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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.
Jack is a saint who fits well in hell and the devils are all his friends. Singapore is the side effect of a dream. Port of an army of saints.
Jack is a saint who fits well in hell and the devils are all his friends.
Singapore is the side effect of a dream. Port of an army of saints.
Saint Jack, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, offers a poetic and gritty glimpse into 1970s Singapore’s nightlife and underworld. Centered on Jack Flowers, a complex American running a brothel, the film blends raw realism with elegiac storytelling. The review highlights the evocative atmosphere, social context, and Ben Gazzara’s unforgettable performance. A unique, nonconformist film bridging New Hollywood with an ethnographic narrative. Discover the haunting beauty and grime of 1970s Singapore through Saint Jack’s unforgettable story and atmosphere. Watch now!
Miracles, sometimes, happen. The Auditorium Vol. 1 is a lesson taught by two masters who remind us that hip-hop is not just champagne, big cars, and dubious jewelry, but it is the mirror of a decades-old culture with roots firmly planted elsewhere.
Miracles, sometimes, happen.
The Auditorium Vol. 1 is a lesson taught by two masters who remind us that hip-hop is not just champagne, big cars, and dubious jewelry, but it is the mirror of a decades-old culture with roots firmly planted elsewhere.
The Auditorium Vol. 1 is a masterful collaboration between rapper Common and producer Pete Rock that blends soul and hip-hop with a timeless quality. The album pays homage to black music legends while delivering fresh beats and insightful lyrics. With a mostly relaxed and thoughtful mood, the record highlights the artists' maturity and deep respect for the genre's roots. It successfully balances nostalgia with innovation, making it a standout release in contemporary hip-hop. Discover the soulful hip-hop magic of Common and Pete Rock in The Auditorium Vol. 1 — listen now and experience a timeless collaboration!
A sulking child, with his little Cossack coat. Childhood photos, reluctant portraits of the musician as a brat. Foresteppe shuns words, the easy path of storytelling. And tells silent stories, papier-mâché landscapes.
A sulking child, with his little Cossack coat. Childhood photos, reluctant portraits of the musician as a brat.
Foresteppe shuns words, the easy path of storytelling. And tells silent stories, papier-mâché landscapes.
Foresteppe's album 'No Time To Hurry' offers a nostalgic and dreamy musical experience inspired by Siberian landscapes and childhood memories. Egor Klochikhin tells silent stories through delicate, clear melodies without relying on words. The music evokes safe refuges and reflective moments. It's an evocative journey marked by warm, ambient folk sounds. Dive into Foresteppe's 'No Time To Hurry' and let the warm, dreamy sounds of Siberia transport you to timeless memories.
‘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 Ape of Naples stands as a monument to the artistic audacity of Coil, confirming them as one of the fundamental pillars of experimental electronic music." "It is an almost inhuman experience, a journey into the abyss of the human mind that leaves an indelible imprint on our soul."
"The Ape of Naples stands as a monument to the artistic audacity of Coil, confirming them as one of the fundamental pillars of experimental electronic music."
"It is an almost inhuman experience, a journey into the abyss of the human mind that leaves an indelible imprint on our soul."
Coil's The Ape of Naples is a posthumous album that offers a mystical and emotional journey through experimental electronic music. The review highlights the album's blend of dark lyricism, spiritual themes, and creative audacity. Tracks like "Fire of the Mind" and "It's in my Blood" showcase emotional depth and sonic mastery, while moments of light provide balance. The album stands as a lasting tribute to John Balance and Coil's innovative spirit. Dive into Coil's The Ape of Naples and experience a transcendent journey through sound and soul.
Flaming Creatures erases the lines — a protest shout screamed at the top of their lungs. It looks like a poorly made Dreyer film from the 30s, very poorly, but with a perfectly chosen soundtrack.
Flaming Creatures erases the lines — a protest shout screamed at the top of their lungs.
It looks like a poorly made Dreyer film from the 30s, very poorly, but with a perfectly chosen soundtrack.
Flaming Creatures (1963) by Jack Smith is a borderline chaotic experimental film capturing wild, improvised parties blending gender and sexuality. Its style defies norms with no plot and unsettling visuals. Though the film is technically flawed, its provocative critique of societal conventions and censorship made it iconic in underground cinema history. Explore the wild world of Jack Smith's Flaming Creatures and experience the groundbreaking protest of 1960s underground cinema.
The spirit of Sprung Aus Den Wolken hovers among those ruins like crows gliding over decomposed flesh, a spirit as pure as crystal-clear mountain water. A manifesto of overflowing creativity, a mutant and bastard offspring of those filthy ruins.
The spirit of Sprung Aus Den Wolken hovers among those ruins like crows gliding over decomposed flesh, a spirit as pure as crystal-clear mountain water.
A manifesto of overflowing creativity, a mutant and bastard offspring of those filthy ruins.
The review celebrates Sprung Aus Den Wolken's debut album as a fiercely creative and raw manifestation of early 80s Berlin post-punk and proto-techno energy. The album rejects traditional music myths and dives into a bare, psychoactive soundscape. Characterized by groovy funk bass, tribal percussion, and experimental electronics, the music is described as a mutant offspring of Berlin’s decaying cultural ruins. The intense and surreal sonic atmosphere is praised for its originality and emotional depth. Discover the raw and psychedelic sounds of Sprung Aus Den Wolken—listen now and immerse yourself in Berlin’s underground energy!
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.
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.
"That 'I love you' from which the rebellion and ruin of Winston and Julia starts... seemed so frightening to unleash that whole system against the two poor sacrificial victims." "More than those half-asses of the IRD, the Americans had well understood the potential of your books and, especially, those two 'guides' of anti-communism that were 'Animal Farm' and '1984'."
"That 'I love you' from which the rebellion and ruin of Winston and Julia starts... seemed so frightening to unleash that whole system against the two poor sacrificial victims."
"More than those half-asses of the IRD, the Americans had well understood the potential of your books and, especially, those two 'guides' of anti-communism that were 'Animal Farm' and '1984'."
This review is a deeply personal and reflective meditation on George Orwell's 1984, blending biography, politics, and the symbolic power of love and rebellion. The author muses over Orwell’s complex life, the commercial history of his works, and the enduring cultural relevance of his warnings against totalitarianism. It acknowledges the novel’s limitations and evolving interpretations while revering its core message. Dive into an evocative reflection on Orwell's 1984 and rediscover its enduring power and relevance today.
"Thought Gang is ultimately a Spiritual Commando that tends to isolationism and psychic communication." "In the chaos of noise are hidden all the potential sounds that can become music."
"Thought Gang is ultimately a Spiritual Commando that tends to isolationism and psychic communication."
"In the chaos of noise are hidden all the potential sounds that can become music."
Thought Gang's self-titled album offers a challenging but rewarding fusion of industrial noise, dissonant jazz, and spoken word. The music explores themes of destruction, chaos, and existential decay through experimental soundscapes and unconventional vocals. Drawing comparisons to Tom Waits and Naked City, the band embraces noise as a creative force while provoking listeners to rethink conventional beauty. This album is a deep dive into a darkly surreal world that demands focused listening. Dive into the dissonant world of Thought Gang—listen now and explore a unique sonic journey through noise and jazz.
Pickett, with his powerful voice and ruthless grit, brands the performances fiercely, resulting in one of the greatest soul albums of the era. The record is frightfully consistent and doesn’t allow a single moment to catch your breath.
Pickett, with his powerful voice and ruthless grit, brands the performances fiercely, resulting in one of the greatest soul albums of the era.
The record is frightfully consistent and doesn’t allow a single moment to catch your breath.
This review praises Wilson Pickett's 1966 album, highlighting its role as a landmark in soul music history. It emphasizes Pickett's powerful voice combined with top-tier session musicians from both Muscle Shoals and Stax. The album's social and musical context, including race collaboration and chart success, is detailed. Key tracks like "Land of 1000 Dances" and "In The Midnight Hour" demonstrate its lasting impact. Overall, it firmly situates the album as pivotal to soul and popular music evolution. Listen to The Exciting Wilson Pickett today and experience one of the greatest soul albums of the 60s!
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.
"Marsha used her bulky and ungovernable body like a brick (or a bottle) to be thrown against every form of control and dominance long before that night at the Stonewall Inn." "If you title an album with something like: 'My Ass Was a Bridge for You to Cross,' well, I don’t think there’s much room for interpretation!"
"Marsha used her bulky and ungovernable body like a brick (or a bottle) to be thrown against every form of control and dominance long before that night at the Stonewall Inn."
"If you title an album with something like: 'My Ass Was a Bridge for You to Cross,' well, I don’t think there’s much room for interpretation!"
This review explores Anohni & the Johnsons' album 'My Back Was a Bridge for You To Cross' as a powerful, politically charged work honoring Marsha P. Johnson and Stonewall legacy. The music sheds past baroque styles for a more essential, soul-inspired sound, drawing subtle inspiration from Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On.' Revered for its emotional depth and courageous commentary on body politics and identity, the album is praised as one of the best recent releases despite not reaching perfection. Discover Anohni & the Johnsons’ powerful new album honoring queer history and political courage—listen now and feel the legacy!
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