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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!
One of my favorite albums of the current decade is undoubtedly "Voyage" by Tanith. "Olympus By Dawn" deserves a lot of attention for its dreamy vocals and vintage drum sound.
One of my favorite albums of the current decade is undoubtedly "Voyage" by Tanith.
"Olympus By Dawn" deserves a lot of attention for its dreamy vocals and vintage drum sound.
Voyage by Tanith is a standout album honoring 70s and 80s hard rock and heavy metal with skillful musicianship and modern vocal interplay. The 43-minute album offers melodic variety, excellent production, and mythological lyrics. Highlights include the vocal duets and standout tracks like "Olympus By Dawn." The band successfully blends nostalgia with fresh energy, recommended for fans of classic heavy rock. Experience the powerful nostalgia and melodic mastery of Tanith's Voyage—listen now and embark on a classic hard rock journey!
"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.
Karen sings with a 'normalcy' that leaves one astonished, hiding a chasm you cannot help but be attracted to. That little album is a subdued scream, a rebellion born defeated, a whispered martyrdom of immeasurable talent burned by conformity.
Karen sings with a 'normalcy' that leaves one astonished, hiding a chasm you cannot help but be attracted to.
That little album is a subdued scream, a rebellion born defeated, a whispered martyrdom of immeasurable talent burned by conformity.
This review chronicles Karen Carpenter’s journey from a supportive family musician to a tragically constrained star. It highlights the pressures behind her public image, her battle with anorexia, and the artistic rebellion embodied in her solo album. Though her life was marked by suffering, her voice and talent remain timeless and deeply affecting. Discover the heartfelt story and timeless music of Karen Carpenter – listen to her solo album and explore her legacy today.
"Fragile pop gems, lost in the drift of a semi-asleep sound and almost at the limit of the perceptual threshold." "An album so beautiful that you don’t know whether to laugh or cry, and then a smile escapes from those who, at least for a moment, have found a home."
"Fragile pop gems, lost in the drift of a semi-asleep sound and almost at the limit of the perceptual threshold."
"An album so beautiful that you don’t know whether to laugh or cry, and then a smile escapes from those who, at least for a moment, have found a home."
Cindy Lee’s Diamond Jubilee is a beautifully fragile and retro-inspired pop album that blends dreamy, low-fi sounds with evocative queer imagery and emotional depth. Drawing on 50s and 60s pop influences, the record explores themes of loss, desire, and solitude. The album acts as a ghostly homage to starlets and music icons, wrapped in a semi-sleepy, atmospheric soundscape. Unavailable on mainstream platforms, it's a rare gem accessible mainly through YouTube and downloads. Dive into the dreamy world of Cindy Lee’s Diamond Jubilee—listen now on YouTube or download this fragile retro pop gem for free!
‘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!
"If paradise is like this, I will certainly be ready to welcome it when I have the chance." "Journey In Satchidananda is a journey without a destination towards all destinations, an all-encompassing place, and a metaphysical space, light and shadow, life and death."
"If paradise is like this, I will certainly be ready to welcome it when I have the chance."
"Journey In Satchidananda is a journey without a destination towards all destinations, an all-encompassing place, and a metaphysical space, light and shadow, life and death."
The review beautifully narrates Alice Coltrane's transformative journey into spirituality and music after John Coltrane's death. 'Journey in Satchidananda' is portrayed as a deeply emotional and innovative album blending jazz with Indian influences. The collaboration with Pharoah Sanders enhances the transcendental mood and virtuosic exploration. The album is described as a timeless, meditative journey full of love, pain, and spiritual depth. Dive into the transcendent sounds of 'Journey in Satchidananda' and experience Alice Coltrane's spiritual jazz masterpiece today.
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.
Between melody and dissonance, in precarious balance, Basho has found the squaring of his circle. His youthful ardor for primitivist minimalism... matures into suites so tempered, where the stasis of an intangible raga is poured out, sharpened in bursts of dissonance.
Between melody and dissonance, in precarious balance, Basho has found the squaring of his circle.
His youthful ardor for primitivist minimalism... matures into suites so tempered, where the stasis of an intangible raga is poured out, sharpened in bursts of dissonance.
The review delves into Robbie Basho’s album Venus in Cancer, framing it as a mature expression of his unique blend of primitivist acoustic guitar and mystical symbolism. Drawing parallels between Basho and the Japanese poet Matsuo Bashō, it highlights the album’s balance of melody and dissonance, its evocative imagery, and Basho’s distinctive voice. The review acknowledges the album’s depth while noting the artist’s eccentric approach and complex inspirations. Discover the mystical world of Robbie Basho’s Venus in Cancer—listen now and experience a unique blend of primitivism and poetic symbolism.
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 album is a masterpiece of inestimable and indescribable value. No artist will ever be so clear in describing the feelings and sensations experienced throughout life.
The album is a masterpiece of inestimable and indescribable value.
No artist will ever be so clear in describing the feelings and sensations experienced throughout life.
This review praises Suorah's second studio album 'Only Me' as a diverse and emotionally powerful work. It highlights standout tracks that mix reggaeton, dance, and EDM while exploring themes of fame, media scrutiny, and female empowerment. The reviewer expresses strong admiration for Suorah's talent and personal storytelling. The album is described as a groundbreaking and underappreciated masterpiece. Listen to Suorah's 'Only Me' and experience a fresh take on pop with emotional depth and irresistible beats!
The song is cheerful and rhythmic, immediately making you want to dance and smile at life! Cristina Scuccia, winner of The Voice in 2014, sheds her nun's habit and moves to Spain to work as a waitress.
The song is cheerful and rhythmic, immediately making you want to dance and smile at life!
Cristina Scuccia, winner of The Voice in 2014, sheds her nun's habit and moves to Spain to work as a waitress.
Cristina Scuccia transitions from her previous religious role to new beginnings in Spain, releasing a joyful and rhythmic single. The song inspires happiness and a desire to dance, with versions in Italian, Spanish, and English released between March and July 2023. It's a celebration of life and positivity through music. Listen to Cristina Scuccia’s vibrant new single and let the joyful rhythm brighten your day!
Behind the vaguely "Smithsian" cover lies a treasure chest of gems that reveal unexpected loves. "Unless" is a kind of bossa nova, leaden and suspended, with the trumpet epically in the background.
Behind the vaguely "Smithsian" cover lies a treasure chest of gems that reveal unexpected loves.
"Unless" is a kind of bossa nova, leaden and suspended, with the trumpet epically in the background.
Pale Fountains' debut album Pacific Street, released in 1984, is praised for its beautiful blend of 60s pop influences and ethereal, unique melodies. Despite receiving critical acclaim, the album did not achieve commercial success. The review highlights the talent of frontman Michael Head and the band's connection to notable influences like Burt Bacharach and Arthur Lee. The band’s later struggles and evolution into Shack are also briefly noted. Listen to Pale Fountains' Pacific Street and uncover the timeless charm of this overlooked classic.
"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.
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.
Riderless Horse is what happens when one no longer laughs, our sun eclipses, and there is no more desire to dance or knit. In its own way, a small monument to the spirit’s ability to survive despite everything.
Riderless Horse is what happens when one no longer laughs, our sun eclipses, and there is no more desire to dance or knit.
In its own way, a small monument to the spirit’s ability to survive despite everything.
Nina Nastasia's album Riderless Horse explores the complexities of love, pain, and emotional survival through intimate acoustic folk music. The review describes a journey from fragile refuge to dark despair and eventual hope. The album’s sparse yet dense production by Steve Albini highlights the raw emotions. Despite the tragic background involving Nastasia’s broken relationship and personal loss, the album is seen as a monument to resilience. Its emotional power creates a lasting impact, making it a deeply affecting experience. Listen to Riderless Horse for an unforgettable emotional folk experience about love and survival.
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