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 "Adore is a sacred album, to be listened to with true devotion: isolate yourself from the world, in silence, while it rains, and listen calmly."

 "Billy extends a hand to accompany him in the darkness, transforming grief into catharsis through a fusion of real and visionary worlds."

This review celebrates Smashing Pumpkins' 'Adore' as a sacred, emotionally cathartic album best experienced in quiet reflection. It highlights the fusion of urban melancholy with visionary gothic elements, underlining Billy Corgan's creative control amid personal hardships. The album's shift from guitar-driven grunge to dark wave keyboards sets it apart as a unique and deeply emotional work. Dive into the haunting beauty of Adore—listen deeply and discover its gothic melancholy today.

 A clear break between before and after: before, an esteemed insertion into a historical line of sharp guitar rock; after, departure from planet Earth.

 How To Disappear Completely presents us with the image of a pagan transfiguration: the protagonist becomes air, floating in absolute unconsciousness, carried without will, a pure observer.

The review praises Radiohead's 2000 album Kid A as a revolutionary break from their earlier guitar rock style, embracing minimal electronics and experimental textures. It highlights key tracks' emotive and sonic landscapes, portraying a journey through paranoia, transformation, and transcendence. The album's innovative approach and dark atmospheres are celebrated. The reviewer finds the album deeply engaging, describing it as a unique and refined exploration of sound and emotion. Dive into the sonic world of Kid A—listen now and experience Radiohead’s groundbreaking evolution.

 Complexity is somewhat the common thread that unites all the pieces; a strange evolution of prog.

 The post rock language is brought to maturity. Community of intent, then, and not plagiarism.

June Of 44's 'Engine Takes To The Water' offers a complex and thoughtful approach to post-rock. The album blends fragile harmonics with intricate structures and dynamic shifts, showing maturity beyond earlier genre works like Slint. Emotional peaks and controlled tension stand out, accompanied by a distinctive minimalist packaging that complements the music. The review recognizes the album's skillful construction, even if it feels somewhat monitored and cerebral. Dive into June Of 44's intricate post-rock sound and experience the intense dynamics of 'Engine Takes To The Water' today!