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 Despite feeling pretty awful during those days, this book managed to move me and, most importantly, it made me smile.

 There is a key, but there is no lock. Or rather, there are too many. 216 to be precise...

This review reflects on Jonathan Safran Foer's novel 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close,' centered on a young boy named Oskar searching for closure after his father's death in 9/11. The reviewer shares a personal connection, appreciating the book's ability to evoke quiet, healing smiles rather than grand proclamations. The narrative is framed by a series of poignant messages during the tragedy, highlighting themes of loss, love, and the quest for meaning. Discover the heartfelt journey of loss and hope in Jonathan Safran Foer's acclaimed novel—read or listen today!

 "If you really want to listen to healthy '80s thrash metal, there’s only one thing you can do: listen to healthy '80s thrash metal. 'Heresy' is what you need."

 "An album where fast-paced tracks, pure concentrations of ’80s speed/thrash metal, alternate with heavily pumped mid-up tempos and acoustic interludes that enhance the songwriting."

Paradox's 'Heresy' (1989) stands as a notable yet often overlooked album in the 80s thrash metal scene. Blending German thrash roots with Bay Area influences, it offers energetic riffs, strong songwriting, and thematic depth centered on Cathar heresy. While it doesn't break new ground, its quality and epic feel remain impressive. The album is considered a high point of Paradox's discography, deserving renewed attention. Dive into 'Heresy' and rediscover a hidden gem of 80s thrash metal today!

 "Euphoria is a record of acoustic guitars strolling through the landscapes of a diorama book."

 "Yet, it managed to enchant me, envelop me like an old blanket, and keep me company."

Euphoria by Dead Man is a richly atmospheric album blending folk, blues, and psychedelia. It evokes vivid landscapes with acoustic guitars and dark folk elements. Though imperfect in vocal delivery and occasionally lengthy, its nostalgic and haunting mood captivates listeners. Originating from Orebro, Sweden, the band’s music is steeped in rustic, natural imagery. Overall, the album enchants and comforts despite minor flaws. Dive into Dead Man's Euphoria and experience a haunting blend of folk and psychedelia—listen now and get lost in its atmospheric charm.

 "Hellish Crossfire is certainly an excellent album of archaic speed/thrash metal, but not the masterpiece many claim it to be."

 "A croaking chimera formed by the sinful and unnatural union of Bon Scott and Rob Halford, offers a performance of rare intensity."

Hellish Crossfire, Iron Angel’s 1985 debut, is an important and raw example of mid-80s Teutonic speed/thrash metal. The album exhibits relentless aggression and vintage sound, yet it’s not flawless or universally beloved. Its rough vocals and tight compactness make it a challenging but significant artifact for true thrash metal fans and historians. Dive into Iron Angel’s Hellish Crossfire and discover a raw thrash metal classic from the 80s era!

 Basically, it’s as if each instrument had been recorded in a different room of my house: guitars in the kitchen, the bass in the basement, and the drums in the bathroom.

 ‘Evil Is There!’ is a perfect example of raw, ignorant, passionate, and instinctive speed/thrash metal.

Carrion's 1986 album 'Evil Is There!' serves as a raw and passionate example of Swiss thrash metal. While the production is rough and the vocals over-the-top, the album offers a compelling blend of aggression and melody. It stands as an honorable entry in the limited Swiss thrash scene, appealing especially to genre completists and fans of 80s underground metal. Listen to 'Evil Is There!' for a raw taste of Swiss thrash metal history and explore an underrated genre gem!

 "Obnoxious thus ends up representing a dignified but ultimately dispensable product."

 Too evident the derivative nature of some solutions... Too frequent is the feeling of 'already heard' that accompanies the listening to the album.

Acid Reign's 'Obnoxious' represents the band's second and final studio album, showcasing a more mature and complex thrash style infused with hardcore influences. Despite the improved composition and darker tone, the album suffers from a lack of originality and leans heavily on influences from major US thrash acts. While a respectable effort within the Anglo-Saxon thrash scene, it falls short of reaching the prominence of contemporaries like Sabbat and Onslaught. Discover the complexity and history behind Acid Reign's 'Obnoxious'—listen now and explore the depths of Anglo-Saxon thrash metal.

 Like prisoners of a spell that kept them asleep for more or less forty years, the four from Orebro have awakened in the third millennium.

 Seven pagan liturgies beautiful as a woman dancing around the fire without knowing she is being watched.

Witchcraft’s album The Alchemist is praised for reviving the spirit and style of 60s/70s hard rock with a modern twist. The band blends doom, folk, and blues influences while adding new instrumental textures like saxophone and Hammond organ. Their homage to icons like Black Sabbath and Cream while pursuing a subtle form of renewal is seen as both respectful and innovative. Magnus Pelander’s vocal delivery is highlighted as a key element, evoking legends like Ozzy Osbourne and Jim Morrison. Overall, this is considered a captivating resurrection of classic rock themes in a contemporary setting. Discover the mystical fusion of classic rock and doom in Witchcraft’s The Alchemist—listen now and experience the magic!

 A big colorful ride where the music of the Old Gods of rock gallops, bucks, and slides, shows off its legs and flaunts its muscles.

 Not a masterpiece. Rather, a damn fine old-school hard rock album, perhaps nostalgic but never pathetic, proudly flaunting its derivativeness like it was a medal.

Siena Root's 'Kaleidoscope' is a vibrant homage to 70s hard rock, blending influences from Grand Funk Railroad, Hendrix, and Deep Purple with psychedelic and soulful elements. The album showcases skilled musicianship, groovy rhythms, and a standout female vocalist. While not a masterpiece, it's a proud and enjoyable throwback with a colorful and dynamic sound. The reviewer embraces the nostalgic ride with enthusiasm. Dive into Siena Root's Kaleidoscope and experience a vibrant, soulful throwback to classic 70s rock – listen now!

 House brought 'order' where there was chaos before.

 "Hall Of The Mountain Grill" presents itself from the first listen as a much more 'structured' album compared to its immediate predecessors.

The review examines Hawkwind's 1974 album Hall of the Mountain Grill, highlighting its shift from chaotic cosmic jams to more structured, symphonic compositions. It discusses key lineup changes, particularly the addition of Simon House, and how these influenced the band's sound. The album balances melodic poetry with traditional space rock energy, marking a transitional period before more significant changes in the band's lineup and direction. Dive into Hawkwind's Hall of the Mountain Grill and discover the cosmic evolution in space rock's legendary journey!

 Music in which the sanguine metallic clangor marries the aseptic whirring: hard and primitive, yet capable of inspiring artificial and futuristic visions.

 They carve out bass and guitar lines soaked in groove to the brink of saturation, blend tight and pressing stoner rhythms, and loop them like error messages in an infected computer.

35007's 'Into The Void We Travelled' is a powerful stoner rock album blending heavy grooves and spacey psychedelia. The band mixes tight rhythms with electronic effects and primitive vocal expressions. While still anchored in traditional song forms, it pushes boundaries toward a more instrumental and futuristic sound. The album evokes visions of cosmic journeys with apocalyptic and hallucinatory atmospheres. It's a unique fusion of hard, primitive power and artificial, ethereal textures. Dive into 35007's cosmic stoner journey and experience 'Into The Void We Travelled' today!