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 "Women are a constant instigation to risk, to audacity... Despite everything, alive!"

 "A piece like 'Mother' releases the silence of suffered violence and rips off your testicles to cook them as if they were two fried eggs."

This review passionately highlights Babes in Toyland's Fontanelle as a raw, fierce expression of feminine power and resilience. It praises the album's unpredictable intensity and unfiltered emotional depth, focusing on themes of suffering, defiance, and empowerment. The review evokes a sense of pride and urgency, celebrating women’s strength in the face of violence and hardship. Dive into Fontanelle and experience the raw, unapologetic power of Babes in Toyland today!

 More than burned, youth ended... We want to live more than thirty years the "boys" seem to say: bring on the slippers.

 With the normalization of their monstrous logically comes the success of globalized extravagance.

The review perceives Daydream Nation as a sophisticated pop-oriented album marking Sonic Youth's transition from underground delirium to a more polished, bourgeois sound. It acknowledges the band's musical growth but criticizes the album's loss of primal intensity and edge. Despite some compromises for mainstream acceptance, the album is still considered a good work, though not the masterpiece many claim it to be. The author reflects on the band's evolved identity and broader appeal with some ambivalence. Discover the complex evolution of Sonic Youth in Daydream Nation—listen now and explore its blend of raw edge and polished sound.

 Put your soul at Peace, this is not a denunciation film.

 The use of freedom threatens the established power from all sides.

The review analyzes Elio Petri’s film as a complex, symbolic exploration of power, ego, and spiritual warfare beyond the surface of political struggle. It highlights the film’s use of Masonic symbolism and Kafkaesque motifs to expose the dangers of blind obedience and manipulation. The narrative reveals a harsh critique of authority and societal conditioning, framing the film as an intense psychological and metaphysical battle. Despite its ruthlessness, the film avoids merely denouncing its subjects and instead presents a nuanced, dark vision of control and repression. Dive into the intense symbolism and chilling power struggle of Elio Petri’s classic—watch and uncover the spiritual battle beneath political corruption.

 It’s a way of making culture invisibly sublime, an other intelligence, don’t worry if it doesn’t entertain you, it’s not for everyone.

 With these so-called fraudsters, you have to approach already 'broken,' otherwise, the logical thread the system trained you to follow will fool you.

The review positions Yello's 'Claro Que Si' as an enigmatic and challenging album, combining sharp irony with mystification. The reviewer reflects on discomfort and absurdity, linking it to the band's Swiss origins and production style. It portrays the album as art for those willing to embrace complexity and subversion rather than straightforward entertainment. Despite its complexity, the sound quality and production are praised. Dive into Yello's 'Claro Que Si' and experience an avant-garde masterpiece that challenges your musical perceptions.

 Busi’s vital force stands out beyond a facade autobiography and illuminates the will to intervene for a change of paradigms that brings us closer to truth.

 What I have written about myself, in books, is, in terms of malice and defamation in the current sense, infinitely superior to what anyone else could ever dream of saying.

The review reflects on Aldo Busi's autobiographical work through the lens of sales life and personal experience. It highlights the challenges of commercial survival, ethical conflicts, and a deeper philosophical approach to love and identity. Busi's candid critique of societal norms and economic realities emerges as vital and thought-provoking. The review conveys respect for the author's authenticity, though with some ambivalence. Dive into Aldo Busi’s daring narrative and rethink the boundaries of sales, love, and identity.

 The detached atmosphere of this work by SPK is 'the calm before the storm.'

 The unveiling of our miseries tuned to 'God wills it!' is calming in the attempt to exorcize all this violence present constantly in the air.

The review delves into SPK's Zamia Lehmanni (Songs of Byzantine Flowers) as a detached, esoteric, and challenging industrial album. It emphasizes the album's dark, mystical themes evoking psychic and spiritual conflicts. The music avoids sensationalism and crafts a profound atmosphere of calm before chaos. The reviewer highlights the album's ability to transcend tangible suffering and evoke an aesthetic of transcendence and conscious awareness. Overall, it is a thought-provoking and layered work that appeals to those seeking depth beyond surface noise. Listen deeply to SPK's Zamia Lehmanni and uncover the dark mystical layers behind its haunting industrial soundscape.

 The Steaming Coils... are in the other way, and the other way is to be conscious of the Unity that we are part of.

 The incredulity of an apparition like the freedom expressed by the Steaming Coils could 'further ruin' things; heaven forbid our little heads might peek out of the cave.

Steaming Coils' The Tarkington Table offers a challenging but profound musical experience centered on spiritual unity and esoteric themes. The album encourages listeners to reflect on their existence and societal conditioning. Though not an easy listen, it rewards those willing to engage deeply with its pantheistic and cosmic messages. The review highlights a critical view of consumerist society and urges personal evolution through music. Dive into The Tarkington Table and experience music that challenges your consciousness and expands your spiritual horizons.

 "The magic of this Simone is to refuse the vanity of the heresy of being able to rise again three days after burial, surrendering to Love."

 "There is light, the humility of feelings is felt, the unity of everything is perceived, King and Beggar are the same thing."

Simon Magus by Ildikó Enyedi offers a deeply spiritual and mystical exploration of illusion, faith, and love. The film contemplates transcendence beyond material success, embracing humility and cosmic harmony. Péter Andorai's performance brings a melancholic yet hopeful depth. The direction crafts a dark, enigmatic, and poetic atmosphere that mirrors the complexities of life and spirituality. Explore Ildikó Enyedi's Simon Magus—immerse yourself in a film where mysticism and love transcend illusion and ego.

 The true triumphs lie close to the ruins.

 "You think it’s over for us? Idiot, it hasn’t even begun!"

Takeshi Kitano's Kids Return explores themes of life, defeat, and the cyclical nature of youth with poetic depth. The film challenges clichés about success and failure, illustrating growth through surrender rather than triumph. Joe Hisaishi’s music intensifies the emotional journey. Ultimately, the protagonists embrace their fate, ready to face life's struggles anew. The review emphasizes the film's philosophical and symbolic layers. Discover the poetic depths of Kids Return and experience Takeshi Kitano’s contemplative masterpiece today.

 "The freshness of this third labor distances us from dispensing unjust emotional deprivations."

 "Tender hearts, confess yourselves..."

Electronic's third album 'Twisted Tenderness' surprises with its fresh, playful yet emotionally rich sound. Despite initial skepticism, the album embraces a clarity and softness that shines through its alternative electronic pop style. The reviewer appreciates the band’s evolution and the tender moments the album evokes compared to their previous releases. Listen to Electronic's Twisted Tenderness and experience their unique blend of fresh, tender, and emotionally rich electronic pop.