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A sound without forms and faces, a Venetian mask that conceals a love consumed in the shadow, buried in transcendence. Working on my Love is Polyrock's existential treatise, the turning of the page after the perfect and victorious equinox of that Love Song.
A sound without forms and faces, a Venetian mask that conceals a love consumed in the shadow, buried in transcendence.
Working on my Love is Polyrock's existential treatise, the turning of the page after the perfect and victorious equinox of that Love Song.
This evocative review celebrates Polyrock's 1982 EP 'Above The Fruited Plain' as a luminous yet overlooked New Wave work. Combining ethereal synths, haunting vocals, and post-rock elements, the EP creates a unique and intimate atmosphere. The review paints vivid sensory images and explores the emotional depth inspired by the music. It evokes nostalgia while praising the band's low-profile artistry and timeless sound. Immerse yourself in the haunting synth and dreamy post-rock of Polyrock’s ‘Above The Fruited Plain’ EP—discover this hidden New Wave treasure now!
A film to see, possibly in an art-house theater crowded with white, black, and Asian people, smoky like in the worst bars of Caracas. Power is in the people, is in numbers, in those who believe they can change the state of things and arm themselves with the power of words and poetry to move the masses.
A film to see, possibly in an art-house theater crowded with white, black, and Asian people, smoky like in the worst bars of Caracas.
Power is in the people, is in numbers, in those who believe they can change the state of things and arm themselves with the power of words and poetry to move the masses.
This review praises Shaka King's film Judas and the Black Messiah for its powerful portrayal of Fred Hampton and the Black Panther movement in 1960s Chicago. It highlights the film’s political and emotional depth, emphasizing the revolutionary spirit and social critique woven throughout the narrative. The review acknowledges the film’s courage and relevance in today’s cultural and political climate. It also celebrates the chemistry and emotional core built around Hampton’s relationship and leadership. Watch Judas and the Black Messiah to experience a moving tale of revolution, betrayal, and hope.
In the ghostly story of Juste, his reset memory relives through the memories and testimonies of the souls he ferries, as a new Parisian Charon with a lamé blazer. In a pyrotechnic finale, where the essence of the dream irreversibly loses all its grains of material substrate, Batut allows us to catch our breath and silently suspends the constant transition between flesh and spirit.
In the ghostly story of Juste, his reset memory relives through the memories and testimonies of the souls he ferries, as a new Parisian Charon with a lamé blazer.
In a pyrotechnic finale, where the essence of the dream irreversibly loses all its grains of material substrate, Batut allows us to catch our breath and silently suspends the constant transition between flesh and spirit.
Stephane Batut's Vif Argent is praised for its poetic and dreamlike portrayal of a lost soul wandering Paris, influenced by Jean Vigo's fluid, independent cinematic style. The film blends reality and fantasy with exquisite cinematography, creating a haunting atmosphere. The review highlights the emotional depth and the surreal journeys of the protagonist Juste. The finale delivers a sublime, lyrical closure that captivates and lingers. Explore the haunting beauty of Vif Argent and dive into Stephane Batut’s dreamlike Parisian tale.
For others, like those mad Movie Star Junkies, life is just a sex & drugs & rock’n’roll visionary live set capable of unleashing a lethal and contagious claustrophobia. Shadow Of a Rose by these eternal Movie Star Junkies possesses a sound of millennial beauty, which stuns and seduces from the first listen.
For others, like those mad Movie Star Junkies, life is just a sex & drugs & rock’n’roll visionary live set capable of unleashing a lethal and contagious claustrophobia.
Shadow Of a Rose by these eternal Movie Star Junkies possesses a sound of millennial beauty, which stuns and seduces from the first listen.
Shadow of a Rose by Movie Star Junkies is a powerful blend of punk, blues, and poetic lyricism that captivates from the first listen. The album channels mythological and literary themes, creating a dark, intense atmosphere that embodies raw emotions and timeless reflections. It is praised as a cult masterpiece with a unique and intoxicating sound. Dive into the mesmerizing soundscape of Shadow of a Rose – listen now and experience a cult punk masterpiece like no other.
To civilly resist and survive even the dullest technocracy, we might ultimately rely exclusively on our most latent Genius. That word-of-mouth of lost conscience stranded in the arid human depths yet still alive, vital, and free to corrupt every fortunate holder towards liberty and the freedom of one’s own emotions.
To civilly resist and survive even the dullest technocracy, we might ultimately rely exclusively on our most latent Genius.
That word-of-mouth of lost conscience stranded in the arid human depths yet still alive, vital, and free to corrupt every fortunate holder towards liberty and the freedom of one’s own emotions.
The review poetically examines Jean-Luc Godard's 1965 film Alphaville, highlighting its dark dystopian vision of Paris and the cold technocracy of the future. It emphasizes the film's blend of noir and sci-fi aesthetics, the complex character Lemmy Caution, and the emotional core embodied by Anna Karina's role. The work is positioned as a profound meditation on resistance, humanity, and the enduring power of poetry in a mechanized world. Godard's film is praised as a visionary, stylistic, and philosophical cinematic experience. Dive into Godard's Alphaville and experience this timeless dystopian noir—watch, reflect, and feel the poetic pulse of resistance.
If you leave me for her, you will die, remember it. A gravitational work, suspended between Myth and Urbanism, in between the hidden plot of Petzold’s thought leaves few certainties and many question marks.
If you leave me for her, you will die, remember it.
A gravitational work, suspended between Myth and Urbanism, in between the hidden plot of Petzold’s thought leaves few certainties and many question marks.
Christian Petzold's film Undine intricately weaves myth and modern urban realities, exploring themes of love, transformation, and Berlin's history. The review highlights the film's poetic symbolism and its evocative atmosphere. Despite its challenging narrative, the film offers a fluid and emotionally gripping experience, enriched by its connection to Germanic folklore and urban myths. The reviewer appreciates the film's elegance and the haunting visual and thematic elements. Discover the haunting beauty of Undine and experience a cinematic journey where myth, love, and Berlin's history collide.
We fly gently on velvet, solfeggiato by a warm and unfulfilled summer harmony above the promontories of Texas. Mordechai is a fresh and spontaneous work to savor languidly and melancholically, sipping a Spritz Saint Germain, during a summer sunset on a semi-deserted beach.
We fly gently on velvet, solfeggiato by a warm and unfulfilled summer harmony above the promontories of Texas.
Mordechai is a fresh and spontaneous work to savor languidly and melancholically, sipping a Spritz Saint Germain, during a summer sunset on a semi-deserted beach.
Khruangbin's Mordechai is an immersive and melodic album that blends psychedelic, soul, and world music influences with refined musicianship. The band crafts a warm, delicate soundscape that transports listeners on a slow, dreamy journey rich in texture and rhythm. Featuring captivating vocals from Laura Lee and intricate guitar work by Mark Speer, the album marks a fresh and spontaneous evolution from their mostly instrumental past. Mordechai offers a unique, elegant listening experience perfect for relaxed, contemplative moments. Dive into Khruangbin's Mordechai and discover a hypnotic blend of psychedelic world grooves—listen now and feel the journey!
Art is only asked to manifest itself within its historical, vital, and enveloping space, both internally and externally. Welcome to the Tower of Silence.
Art is only asked to manifest itself within its historical, vital, and enveloping space, both internally and externally.
Welcome to the Tower of Silence.
Offermose’s album Stilhedens Tårn presents a profound exploration of art within its evolving space, blending technological rapidity with alliances to nature and animal magnetism. The review highlights rich imagery such as aphonic choirs and seagulls that complement the ambient soundscape. The album invites listeners into a serene, contemplative experience dubbed the 'Tower of Silence.' Praised for its evocative and immersive qualities, the album receives a top rating. Dive into the serene world of Offermose’s Stilhedens Tårn and experience a unique fusion of nature and technology through sound.
What is a minute of silence if hypocrites and brazen people continue to ring phones in the room? The last 7 minutes of The Eclipse are in a frame, a simple anticipation of the End of humanity.
What is a minute of silence if hypocrites and brazen people continue to ring phones in the room?
The last 7 minutes of The Eclipse are in a frame, a simple anticipation of the End of humanity.
The review offers an in-depth analysis of Michelangelo Antonioni’s film L’Eclisse, emphasizing its themes of alienation, estrangement, and the impact of modernity. It highlights the nuanced relationships between characters Vittoria and Piero, and the symbolic use of objects and silence. The film is depicted as a pioneering work that uses cinematic form to explore incommunicability. The final moments of the film are described as a profound allegory for the end of humanity. Dive into the haunting world of L’Eclisse and experience Antonioni’s masterpiece of silence, alienation, and cinematic beauty.
"Immersed in his shadow, Dennis, with his faithful knights, with his inseparable vocoder VP 330, disarmed by the years that have vanished like ghosts, cries out to his people to implore the advent of a new Avant-garde." "The punk matrix of the scream, invocation, denunciation, is the most prominent of the album, without mincing words, there are too many things wrong, in rock as in the world."
"Immersed in his shadow, Dennis, with his faithful knights, with his inseparable vocoder VP 330, disarmed by the years that have vanished like ghosts, cries out to his people to implore the advent of a new Avant-garde."
"The punk matrix of the scream, invocation, denunciation, is the most prominent of the album, without mincing words, there are too many things wrong, in rock as in the world."
This review of John Foxx and the Maths' album 'Howl' delves deep into themes of time, memory, and the tension between past and present. The album is portrayed as a synthesis of melancholic nostalgia and sharp punk anger, exploring urban decay and digital austerity. The reviewer highlights key tracks like 'New York Times' and the title track 'Howl' as emblematic of the album's sonic and thematic ambitions. Ultimately, the album is seen as a call for a new avant-garde in a chaotic modern world. Explore John Foxx and the Maths' 'Howl' to experience a powerful blend of synth-punk nostalgia and modern musical reflection.
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