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 Parallel Lines could have been dismissed as 'commercial' only in a time as rich in masterpieces as the New York years from ’77 to ’80...

 A timeless Heart Of Glass still capable of driving the most mummified critics to the dance floor.

Blondie's 1978 album Parallel Lines marked a pivotal moment as the band transitioned from raw punk roots toward a polished fusion of disco and rock. Initially controversial for its commercial sound, the album is now revered for its sparkling songs and timeless appeal. Highlights include the dancefloor anthem Heart Of Glass and the experimental Fade Away And Radiate featuring Robert Fripp. Produced by Giorgio Moroder, this album opened new paths between New Wave and pop-dance genres. Listen to Blondie's Parallel Lines and experience the timeless blend of rock and disco that changed music forever!

 The appearance of the word, in its ambiguity, is already laden with all possible meanings which will be revealed to the listener differently each time.

 Words and music can free themselves from the obscenity of having to be necessarily (and basely) univocal and clear.

L'apparenza is a mature continuation of Lucio Battisti's evolving musical style, blending electronic and orchestral elements with refined production by Robyn Smith. The album departs from traditional song formats, building soundscapes around Pasquale Panella’s elusive and poetic lyrics. The music feels ethereal and complex, encouraging multiple interpretations rather than clear meanings. The review highlights the album's subtlety and layered listening experience. Dive into the rich layers of L'apparenza and discover a unique blend of poetry and sound by Lucio Battisti.

 Instead of empty basements and abandoned factories preyed upon by mutants, the setting this time seems to be the highly romantic one of a large and rainy metropolis.

 To be listened to in a car speeding along some deserted avenue with the wind in your hair, while you breathe in the 'scent of night and wet asphalt' of the Paris within you.

Clock Dva's 1983 album 'Advantage' marks a shift from industrial to more accessible British post-punk influenced sound. Featuring epic vocals, aggressive horns, and dance-like rhythms, it paints a cinematic noir atmosphere of a rainy metropolis. The album blends dissonance and emotion, narrating tales filled with solitude and thrill. Recommended for anyone dismissing the 80s music scene. Dive into Clock Dva's 'Advantage' for a thrilling post-punk journey through dark urban soundscapes. Listen now and experience the 80s like never before!

 The funky rhythmic structure is perfectly blended with the typically Battistian melodic taste.

 One of the best examples of how pop music... can be immediate and singable while at the same time brimming with creativity and intelligence in every note.

Lucio Battisti's album Io Tu Noi Tutti marks a bold stylistic shift towards a synthetic and disco-influenced sound. Recorded partly in Hollywood with American session musicians, it refines his melodic and rhythmic approach, blending funk and pop seamlessly. Battisti's vocal delivery is both aware and expressive, enhancing the lyrical storytelling. The album shines as an intelligent, creative, and accessible example of international pop music. Listen to Io Tu Noi Tutti and experience Battisti's blend of disco beats and melodic brilliance today!

 We are faced with a soundtrack for an orgy among mad machines, indecipherable life forms(?), and some remnants of sub-humanity.

 The result is a freezing, excruciating sound, saturated with anxiety and terror and at the same time amused and euphoric.

Chrome's Alien Soundtracks is an intense and chaotic fusion of acid rock, electronica, and garage punk. The album creates a disturbing yet danceable atmosphere, evoking sci-fi horror imagery. Its constantly evolving soundscapes range from noisy and abrasive to surprisingly rhythmic and engaging. This album stands as a landmark in experimental music, blending influences from Amon Düül II, The Residents, and the dark avant-garde. Dive into Chrome's Alien Soundtracks to experience a unique psychedelic journey that challenges and excites the senses.

 one of the most unbearable monstrosities in rock history

 the final result is a dull and colorless hodgepodge of worn-out stadium hard rock, techno-instrumental appendages, second-hand disco music, classical-like wallpapers, and fake 30s cabaret

This review offers a harsh critique of Pink Floyd's The Wall, describing it as a tedious and excessive work dominated by Roger Waters. It laments the lack of true rock elements, the subdued contributions of other band members, and a mix of uninspired musical styles. Compared to earlier Pink Floyd albums, The Wall is portrayed as a dry and verbose project that fails to meet expectations. Discover the truth behind Pink Floyd's The Wall—read our detailed review and decide for yourself!

 "A music more intoxicating than definitely psychedelic: the world imagined is a musical comedy disguised as a concept album."

 "An amalgamation of sounds that is anything but easily definable, with anarchic transitions between nursery rhymes, ethereal synths, and rock jazz gallops."

Gong's 1973 album Flying Teapot inaugurates a quirky, cosmic saga featuring hippie characters and surreal storytelling. The music combines progressive rock complexity with psychedelic and spacey sounds, blending innovative arrangements with absurd humor and mysticism. The album defies simple categorization, offering a unique and intoxicating listening experience. Its anarchic transitions and theatrical nature highlight Gong's libertarian spirit and creative freedom. Dive into Gong's Flying Teapot and experience a wild psychedelic voyage through progressive rock and surreal storytelling.

 It’s impossible, at least for the writer, to get bored listening to the guitars of John Cipollina and Gary Duncan dueling by alternating ambushes, relays, roughness, and sinuosity.

 A sound essentially based on a multifaceted, dry, and gnarly guitar style, that has excellently endured the weight of the years.

The 1969 album 'Happy Trails' by Quicksilver Messenger Service is a celebrated psychedelic rock masterpiece marked by lengthy, exciting guitar duels between John Cipollina and Gary Duncan. The album delivers vibrant energy through extended jams, blending boogie and jazz influences. The review highlights the album's enduring quality and its influence on later musicians. Covers of Bo Diddley songs add a unique flavor to this acid rock classic. Dive into the vibrant world of 'Happy Trails' and experience the legendary psychedelic guitar duels today!

 A greater variety of tones complements the cold uniformity of the debut, forming a new wayward fresco of disintegrated humanity.

 One dances, but as if forced by some sort of remote-controlled epilepsy, by a synthetic disease that annihilates our humanity but meanwhile keeps us alive.

Devo’s second album, Duty Now For The Future, presents a more mature evolution of ideas from their debut, with innovative synth-driven sounds and complex rhythms. The album projects a dystopian vision of humanity adapting through devolution, combining bizarre, brainy arrangements. Production by Ken Scott shapes the sound, though it fails to capture their full live intensity. Key tracks include Timing X, Pink Pussy Cat, and Smart Patron/Mr. Dna, showcasing the band’s unique modern dance aesthetic. Dive into Devo’s surreal world—listen to Duty Now For The Future and experience their innovative, dystopian soundscape.

 The most uncompromising reflection on pure rhythm of the entire ’70s, the most credible death certificate of any psychedelic and romantic spirit that ever hovered over European rock before the Industrial catatonia.

 Indeed, by listening to this record, alongside Kraftwerk, one can understand what sounds Bowie had assimilated before reworking them in his very personal homage to krautrock.

Neu! 75 is the final album by Neu!, emerging after the split of Organisation alongside Kraftwerk. Its motor-like rhythms and cold guitar sounds mark a distinct shift from Kraftwerk’s electronic style, offering minimalist yet powerful krautrock. The album foreshadows punk and industrial music with a mix of ambient and distorted textures. Notably, Bowie sought guitarist Thomas Dinger, highlighting the album's influence on his Berlin trilogy. Neu! 75 stands as a crucial inspiration for diverse 70s and 80s experimental music. Dive into Neu! 75 and discover how this krautrock landmark shaped the future of electronic and punk music.