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 It’s visceral music, angry yet not too impulsive, often thoughtful, constructed with the logic of a madman.

 It’s music that makes you vibrate right where you’ve stored all the pains and disappointments, the ones that others cannot see.

Cani Dei Portici's EP 'Cave Canem' merges visceral post-hardcore with thoughtful, chaotic arrangements influenced by various underground genres. The music conveys deep, often painful emotions through its raw intensity and shifting tempos. Highlights include the track 'Orient Express,' praised for its melody and Eastern-inspired motif. This EP stands out in the local scene for its unique sound and quality. Listen to Cave Canem and experience the raw power and emotion of Cani Dei Portici's groundbreaking post-hardcore sound!

 Their music is quite simple to describe: usually slow, with a prominent bassline guiding the 'melody,' often accompanied by a Sister Ray-like drum, contrasted by a rain of feedback, distortions, walls of noise.

 A band to rediscover.

Les Rallizes Dénudés are celebrated as one of the most underground and psychedelic bands from Japan's '60s scene. Their '77 Live album captures their intense, noisy, and revolutionary sound driven by political and cultural influences. Known for their extreme live volume and powerful feedback, their recordings remain highly influential and collectible. This review praises the album as a major representation of their unique sonic art and legacy. Explore the raw and mesmerizing world of Les Rallizes Dénudés' '77 Live – listen now to experience underground psychedelic power!

 'Listening to this music transports you to the streets of Brooklyn or Central Park or the dirtiest alleys of Harlem.'

 'The guitar is the protagonist even if rarely recognizable in its thousand transformations, sometimes imitating natural or artificial sounds.'

Fred Frith's album 'Speechless' is a masterful avant-garde sound collage that vividly captures the life and spirit of New York City. Known for his eclectic and influential guitar work, Frith blends multiple genres and uses unconventional instruments and samples to create immersive urban sonic landscapes. The album stands out as a surreal and playful journey, recommended for both new listeners and longtime fans of experimental music. Explore Fred Frith's 'Speechless' and experience an unforgettable avant-garde journey through New York's soundscape!

 A blinding light that passes through the eyelids, this music would be if it could be seen.

 "When I have to perform, I prepare like a shaman: I dress specially... then I drink my special magical Cognac... and prepare an altar with my Muses, my Plush Animals, my Deities and my Gods."

Charlemagne Palestine's 'Strumming Music' is a deeply immersive piano experience blending trance, ritual, and folk influences. The music flows like a river of continuous arpeggios, aiming to exorcise inner fears and reach a divine connection. Unlike cold minimalism, this album carries warmth and shamanic intensity. It invites listeners on a personal and transformative sonic journey. Dive into Charlemagne Palestine's trance-like Strumming Music and experience a unique sonic ritual of sound and spirit.

 This music is the softest thing that can exist, with unexpected and violent changes of direction, a meticulous collage of metal destruction, electro-acoustic and ambient.

 Despite knowing how things go, we always refuse to accept them and think (we want) that everything is eternal.

Infidel?/Castro!'s double album 'Bioentropic Damage Fractal' offers a rich and thoughtful exploration of bioentropy through a mix of metal, electro-acoustic, and ambient sounds. The music reflects life's transformation cycles with unpredictable shifts, evoking deep philosophical questions about existence, death, and meaning. Despite its complexity, the album remains engaging and emotionally resonant. The closing tracks provide haunting ambient soundscapes that capture the poetic disintegration of matter and memory. Discover the haunting depths of Bioentropic Damage Fractal—listen now and immerse yourself in this transformative sonic journey.

 Snakefinger manages to clearly see from above what lies far below, in the undergrowth of modern society, just like the Residents themselves.

 It is precisely this ability to express the absurd in music that makes this record special, a form of protest against a society focused on the particular, losing sight of the universal.

Snakefinger's 'Greener Postures' is a 1980 avant-garde album known for its grotesque and surreal soundscapes. Collaborating closely with the Residents, Snakefinger blends dark atmospheres with playful composition, expressing absurdity as a form of protest against societal conformity. The album highlights his unique guitar skills and philosophical outlook, making it a standout in experimental music. Discover the surreal and inventive world of Snakefinger's Greener Postures—listen now and dive into avant-garde sonic artistry.

 This album is like the night, dark and desolate, companion of our loneliness.

 A voice that has paved the way for much experimentation and has explored the most disturbing capabilities of this so “human” instrument.

Patty Waters' 1965 album 'Sings' uses jazz vocals to explore deep intimacy and melancholy, creating an evocative nighttime mood. Its experimental style, particularly on the track 'Black Is The Color Of My True Love’s Hair,' showcases Waters' pioneering vocal techniques. Praised by figures like Albert Ayler, the album influences artists such as Diamanda Galas and Patti Smith. It remains a significant, though underappreciated, work in experimental jazz vocals worth rediscovering. Listen to Patty Waters’ haunting jazz vocals and experience a timeless journey through emotion and experimentation.

 The guitars are blades, slicing through every thought, and blood drips from every note.

 After each track, you’ll be exhausted, crushed, and it will be hard to believe that God exists.

King Snake Roost's 'Things That Play Themselves' offers relentless guitars, inhuman distortions, and tribal rhythms that channel raw emotional pain and chaos. The album is a powerful blend of noise rock, post-punk, and garage sounds, reflecting the frustrations of youth. This 1985 Australian band delivers an apocalyptic and intense listening experience, often compared to Pere Ubu and contemporaries like Sonic Youth. It's a rare, emotionally charged record not easily forgotten. Dive into the chaos and raw emotion of King Snake Roost's 'Things That Play Themselves'—listen now and feel the intensity.

 Sometimes it’s necessary to listen to something direct, that grabs you by the guts.

 If the first album was like a nuisance drunk, this one is like a heroin addict minding his own business.

Red Red Meat's 1997 album 'There's a Star Above the Manger Tonight' captures the band's unique blend of raw passion and experimental post-blues. Formed in 90s Chicago, the band offers a fresh, modern take on blues tradition with jagged, complex arrangements. The album is regarded as one of their artistic peaks, notable for its honest, direct sound and diverse instrumentation. Fans of innovation in blues and alternative rock will find this album compelling and original. Discover the raw and experimental spirit of Red Red Meat's 'There's a Star Above the Manger Tonight'—listen now and experience a post-blues classic.

 "The album is the sonic transfiguration of a Dante-like journey in search of the divine design."

 "Pharoah will guide us step by step, having faith in the divine plan even in the most difficult moments because he knows that those who reach the end will be rewarded."

This review praises Pharoah Sanders’ 1970 album Karma as a seminal spiritual jazz work. Highlighting Sanders’ intense tenor saxophone and collaborations with notable musicians, it emphasizes the album’s deep spiritual and musical layers. The reviewer celebrates the album's blend of free jazz with African and Indian influences, especially in the iconic track "The Creator Has a Master Plan." Karma is described as a challenging but rewarding journey of faith and artistic expression. Discover the powerful spiritual journey of Pharoah Sanders’ Karma—listen now and experience a jazz masterpiece!