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Damn little frog fart, you are outdoing yourself and pulling out something not even Elly Schlein on acid. I can’t breathe, the sky is falling, my tongue is on fire...
Damn little frog fart, you are outdoing yourself and pulling out something not even Elly Schlein on acid.
I can’t breathe, the sky is falling, my tongue is on fire...
This review explores Made Out of Babies' album Trophy, focusing on the intense and chaotic energy driven by singer Julie Christmas. It highlights the poetic and rhetorical nature of the lyrics, comparing them to a unique 'butterfly alphabet' that obscures meaning yet washes over the listener emotionally. The reviewer also reflects on the artist's vulnerability beneath her powerful delivery, creating a deeply personal connection. Overall, the album is praised for its combination of chaos and harmony. Explore the raw power and poetic chaos of Made Out of Babies' Trophy—listen now and experience its intense emotion firsthand.
Rashomon becomes the most fascinating 'Rubik’s Cube' cinema has ever offered, capable of satisfying both the grandiose needs of the masses and the needs of the soul and intellectual acrobats. It is a quest for mystery through a series of different, even contradictory, testimonies that relativize to the point of deeply questioning the concept of truth.
Rashomon becomes the most fascinating 'Rubik’s Cube' cinema has ever offered, capable of satisfying both the grandiose needs of the masses and the needs of the soul and intellectual acrobats.
It is a quest for mystery through a series of different, even contradictory, testimonies that relativize to the point of deeply questioning the concept of truth.
Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon is a landmark film that revolutionized cinematic narrative by presenting contradictory perspectives on truth. Adapted from medieval stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, it showcases exceptional direction and acting, especially by Toshiro Mifune. The film's intricate storytelling and dynamic camera work create a complex mystery that has influenced generations of filmmakers. Its success launched Kurosawa’s international fame and opened Western audiences to Japanese cinema. Explore the timeless mystery and groundbreaking storytelling of Rashomon—watch this cinematic classic today!
"Night tree bark, knives born from rust whisper the names, the time, and the hearts." "Fresh as the oblivion poppy the mouth that kisses it."
"Night tree bark, knives born from rust whisper the names, the time, and the hearts."
"Fresh as the oblivion poppy the mouth that kisses it."
This review explores Paul Celan's poetry as a spectral and evocative work filled with themes of solitude and eternity. The reviewer highlights Celan’s vivid imagery and symbolic language, presenting Poesia as an art form that demands reflection. The review is concise and poetic, inviting thoughtful appreciation. Dive into Paul Celan's evocative poetry and uncover the haunting beauty of his timeless verses.
‘What kind of people are these... Humans, you say, what kind of primitive and incoherent people are they if they end up using kitchen means for... for...’ ‘And yet the effect is indescribably beautiful, I don’t even know why, but it’s... beautiful, here.’
‘What kind of people are these... Humans, you say, what kind of primitive and incoherent people are they if they end up using kitchen means for... for...’
‘And yet the effect is indescribably beautiful, I don’t even know why, but it’s... beautiful, here.’
This unique review of Giorgio Moroder’s album ‘From Here to Eternity’ uses a cosmic, surreal narrative to explore the impact of synthesizer music through the lens of alien beings. Mixing poetic references to Dante and imaginative sci-fi storytelling, it reflects both admiration and bemusement towards human creativity. The rating is moderate, emphasizing the beauty and strangeness of the music rather than straightforward critique. Dive into the cosmic world of Giorgio Moroder’s synth masterpiece — listen now and experience ‘From Here to Eternity’ like never before!
The improbable manifests itself with the simplicity of the everyday. The art of zoom to assert: "heard up close, everything is a world".
The improbable manifests itself with the simplicity of the everyday.
The art of zoom to assert: "heard up close, everything is a world".
Steve Roden and Machinefabriek's Lichtung is a richly textured ambient album that explores field recordings through a refined electroacoustic lens. The album balances episodic variety with intimate coherence, offering haunting and soothing sound narratives. Roden's circular, natural soundscapes contrast with Machinefabriek's more dramatic, tension-filled passages. Their collaboration highlights the art of close listening, revealing mysterious sonic worlds hidden in everyday sounds. Explore Lichtung and dive into the mesmerizing world of intimate ambient soundscapes by Steve Roden & Machinefabriek.
A sound does not refer to anything but itself. Indeed, a sound does not refer. A sound simply is. The programmatically ordered music of the second is the human attempt to harness and translate what was free and original in the first. And, simply, "does not work".
A sound does not refer to anything but itself. Indeed, a sound does not refer. A sound simply is.
The programmatically ordered music of the second is the human attempt to harness and translate what was free and original in the first. And, simply, "does not work".
Jason Lescalleet's 'Songs About Nothing' is a complex, two-disc album exploring abstract and fragmented sound art. The first disc features chaotic, lo-fi, glitch-rich electroacoustic textures, while the second presents a more structured yet elusive soundscape incorporating field recordings and a Depeche Mode fragment. The album challenges traditional music interpretation, emphasizing sound's existence beyond human mediation with philosophical undertones inspired by Nietzsche. Dive into the abstract world of Jason Lescalleet's 'Songs About Nothing'—experience avant-garde soundscapes that challenge perception.
Strange Dreams after a longer-than-usual night, confused memories, glasses of Dry Martini and lots of ice, an otherworldly beautiful nymph, dark-haired and ice-eyed. A resounding silence replied to this question. Obscured by reverbs of amber pop in the style of Deerhunter, by the minimal and artisanal sound of Califone.
Strange Dreams after a longer-than-usual night, confused memories, glasses of Dry Martini and lots of ice, an otherworldly beautiful nymph, dark-haired and ice-eyed.
A resounding silence replied to this question. Obscured by reverbs of amber pop in the style of Deerhunter, by the minimal and artisanal sound of Califone.
Alex Calder's Strange Dreams is an evocative indie pop album steeped in layered, atmospheric soundscapes inspired by Deerhunter, Califone, and 4AD’s darkest wave. The review paints a poetic picture of the album's haunting mood, filled with nostalgic illusions and cinematic reflections. It captures the listener's imagination through vivid metaphors and a dreamy emotional tone. Overall, the album is praised for its unique blend of melancholia and immersive sound design. Dive into Alex Calder's Strange Dreams and immerse yourself in a haunting indie pop journey filled with poetic nostalgia and dreamy soundscapes.
The world is a computer. I am a number. My body? Do I still have a body? Am I still my body? It’s the end of the world, let’s get comfortable, relax, and enjoy its death.
The world is a computer. I am a number. My body? Do I still have a body? Am I still my body?
It’s the end of the world, let’s get comfortable, relax, and enjoy its death.
The review presents Kraftwerk's Electric Cafe as a neo-futuristic, minimalist electronic album featuring nonstop technopop rhythms and industrial sounds. It explores themes of human and machine hybridization, existentialism, and the mechanization of society. The tone is reflective and philosophical, highlighting music as both a political and artistic flow. While stylistically evocative, the review offers a balanced view with a mid-level rating. Dive into Kraftwerk's Electric Cafe and experience the future of electronic music today.
The mausoleum of the hero’s physical courage shatters in front of the chains of the will to power. Finally, justice applied to human flesh is necrosis where the amputation of the Divine arrives inevitably.
The mausoleum of the hero’s physical courage shatters in front of the chains of the will to power.
Finally, justice applied to human flesh is necrosis where the amputation of the Divine arrives inevitably.
This review offers a poetic and philosophical interpretation of Omero's Iliade, focusing on the complex nature of heroism, justice, and human frailty. It reflects on the iconic characters and tragic themes while acknowledging the enduring power of the epic. The language is metaphorical and thoughtful, engaging deeply with the text’s symbolic and cultural meanings. The reviewer rates the work modestly, appreciating its depth but highlighting its challenging nature. Dive into Omero's Iliade and uncover the timeless struggles of heroism and human nature through this profound epic.
The march that opens and closes the composition... is the first march ever written for a funeral. It sounds like something irrevocable, sudden. Like death, indeed.
The march that opens and closes the composition... is the first march ever written for a funeral.
It sounds like something irrevocable, sudden. Like death, indeed.
This review delves into Henry Purcell's Funeral Music for Queen Mary, highlighting its historic performance at Westminster Abbey. Purcell's composition, noted as possibly more profound than Mozart's funeral music, blends powerful brass and tender choral voices. The piece's groundbreaking funeral march and Purcell's unique baroque style are explored, alongside the emotional and atmospheric qualities tied to its gothic setting. Discover the haunting elegance of Purcell’s Funeral Music—listen and immerse yourself in this historic baroque masterpiece today.
Amanda, already the androgynous muse of Dalí’s art androgyny, with her perpetual Sphinx-like presence that continuously triggers the little question inside us. Tam-tam-produces a new situation in the landscape of easy-listening music, elevating everything towards cultured-wild shores where the rhythmic carnival of bunga-bunga is concrete.
Amanda, already the androgynous muse of Dalí’s art androgyny, with her perpetual Sphinx-like presence that continuously triggers the little question inside us.
Tam-tam-produces a new situation in the landscape of easy-listening music, elevating everything towards cultured-wild shores where the rhythmic carnival of bunga-bunga is concrete.
Amanda Lear’s Tam-Tam is celebrated as a Mediterranean masterpiece in the Italo disco genre, elevating 1980s disco with cultured and sensual rhythms. The review highlights Lear’s unique androgynous muse image and the album’s sophisticated synth-pop style. The work stands in contrast to Anglo-Saxon disco, emphasizing Italian creativity and cultural depth. Overall, the album is praised for its hypnotic allure and artistic boldness. Dive into Amanda Lear’s Tam-Tam and experience the hypnotic rhythms and timeless Italo disco charm today!
"Which band on their first record could host David Sylvian and Steve Howe and start an album with a rhythmic and hypnotic song, using Poe’s ‘Dream Within a Dream’ as lyrics? These guys aren’t normal, they’ll become huge!" "Now the cassette is yours, you are my sister and you my brother, even if you are Genoese..."
"Which band on their first record could host David Sylvian and Steve Howe and start an album with a rhythmic and hypnotic song, using Poe’s ‘Dream Within a Dream’ as lyrics? These guys aren’t normal, they’ll become huge!"
"Now the cassette is yours, you are my sister and you my brother, even if you are Genoese..."
This review of Propaganda's 1985 album A Secret Wish blends a passionate account of the band's innovative synthpop sound with a deeply personal narrative involving friendship, trauma, and resilience. The author recalls characters from youth, reflecting on their struggles, while highlighting the album's artistic impact. Claudia Brücken's distinctive voice and the presence of notable guests like David Sylvian and Steve Howe underscore the album's uniqueness. Ultimately, the review connects music to vivid memories and emotional healing. Dive into Propaganda's A Secret Wish — listen, feel the 80s synthwave magic, and discover the unforgettable story behind the music.
I can affirm with absolute certainty and without any margin of error that good old Fabbri... is really him: one of the heroes of my childhood: the missing Lurch from The Addams Family! I sat through these almost two hours of tangled proto-political-war-like discussions... solely to carry out an ongoing check on a fact that has been gnawing away at my mind for a long time now.
I can affirm with absolute certainty and without any margin of error that good old Fabbri... is really him: one of the heroes of my childhood: the missing Lurch from The Addams Family!
I sat through these almost two hours of tangled proto-political-war-like discussions... solely to carry out an ongoing check on a fact that has been gnawing away at my mind for a long time now.
The review humorously recounts the author's attendance at Dario Fabbri's challenging geopolitics lecture. Despite initial confusion about the topic, the author appreciates Fabbri's vast knowledge, sharp irony, and engaging delivery. Booking early secured a front-row seat, enhancing the experience. Ultimately, Fabbri's personality and expertise stood out, earning the author's admiration. Discover Dario Fabbri's captivating geopolitics lecture—read the full review and dive into world affairs with wit and knowledge!
The end is not a defeat. You don’t cry, just smile. The monster dies but it dies still hungry—it's had its fill of lives.
The end is not a defeat. You don’t cry, just smile.
The monster dies but it dies still hungry—it's had its fill of lives.
This review reflects on the poetic and contemplative nature of Alessandro Aronadio's Era Ora, focusing on themes of finality and acceptance. The film is described as ending with bittersweet emotions, urging not to cry but to smile at the close. The review appreciates the subtle emotions conveyed, though it remains measured in overall enthusiasm. Discover the poetic closure of Era Ora—explore this emotional journey today.
Space is just noise as much as the time of 'SpaceisOnlyNoise' is marked only by sounds. A kind of nebulous ambient-pop hovers, a controlled, oblique, remote melancholy where even brief minimalist sketches are fundamental pieces of the narrative continuum.
Space is just noise as much as the time of 'SpaceisOnlyNoise' is marked only by sounds.
A kind of nebulous ambient-pop hovers, a controlled, oblique, remote melancholy where even brief minimalist sketches are fundamental pieces of the narrative continuum.
Nicolas Jaar's debut album 'Space Is Only Noise' is praised for its intricate blend of ambient, downtempo, and indie-pop sounds, creating a hypnotic and melancholic atmosphere. The review highlights the album's cohesion, experimental nature, and emotional resonance, comparing its narrative to an enchanting cityscape or cinematic experience. Jaar's artistry is celebrated as transformative and unique, making this album a standout in electronic music. Dive into the hypnotic world of Nicolas Jaar's 'Space Is Only Noise'—listen now for an unforgettable ambient experience.
Vladislav Delay has the gift of being able to tell stories based solely on the environmental details of makeshift urban cross-sections. The four long sketches of Entain speak of just as many Dubliners in frantic search of epiphanies after sunset has activated a certain sixth sense in them.
Vladislav Delay has the gift of being able to tell stories based solely on the environmental details of makeshift urban cross-sections.
The four long sketches of Entain speak of just as many Dubliners in frantic search of epiphanies after sunset has activated a certain sixth sense in them.
The review praises Vladislav Delay’s Entain for its evocative, nocturnal soundscapes painted with pure electronic elements. It highlights the album's narrative depth and calls it a masterful representation of urban environments after dark. The reviewer relates the music to tangible, sensory experiences and compares its style favorably with other experimental artists. Despite a complex and reflective tone, the album is celebrated as an exquisite electronic work worth exploring. Dive into Vladislav Delay’s Entain and experience the captivating stories woven through pure electronic soundscapes after dark.
"Sanremo also has good things at times... but is it really worth it?" "A circus that gives priority to memes and making a splash rather than giving space to music ends with being what it fundamentally is, that is everything bland there is in the world."
"Sanremo also has good things at times... but is it really worth it?"
"A circus that gives priority to memes and making a splash rather than giving space to music ends with being what it fundamentally is, that is everything bland there is in the world."
This detailed review of Sanremo 2023 offers a highly sarcastic and critical perspective on the festival's organization, performers, and musical selections. The author finds many performances mediocre or forgettable, criticizes celebrity appearances and speeches, and expresses fatigue with the event’s length and format. Despite the biting tone, a few artists and moments receive mild praise. Ultimately, the review conveys disappointment mixed with reluctant engagement. Discover the unvarnished truth of Sanremo 2023—read the full review and dive into the highs and lows of Italy's iconic music festival.
Thanks to Last.fm, however, a great tool that tracks listening habits and provides interesting statistics, it’s possible to create a general—not just musical—overview. Caught them by sheer luck this summer in Bari. You know the concert that becomes an occasion to delve deeply into discographies and the post-live euphoria effect?
Thanks to Last.fm, however, a great tool that tracks listening habits and provides interesting statistics, it’s possible to create a general—not just musical—overview.
Caught them by sheer luck this summer in Bari. You know the concert that becomes an occasion to delve deeply into discographies and the post-live euphoria effect?
The review reflects on a personal journey through the most played songs of 2022, highlighting tracks from various genres like indie rock, punk, and electronic music. Using tools like Last.fm, the author connects memories and emotions to each song and artist. Notable mentions include Suede, Chemical Brothers, Pennywise, and Keane among others, with personal anecdotes enriching the experience. The album serves as a diverse snapshot of meaningful music throughout the year. Explore these top tracks of 2022 and rediscover the sounds that shaped the year’s musical landscape!
The album lasts about an hour and is certainly suitable for absorbed and demanding listening. I assure you that the bravest will remain firmly in their seats and let themselves be led by Noise & Paradox to the frontiers of the galaxy.
The album lasts about an hour and is certainly suitable for absorbed and demanding listening.
I assure you that the bravest will remain firmly in their seats and let themselves be led by Noise & Paradox to the frontiers of the galaxy.
Transmograpfication by Noise & Paradox offers an evocative journey into cosmic soundscapes blended with jazz-inspired drum and bass rhythms. Released in 1998 during the genre’s early wave, the album uniquely melds German cosmic influences with UK breakbeat. Its complex layers and abstract moments invite absorbed listening, balancing experimental psychedelia with accessible structure. The review celebrates the album as an underrated gem for adventurous listeners. Embark on a cosmic sonic journey with Noise & Paradox's Transmograpfication—listen and explore a groundbreaking fusion of drum and bass!
With a certain cunning, this work could be considered in some ways even better than the acclaimed 'Play,' certainly more sincere, less sleazy, and without any pretense. This album sounds just like those slightly faded Sunday afternoons returning from the usual day trip to a remote farmhouse, with the sun never finishing setting.
With a certain cunning, this work could be considered in some ways even better than the acclaimed 'Play,' certainly more sincere, less sleazy, and without any pretense.
This album sounds just like those slightly faded Sunday afternoons returning from the usual day trip to a remote farmhouse, with the sun never finishing setting.
This review encourages listeners to view Moby's Play: The B Sides beyond previous biases, appreciating it as a sincere and skillful ambient instrumental album. It portrays the work as more honest and less commercial than his mainstream successes. Despite minor flaws, the album offers a pleasant and lively sequence of chamber electronica tracks reminiscent of earlier ambient works. The reviewer likens the album’s spirit to a tough and sincere fight for relevance, much like a Serie B football league. Give Play: The B Sides a listen and discover Moby’s heartfelt ambient sound beyond the hits.
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