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 An album that I find beautiful and visionary that, despite the technical limits of the band, sounds like a long and wonderful psychedelic, noise, and post-rock journey.

 The playful goofing off gives the 12 tracks the feel of a Great Dress Rehearsal awaiting the true debut album.

This review highlights The Beta Band's debut collection, The Three EPs, as a visionary and playful journey through psychedelic, noise, and post-rock genres. The album's informal, rehearsal-like feel and unique vocal harmonies define the band's early sound. Despite technical imperfections, the collection is praised as a rare and compelling indie gem full of eclectic references and experimentation. Listen to The Beta Band's The Three EPs and explore a unique, psychedelic indie experience full of raw charm and inventive sounds.

 Finally, I hear something interesting, relatively new sounds for the Italian scene and non-canonical arrangements from 'music craftsmen.'

 To people like Marco, I bow and tip my hat: almost a masterpiece!

The review praises Marco Parente's album Neve Ridens for its originality and departure from typical Italian music clichés. It highlights the innovative and transversal nature of the compositions, with influences from Radiohead and David Sylvian. While noting some vocal fragility, the reviewer admires Parente's courage in producing a non-commercial, thoughtful work. Overall, it is deemed almost a masterpiece. Listen to Marco Parente’s Neve Ridens and discover a refreshingly bold Italian album that defies convention and rewards patient ears.

 Listening to this album, one is seized by a sudden desire to deconstruct things, one’s own sound universe, and break down the fragile boundaries that separate things.

 Works that, as usual, will be heard only by me and a few more strays.

Mugison's Niceland offers a daring and eclectic mix of folk, lo-fi, and experimental sounds born from Iceland's unique environment and the artist's diverse experiences. The album challenges traditional musical boundaries through evolving and unpredictable tracks. Rich in texture and imagination, it rewards listeners willing to dive into its complex soundscape. The review celebrates Niceland as an inspiring and unconventional work. Listen to Mugison's Niceland and experience an unforgettable Icelandic sonic adventure today!

 An album 'frighteningly' ahead of its time that raised some perplexity in the late ’70s Italian music scene.

 ‘L’albero di canto’ features a stratospheric Demetrio Stratos weaving sound textures reaching heights still unattainable to most today.

Mauro Pagani's 1977 debut album is a revolutionary work that predated many world music efforts in Italy. Featuring contributions from key Italian musicians, it blends Mediterranean sounds with progressive experimentation. Praised for its ahead-of-its-time approach and cultural themes, the album remains a hidden gem deserving of re-evaluation and remastering today. Explore Mauro Pagani’s groundbreaking album and experience a true masterpiece of Italian progressive and world music innovation.

 Beautiful, smoky, and sultry, this 'timeless' album by this Mara, an extremely talented singer who ranges from jazz to electronic music but always with a 'classic' touch.

 Why give us a demonstration of her (noteworthy) technical prowess without making us understand WHO and WHAT she really wants to express?

Mara Carlyle's album 'The Lovely' is a timeless, genre-spanning journey showcasing her powerful and diverse vocal abilities. The review praises her talent but questions the album's emotional depth and personal identity. With references from jazz to electronic and soul, it reflects a technical masterpiece that invites anticipation for more personal expression in future works. Discover Mara Carlyle’s captivating vocal journey in 'The Lovely'—listen now and experience a unique blend of jazz, soul, and electronic sounds.

 This strange hybrid dressed as a song is warmed by Ani’s husky and captivating voice.

 "Walk The Line" irresistibly trendy in its silly electro/twist simplicity... I want the royalties!

Dani Siciliano's 'Likes' is a warm, minimal electro-synth-pop album marked by skillful production and a captivating husky voice. It combines jazz, bossa nova, and dance elements with finely crafted textures. The album shifts between intimate, danceable, and orchestral moments, revealing a unique, high-end pop sound. Strongly recommended for those who appreciate eclectic yet subtle electronic music. Discover Dani Siciliano’s unique electro-synth-pop sound and experience the warm textures of 'Likes' today!

 It was my first experience of world music avant la lettre, which made me realize that music was also something else—it was travel, knowledge, experience, and understanding.

 It’s a vote for the tenderness of memory, more than for the intrinsic quality of the track.

This review reflects on Afric Simone’s Ramaya as a nostalgic, danceable world music classic. The song, first purchased by the reviewer as a child in 1975, evokes memories of carefree joy and cultural discovery. Despite its simplicity, Ramaya remains an unforgettable and tender musical experience linked to personal history and the broader theme of music as travel and understanding. Listen to Afric Simone’s Ramaya and relive a nostalgic world music favorite full of rhythm and joy!

 Maybe even two. This is the case with the Raveonettes, two (only two?!) fools with pop-adolescent aspirations, with a ‘60s style fake-look and graphics to emphasize the sounds of that era.

 If you really have to rediscover that period, throw yourself on the great classics of the genre instead of wasting money on little bands that are born and die within a couple of years or a little more.

The review criticizes The Raveonettes' album Pretty In Black for its heavily derivative 60s-inspired sound and lack of originality. While the music is described as decent and well-arranged, it is seen as a calculated attempt to appeal to younger listeners fascinated by past eras. The critic doubts the band's future sustainability in this genre and suggests the album serves best as casual background music. Explore The Raveonettes' Pretty In Black and decide if retro vibes hit or miss for you!

 Music by subtraction or music played between spaces of silence.

 A pleasantly irresistible album with a focus on sounds and arrangements always a cut above the average global electronic production.

Robert Lippok's 'Falling Into Komit' offers a refined blend of minimalist electronics and acoustic moods. Featuring ethereal vocals by Julia Kliemann and warm, enveloping rhythms, the album stands out in its genre for subtlety and sophistication. Though not revolutionary, it presents a high-quality arrangement and sound design appreciated by fans of minimalist electronic music. Listen to Robert Lippok's Falling Into Komit and experience minimalist electronic elegance with immersive subtlety and warmth.

 These 14 tracks are the darkest and most exciting thing I’ve heard lately from a soundtrack.

 True 'sound films' that infiltrate slowly, subtly and creepily, under the skin, ever closer to the heart, giving the listener a slight sense of 'pleasant discomfort' that at certain moments becomes heartbreaking and inexorable.

This review praises Philip Glass' soundtrack for The Hours as a dark and emotionally intense work that blends electronic minimalism with classical influences. The 14 tracks evoke a sense of emotional abyss and subtle discomfort, crafted with compositional refinement. The music is described as uniquely enveloping, difficult to categorize yet deeply moving. It is hailed as a masterpiece of modern film score and true high poetry. Experience the haunting beauty of Philip Glass' The Hours soundtrack—listen now and feel its emotional depth.