inspired by 70s iconography and Italo Calvino's literature. The music features doom guitars and jazzy moments reminiscent of Van Der Graaf Generator. While the compositions show promise, the strained vocals detract from the overall impact. Fans of Black Widow and Atomic Rooster will find this album intriguing despite its flaws. Discover the mysterious soundscape of Mythology’s The Castle Of Crossed Destinies—listen now and explore vintage prog rock vibes!

 The effectiveness with which he manages to evoke terror stems precisely from the contrast between the tranquility of his settings and the unexpected monstrous ghosts.

 His stories have not aged, retaining all their sophisticated aura full of ancient secrets.

M.R. James is hailed as one of the most effective writers of English ghost stories, blending scholarly detail with supernatural horror. His tales often contrast realistic settings with terrifying, monstrous entities, setting him apart from traditional Gothic fiction. His stories remain timeless, praised for their elegant style and influence on modern horror writers. The review highlights his best-known works and their lasting impact, including Italian editions and modern admirers like Ramsey Campbell and David Tibet. Explore M.R. James' chilling ghost stories and experience timeless English supernatural horror today!

 Angel Of Darkness is a crazy and delirious album; the sound is an expansive and fluid rock that reminded me of the LSD-based mental journeys of Amon Düül II’s Yeti.

 It feels like being in the Black Forest in the midst of an ancient pagan ritual.

Angel Of Darkness is an adventurous psychedelic noise album by Der Blutharsch and Skullflower, originally a 2016 cassette release now reissued digitally. The album offers expansive, fluid rock with raw and lysergic soundscapes reminiscent of Amon Düül II's experimental journeys. It combines hypnotic, timeless atmospheres with dark ambient layers and vivid sonic imagery, creating a cathartic and boundaryless sonic experience. Dive into the sonic ritual of Angel Of Darkness—experience the fusion of psychedelic noise and hypnotic drones now on Bandcamp!

 This is the Mortiis I have always loved: it is a pleasant return to the atmospheres of the past.

 It feels like listening to a symphony of horror.

Mortiis returns with Spirit Of Rebellion, revisiting his early dark ambient style while enriching it with symphonic and martial elements. The album updates his classic tracks into a fresh, evocative experience. Influenced by German cosmic music and fantasy themes, this work is a compelling journey through minimalistic, gothic atmospheres. A strong salute to his iconic 90s sound with a modern touch. Dive into Mortiis' Spirit Of Rebellion and explore a dark symphony of ambient soundscapes today!

 In the glorious progressive tradition, this is a concept dedicated to the figure of Niccolò Paganini, the famous and devilish violinist, a sort of rock star ante litteram.

 Paganini Experience is not bad (even though, for my taste, it sounds too pop at times) and definitely deserves a listen.

LatteMiele 2.0 delivers a symphonic progressive rock concept album honoring violinist Niccolò Paganini. Drawing heavily from ELP's style and featuring intricate violin passages, the album offers a blend of rock and classical influences. While the music is well-crafted, at times it leans too pop for the reviewer's taste. Despite some flaws, the album is a worthy listen for prog enthusiasts. Listen to LatteMiele 2.0’s Paganini Experience to explore a unique fusion of symphonic prog and classical rock storytelling.

 "An explosive release for fans of classic Italian prog from the ’70s, namely ‘Istinto’ by Jus Primae Noctis."

 "Ultimately, in ‘Istinto’ the great passion and commitment of Jus Primae Noctis shine through."

Istinto by Jus Primae Noctis is a warmly crafted classic Italian prog album inspired by 1970s sounds. The band blends prog and singer-songwriter traditions with strong musicianship, memorable melodies, and cohesive production. Featuring a lineup of respected prog musicians, the album delivers both instrumental and lyrical depth. The review highlights tracks like 'Quarto' and 'Una storia' as standout moments and praises the album as a passionate, well-executed work appealing to prog lovers. Explore Jus Primae Noctis’ Istinto and dive into classic Italian prog at its finest – listen now and experience the ’70s vibe reborn!

 Melting Clock shows good potential, although perhaps they lack true expressive peaks.

 The music is soft and atmospheric, with several acoustic moments, and is enriched by the beautiful voice of Emanuela Vedana.

Melting Clock's debut album 'Destinazioni' presents a clean and melodic symphonic progressive rock sound. The band focuses on melody and atmosphere, enriched by Emanuela Vedana's vocals and prominent keyboards. While the album explores travel as a concept and offers diverse tracks from acoustic ballads to psychedelic rhythms, it lacks strong expressive peaks and sometimes sounds overly composed. Fans of classic symphonic prog may find much to appreciate. Discover Melting Clock's melodic prog journey in 'Destinazioni' – listen now and explore their atmospheric symphonic rock sound!

 The highlight of the album is precisely the aforementioned lengthy (nearly 30 minutes) "Dark Matter."

 The music approaches electronic territories with effective percussion accompanying the vocals.

Runaway Totem, a veteran Italian progressive rock band, delivers a complex and psychedelic concept album, Multiversal Matter. Drawing inspiration from Magma and elements of zeuhl, the album explores cosmic and esoteric themes reminiscent of Lovecraft. Highlights include the ambitious 30-minute track "Dark Matter" and a blend of electronic, gothic, and meditative sounds. Though the album may feel lengthy and fragmented, fans of the band will likely appreciate its rich experimentation. Dive into the cosmic and psychedelic world of Runaway Totem's Multiversal Matter today!

 A small dark gem of Italian underground music is back in circulation with the legendary debut of Il Segno del Comando.

 Tracks like "La taverna dell’angelo," with Mercy as the leading voice, recreate a genuine and "magical" atmosphere.

Il Segno del Comando's debut album is a celebrated classic of Italian underground music, deeply inspired by 70s horror aesthetics and bands like Goblin and Jacula. The album has been reissued on vinyl and CD, featuring a bonus track, preserving its timeless, haunting atmosphere. Esteemed musicians bring an esoteric and magical quality to the work, making it indispensable for fans of dark Italian progressive rock. This release pays homage to iconic horror films and their musical legacies. Explore or listen now to Il Segno del Comando’s unforgettable dark Italian sound!