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 If you’re happy, optimistic, if things are going well for you at this moment in your life, and you feel the need to get depressed, or rather to touch the void that surrounds you and of which you are an integral part, don’t miss the opportunity to listen to "Landshark" (1982) by the Californians Fang.

 The music of the Fang is destined to eternally wallow in a black hole that admits no escape.

The review revisits Fang's 1982 album Landshark!, highlighting its bleak yet catchy hardcore punk sound rooted in nihilism and urban decay. It connects Fang's style to Flipper's influence and hints at early grunge foundations, emphasizing the album's raw energy and dark atmosphere. Key tracks like "Law and Order" and "Diary of a Mad Werewolf" receive special attention. Despite the despair conveyed, the music is praised as a significant, compelling expression of punk art. Explore Fang’s groundbreaking Landshark! album and immerse yourself in the raw core of 80s hardcore punk!

 "This collection of singles predating their LP debut reveals a sober, hypnotic rock influenced by Lou Reed and early solo work."

 "The Monochrome Set pave the way for contemporary indie roots, detoxified from the excesses of the 80s and reconciled with the timeless classicism of the 70s."

Black & White Minstrels 1975-1979 is a fascinating look at The Monochrome Set's formative years before their defining style emerged. The collection showcases influences from Lou Reed, early 60s pop, and neo-psychedelia, foreshadowing later indie-rock movements. The band experiments with global sounds and plays with new wave styles in a distinctive, mocking manner. This compilation offers insight into their evolution into one of Britain's most unique cult bands. Dive into The Monochrome Set’s early sounds—listen now to discover the roots of indie and neo-psychedelia!

 "Rapeman’s First EP is exactly what Savage Republic dreamed Budd to be."

 "The effect is disorienting; the dream is actually a nightmare... No! It can’t be! This can’t be the Albini I know!"

The review analyzes Savage Republic's Customs, highlighting the centerpiece track "Rapeman's First EP" as a surreal and intellectual tribute to Steve Albini's "Budd EP." The album combines new wave influences, ethnic and krautrock inspirations, and experimental sounds. It presents a unique, dreamlike reinterpretation of Albini's style while showcasing the band's evolution. The reviewer praises the album’s impact and creative scope, inviting listeners to experience its unsettling and memorable moments. Dive into Savage Republic's Customs and experience a surreal tribute that reshapes Albini's legacy in an unforgettable way.

 Mayo Thompson made history with experimental rock.

 Album of neurosis, inadequacy, bewilderment, the more comical the more disturbing, Soldier Talk brilliantly pushes beyond the seemingly wide boundaries of new-wave.

The review praises The Red Krayola's 1979 album Soldier Talk as a groundbreaking work in experimental rock, blending noise, psychedelia, and avant-garde elements. Mayo Thompson’s innovative approach challenges traditional music elements, creating a harsh yet compelling sound. The album draws comparisons to Pere Ubu but stands out with its unique roughness and broader influences from progressive and no wave genres. Its complex rhythms and unsettling atmosphere push beyond new wave boundaries, highlighting its lasting significance. Explore Soldier Talk and experience one of experimental rock's most innovative and challenging albums today.

 The ending of Nashville remains one of the most artistically and conceptually elevated moments of the Seventh Art.

 Thanks to her strength, the American people, the families, the children finally become the protagonists of a film without protagonists and take responsibility for the survival of the Great Nation.

The review praises Robert Altman's Nashville for its complex characters and layered depiction of American society around the country music scene. It highlights the film's biting social critique, rich symbolism, and emotional depth, culminating in a powerful and moving finale. The detailed character portrayals reflect broader American ideals, struggles, and hypocrisies. Overall, Nashville is celebrated as an artistically and conceptually exceptional film. Discover the intricate world of Nashville — watch this timeless Robert Altman classic and feel the pulse of American culture through unforgettable characters.

 "Jeff Lescher is one of the most gifted, most fiery, and most daring singers of all time."

 "In a rock... often accused of apathy and excessive introversion, it can only be pleasing... to be submerged by Jeff Lescher’s genuine tears."

Green's album White Soul stands as a passionate alternative to the mainstream 80s rock scene dominated by bland pop and U2. Jeff Lescher’s intense, heartfelt vocals and emotionally charged lyrics about love showcase genuine rock 'n' roll spirit. While the album has minor lapses into less convincing styles, its emotional impact and powerful moments like 'I Knooooooooooow' make it unforgettable. It's a hidden gem for fans seeking raw, sincere 80s rock music. Listen to Green's White Soul and feel the raw emotions of 80s rock like never before!

 The Dickies is one of the most demented, fun and extravagant punk of the late 70s.

 This album smells of the 70s, but it does not celebrate them, it turns them inside out like a glove.

The Dickies' 'Dawn Of The Dickies' is a wild and satirical take on late 70s punk rock, blending humor, cartoonish exaggeration, and musical experimentation. The album critiques American culture through witty, absurd lyrics and diverse influences like Devo and the Ramones. While some songs miss the mark, the band's irreverent style and memorable tracks secure them a notable place in punk history. Dive into The Dickies' chaotic punk satire and discover classic irreverent tracks that defined an era!

 Six musicians expertly masking class, taste, and inventiveness beneath a precarious post-punk.

 What gives the expressive stature of this small classic of underground British rock is 'Beetroot,' which is to say: Television kidnapped from their dusty New York abode and suddenly tossed into a backwoods dive.

Mekons' debut album offers a distinctive blend of post-punk and new-wave with strong socio-political undertones. The band's raw and inventive style, influenced by Wire, the Fall, and Gang Of Four, creates a unique underground classic. Despite uneven vocals, the group's inventive musicianship shines through, delivering varied moods from lively to introspective. Highlights include energetic tracks and well-crafted ballads that evoke different emotional states. Listen to Mekons' raw and inventive debut album and explore one of British new-wave's underground gems!

 Their EP from 1983 is aptly titled 'Dignity Of Labour' and is a vehement indictment of the disgraceful condition faced by a significant portion of the working class.

 Disconnected polyrhythms, collapses of metal sheets, machinery that at times stalls and at times proceeds methodically and unperturbably... everything comes together to effectively convey an allegory of the times.

The Ex's 1983 EP 'Dignity Of Labour' is a powerful critique of industrial labor exploitation and negligence. Through eight intense tracks, the band combines industrial noise, punk, and experimental elements to deliver a vehement protest. Recorded live in one session, it captures the harsh realities of factory work and the fight for worker dignity. The release stands out as a politically charged and musically innovative work of the 1980s European underground scene. Listen to The Ex's 'Dignity Of Labour' EP to experience raw, powerful sounds that champion the fight for workers' dignity and inspire social awareness.

 "Ultravox! deserves a place in the showcase of dazzling debuts that changed the course of alternative rock."

 "'Slip Away' is an elegant, captivating, Viennese waltz to the core, a daydream that takes you straight to certain Ophuls films."

Ultravox!'s debut album stands alongside iconic 70s alternative rock records, blending baroque and neo-romantic elements with new wave energy. John Foxx's vision created a unique sound that bridged art-rock and early synth-pop, distancing itself from the later Midge Ure era. The album's eclectic mix ranges from symphonic piano and violin to cutting-edge new wave riffs and reggae influences. Tracks like "Slip Away" and "Dangerous Rhythm" highlight the band's pioneering role in shaping the sound of the 80s new romantic and alternative scenes. Listen to Ultravox!'s debut and explore the roots of new wave and neo-romantic sound today!