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 This all-American album oozes from every passage with an intense "lust for life".

 A better supreme supervisor of this rebirth could not have been John Cale, producer, arranger, discoverer, and genius.

This review highlights Alejandro Escovedo’s album The Boxing Mirror as a powerful expression of resilience and life’s drama. Produced by John Cale, the album blends rock, folk, and other genres with emotional depth. Escovedo’s personal battle with Hepatitis C adds a poignant layer to the music. The review praises the raw artistry and collaborative musicianship that bring this passionate work to life. Dive into The Boxing Mirror and experience the unfiltered passion and life story behind Alejandro Escovedo's acclaimed comeback album.

 "Music, Rhythm, Sound are the drug, the eternal drug for man, forever and always..."

 "I just finished watching, living, listening to 'Stop Making Sense' for the first time and it was a revelation, a divine Epiphany..."

This review captures the transformative impact of Talking Heads' 'Stop Making Sense,' describing it as a euphoric and revelatory live experience. The reviewer emphasizes the liberating power of music, rhythm, and dance as a vital energy that breaks through personal and existential struggles. David Byrne's performance is portrayed as deeply engaging and exhilarating. The reviewer shares a personal moment of epiphany and excitement while watching and listening to the album. Discover the timeless energy of Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense – watch, listen, and feel the music come alive!

 His is a kind of cocktail pop music, but what makes it absolutely unique and peculiar are the arrangements that I could only describe with a metaphor: Henry Mancini on Mexican mescaline.

 Try it, a sound that cannot but be defined… 'psychedelic' for its distorted, deformed version of the easy listening then in vogue.

This review explores Juan Garcia Esquivel’s inventive Space Age Pop albums that emerged in the late 1950s. Esquivel’s music is described as a psychedelic, cocktail pop orchestra with unique arrangements and pioneering use of stereo sound and electronic instruments like the theremin. The compilation reviewed combines two of his best albums from the 1990s reissue era, highlighting his influence on later artists like Stereolab. Overall, the music is praised for its originality, surreal vibe, and retro-futuristic charm. Explore Esquivel’s pioneering Space Age Pop sound—listen to this unique psychedelic orchestral journey now!

 Joanna knows how to express herself through these long monologues of the soul, a soul... of a "little child" with purity and visions of curiosity.

 After listening to "Ys" just one more time, its controversial nature becomes a virtue, the virtue of the artwork of a very young artist who has a lot of new things to say.

The review highlights Joanna Newsom's 'Ys' as a deeply ambitious and emotionally complex album showcased through her unique vocal style and exquisite harp playing. The presence of baroque arrangements by Van Dyke Parks is seen as occasionally intrusive but enhances the album's grandeur. Despite some critique, the album is praised as a promising work from a young artist with a bright future. Discover the enchanting world of Joanna Newsom's 'Ys' — listen now and experience its haunting beauty.

 A jewel that is none other than “The Driving Of The Year Nail,” one minute and fifty-nine seconds of a wild old acoustic at a frenetic pace with a devilish fingerpicking and breathtaking harmonics.

 Kottke is a virtuoso in love with folk and enlightened by Fahey’s first masterpiece, who consumes a metal slide a day on a twelve-string oak guitar.

The review praises Leo Kottke's 1969 album '6 & 12 String Guitar' as a landmark in American folk guitar, highlighting his virtuosic fingerpicking and deep roots in blues and bluegrass traditions. Influenced heavily by John Fahey, Kottke's work is depicted as a sincere and skillful continuation of the acoustic guitar legacy. The album's success and unique style reflect its enduring appeal. Overall, the review expresses respect and admiration for Kottke's craftsmanship. Dive into Leo Kottke's timeless fingerpicking masterpiece and experience the essence of American folk guitar today!

 I was paralyzed by a chilling and cavernous scream, a blast of a fiery organ and the tremors of a bass that made everything solid nearby falter.

 Remaining oneself, not letting go in front of so much ferocious, perverse, insane beauty was not and is no longer possible.

This review vividly captures the electrifying and nightmarish energy of Gallon Drunk's album You, The Night... And The Music. The reviewer paints a powerful picture of a dark, intense sonic experience filled with fiery organs, menacing bass, and haunting vocals. The album is likened to an otherworldly concert featuring legendary underground bands. Its ferocious and perverse beauty leaves a lasting impression, making it impossible to remain indifferent. Dive into Gallon Drunk’s fierce soundscape and experience the raw power of You, The Night... And The Music now!

 Mark Kramer knows a lot. His omnipresence in the most fertile rock underworlds... touches the holy gift of ubiquity.

 It’s still an important work, too little considered and worth discovering in its entirety.

Kramer's solo album The Guilt Trip is a significant and diverse work within psychedelic rock and experimental music. Known for his extensive contributions to various underground music scenes, Kramer delivers a sprawling triple LP filled with short instrumental tracks and varied influences. The album showcases his vast experience as both artist and producer, blending styles from space rock to power pop. Despite its overwhelming scope, the album remains an important and underappreciated gem worth exploring in full. Explore Kramer's The Guilt Trip and experience a bold journey through psychedelic rock and experimental soundscapes today!

 It is a guitar but you no longer recognize it, it is a hand but you no longer see it, it is a man on stage but you no longer perceive him…

 More than forty years ago... their instruments revealed an 'excess of noise' that couldn’t be justified and was uniformly present in the cosmic vastness.

The review praises SubArachnoid Space's 'Almost Invisible' as a masterful space-rock album rooted in cosmic themes and inspired by pioneers like Syd Barrett. It highlights the band's live instrumental approach using guitars, bass, and drums to create abstract, free-flowing soundscapes evocative of primordial cosmic noise. The album moves beyond typical rock riffs into jazz-like improvisation and hypnotic cosmic atmospheres. This 5-star work is positioned as a modern continuation of the space-rock tradition with a unique, human-evanescent presence. Dive into the cosmic soundscape of 'Almost Invisible' and experience a stellar journey through space-rock improvisation.

 The Bats are artisans from another time, who craft small masterpieces in unique examples by meticulously carving wood with small tools.

 The style is so unique, with vocal harmonies that are never banal, always irresistibly attractive, irresistible electric jingle-jangle chimes and above all a bass that alone would make the 'greatness' of the album.

This review praises The Bats' 1987 album Daddy’s Highway as a carefully crafted folk-rock masterpiece from New Zealand. The album's unique blend of jangly guitars, intricate bass lines, and irresistible vocal harmonies stand out as timeless and beautifully original. Drawing comparisons with iconic bands like The Byrds and REM, the review highlights the band’s skillful musicianship and the album’s enduring appeal. It invites listeners to explore this nearly lost treasure. Listen to The Bats' Daddy’s Highway and experience a timeless New Zealand folk-rock treasure!

 A mythical figure, without place or time, not a person, but a solemn voice, singing stories of the past.

 An absolutely essential aspect... are the arrangements that paint and embroider, transporting Krassner’s poems to an indefinite past.

The review praises Michael Krassner’s work with The Lofty Pillars on 'Amsterdam' as a haunting, timeless album blending American folk and chamber music. It highlights the album's refined arrangements and emotional depth, likening it to legendary artists like Dylan, Cohen, and the Penguin Café Orchestra. The review calls 'Amsterdam' an elusive masterpiece full of nostalgic melancholy and sophisticated musical storytelling. Listen to 'Amsterdam' by The Lofty Pillars and experience the haunting beauty of Michael Krassner’s timeless compositions.