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 The calmness of the opening track "You've done it again, Virginia" and especially the martial cadence of "Santa Clara" would have deserved a place in the tracklist of "Boxer".

 The last emotion comes from a spectacular version of "About Today," transformed live into a long and subdued crescendo with a finale that submerges the listener in dissonances and feedback.

 Explore The National's Virginia EP to uncover rare tracks and powerful live moments—listen now!

 The guitar is on an overdose of adrenaline, capable of avoiding the banality of the power chord at all costs.

 The drums are a sort of hormonal storm, with so many rolls, cymbal crashes, and hi-hat inserts.

 Listen to Japandroids' Post-Nothing now and experience raw, energetic indie rock at its best!

 It is especially the lyrics - never so autobiographical - that intrigue the listener.

 This is both its main limitation and its greatest asset.

 Discover the raw honesty of David Bazan’s Curse Your Branches—listen now to experience its heartfelt folk storytelling!

 These freaks from Tel Aviv... have squandered any chance of success in their homeland after being banned from the country’s main venues.

 Hard rock played with the flair of a caveman, insanely sick stoner... all with a very raw but effective drum, and topped with an attitude that couldn’t be more punk.

 Discover the unfiltered punk rock chaos of Monotonix and experience Body Language today!

 Watching Ira Kaplan in action is worth the price of admission: a true giant, striking a masterful balance between technique and emotion.

 Given so many good vibrations, it’s apt to say - the titles aren’t that important after all.

 Discover the timeless energy of Yo La Tengo live—listen to their Het Depot concert and feel the indie rock magic now!

 This Valentino, over ten years after its release, still holds up strongly through the passing seasons.

 If a good album should be able to awaken obsessions believed to be dormant or (if necessary) create new ones, then this Valentino fits the profile.

 Explore Long Fin Killie’s Valentino and experience a powerful, sophisticated rock journey that still resonates decades later.

 The concert was more than good, with a band capable of remarkable cohesion even with the new additions.

 Jason Reece screaming 'Caterwaul' in the audience with a microphone in one hand, a bottle of vodka in the other.

 Discover the raw energy of ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead's 2009 live show—listen now or read the full review!

 "The Devil, You + Me is one of those albums capable of unraveling its complexity listen after listen."

 "These songs force you to look inside yourself, to discover that, with all their roughness and fleeting lightness, perhaps they resemble you much more than you are willing to admit."

 Dive into The Notwist's 'The Devil, You + Me' and uncover its dark, intricate layers with every listen.

 Crazy cross-breeding between dub and metal; unlikely mutations of industrial music; hardcore beatdowns; dementedly improvised passages.

 The friend who made me listen to them said they are very useful in the car, to give a little scare to the hitchhiker of the moment.

 Dive into UFO or Die’s chaotic soundscape—listen to Cassette Tape Superstar and explore the wild side of experimental punk!

 “You know when the road starts, but never where it goes.”

 “Futuristic gratings, jazz squabbles, primitive rumbles, minimal improvisations. Not recommended for the more sensitive ears.”

 Dive into the raw, evolving soundscape of Roamin' and experience bold improvisation like never before.