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 Sometimes art is an idea taking shape, it is the shape of an idea.

 The pioneers, experimenters, scholarly snob kids return with the same class.

Savage Republic's EP SIAM marks their return after 18 years, continuing their experimental journey with tribal, martial, and psychedelic influences. While pushing no radical innovations, the band reiterates their distinctive style and class. The review appreciates the EP as the embodiment of a maturing idea rather than seeking new ground. Discover Savage Republic's unique blend of tribal post-rock and psychedelia in SIAM—listen now and experience their bold return.

 A potion with a stunning, intoxicating, damnably sensual effect. A hypnotic vortex.

 Fifty-eight minutes and forty-three seconds of uninterrupted and non-fragmentable live flow on the two sides of a vinyl.

Manuel Göttsching's E2-E4 is a pioneering electronic album from 1981 featuring an intense, hypnotic live improvisation based on two repeated chords. The review praises its futuristic sound that predates and influences the dance, techno, and house scene. It highlights the album's seamless flow and mesmerizing minimalism as a unique musical experience. E2-E4 is described as both methodical and intoxicating, a timeless classic in electronic music. Dive into E2-E4 and experience the hypnotic origins of electronic and dance music—listen now to this groundbreaking classic.

 A true godsend, considering that the material presented here is of the same quality as that in the official albums.

 The word post-rock is unnecessary, forced, and misleading, especially when associated with Tortoise.

A Lazarus Taxon is a comprehensive 3CD+DVD set that chronicles Tortoise’s era from 1995 to 2001. It features high-quality rarities, remixes, and live recordings, illustrating the band’s unique fusion of jazz, rock, krautrock, dub, and ambient styles. The review praises the collection as accessible for both newcomers and longtime followers, while challenging the label 'post-rock' for the band. It highlights Tortoise as an elegant, rhythmically perfect ensemble with a broad and experimental musical palette. Explore Tortoise’s groundbreaking sounds and rare tracks—dive into A Lazarus Taxon now!

 Scott 'Wino' Weinrich, someone who has made the word innovation his musical creed.

 Two very tasty CDs for twenty-nine anthems that smell a bit of mold but that have everything that a (triple) Rock record should have, and even more.

The Last Embrace showcases Spirit Caravan’s dedicated blend of southern-inspired doom and psychedelic rock led by Scott 'Wino' Weinrich. This remastered compilation includes two elusive LPs, unreleased tracks, and rarities, offering solid songwriting and memorable riffs reminiscent of the Sabbathian tradition. The album stands out for its innovative yet consistent style. A must-listen for fans of hard-psych and doom genres. Dive into Spirit Caravan’s The Last Embrace and experience classic doom rock innovation today!

 "Dead Man is a western. Stretched, drugged. A story that progresses through flashes, surreal."

 Neil Young’s guitar performs a pagan rite. It emerges here and there, it jolts.

Dead Man by Jim Jarmusch offers a surreal and metaphysical take on the western genre, driven by Johnny Depp’s haunting performance as William Blake. The film unfolds like a dream, with poetic visuals and jagged narrative moments. Neil Young’s electric guitar score deepens the atmosphere, evoking nature’s mystery. This experience blurs reality and fantasy in a memorable cinematic journey. Dive into the surreal world of Dead Man – watch, listen, and experience Jarmusch’s haunting masterpiece.

 A breathtaking and very flashy series of bone-crushing anthems that, in my opinion, give a big kick in the butt to guys like Fu Manchu, Nebula, and their pals.

 The debut of the Beggars is a great record. Make it yours, turn it up to the max.

The Spiritual Beggars' 1994 debut album channels the essence of 70s rock with a raw, dusty desert vibe reminiscent of Kyuss. Despite its derivative roots, the album delivers energetic and powerful stoner rock anthems. It stands out as a modern classic that outperforms contemporaries like Fu Manchu and Nebula. The review highlights the timeless appeal of heavy, fuzzed-out riffs and passionate, unapologetic rock music. Experience the raw power of Spiritual Beggars' debut—put it on full blast and embrace classic stoner rock today!

 Neo psychedelia, noise, surreal journeys from Japan.

 An album to listen to after lunch, in the emptiness of a Sunday afternoon.

White Heaven's album 'Out' is a rare neo-psychedelic and noise-driven Japanese gem that has been remastered and reissued after years of obscurity. The album combines lazy, blurred soundscapes with psychedelic influences from the '60s and '80s. It captures a surreal, sleepy mood perfect for quiet, reflective afternoons. This reissue reflects a broader trend of rediscovering and reissuing lost musical treasures worldwide. Listen to White Heaven's 'Out' and explore a lost neo-psychedelic treasure from Japan's underground scene!

 If there’s no one who wants to sign you, print your records, organize a promotional campaign, find places for you to play, then do it YOURSELF!

 Their mottos were phrases like 'our band could be your life': we are like you listener, you could be us.

The review covers the Minutemen’s innovative approach to punk music and their pioneering DIY ethic during the early 1980s. It highlights the band's unique sound and philosophy, their niche status in the underground scene, and their lasting influence. The tragic end of D. Boon prematurely halted their rise, but this 2DVD documentary and concert collection celebrates their legacy. Essential viewing for fans of punk and independent music history. Explore the Minutemen's groundbreaking journey—watch the We Jam Econo documentary and relive their iconic concerts now!

 It is music for surgeons: analyze, decompose, reconstruct, cut, tie, destroy, create.

 Clockseed is a clear vision, an indecipherable and clear fresco, a deafening hallucination.

Clockseed by Vampire Rodents is a dense, complex album from 1995 that merges industrial, metal, hip-hop, and avant-garde influences. Daniel Vahnke’s inventive use of samplers creates a disorienting yet captivating sound experience, filled with unexpected melodic turns and heavy rhythms. The album features many collaborators and challenges conventional music structures. It is described as both terrifying and magnificent, requiring attentive listening and analysis. Dive into the chaotic brilliance of Clockseed – listen now and experience a groundbreaking journey through industrial and experimental sound.

 They slap us with a twelve-minute instrumental that seems straight from Pluto, a roaring madness propelled by obsessive guitar strumming that flays the back.

 One of the most moving, wild, and simply beautiful pieces of 2006.

Serena-Maneesh’s debut album revisits classic shoegaze and noise rock with fresh adrenaline and psychedelic twists. Despite drawing heavily on older influences like Sonic Youth, Fugazi, and krautrock, the band injects vitality and expansive instrumental passages. Highlights include a gripping twelve-minute instrumental that captivates with layers of distortion and tribal rhythms. The album's raw energy and emotional depth earned it a reissue and critical acclaim. Listen to Serena-Maneesh’s powerful shoegaze debut and experience a wild fusion of vintage and fresh rock energy!