Patty Pravo today seems like the best Vasco of the past times: grit, anger, emotions that transform into slogans... all from the gut.

 'La vita è qui' is a great rock piece where Pravo in the lyrics winks at Vasco: we are just us, we are just us, and we are alive now!!!

Patty Pravo delivers a heartfelt and raw album with 'Nella terra dei pinguini,' showcasing grit and emotion rarely found today. The work includes collaborations with Sangiorgi and features rock-inspired tracks reminiscent of Vasco Rossi’s energy. Despite some off-key moments, the album maintains artistic value and memorable performances. Notable songs like 'La vita è qui' and 'Il vento e le rose' highlight the album's strength and enduring appeal. Listen to Patty Pravo's 'Nella terra dei pinguini' and experience a powerful blend of raw emotion and rock artistry!

 "This album can be interpreted as one sees fit; it can be considered a mere cash grab or a brilliant stroke."

 "The individual versions of the tracks on this album are of excellent quality, but taken together, it’s hard to envision enormous commercial success."

David Bowie's Toy album is a fascinating rediscovery of his early work, featuring re-recorded songs from the mid-1960s with a modern touch. The album, delayed for a decade, showcases Bowie's musical range and provides fans with a nostalgic yet fresh experience. While not destined for commercial success, it highlights Bowie's creative process and serves as a unique closing circle in his prolific career. Discover the hidden treasures of David Bowie's Toy album and experience his early classics reinvented with new life!

 "The result is a proof of love toward music and poetry, in one of the most heartfelt concerts history remembers."

 "Lou, now in his sixties, calls on musicians of caliber and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, bringing a delicate material to life."

Lou Reed’s Berlin Live at St. Anns Warehouse DVD revisits the complex and initially misunderstood 1973 album. The live performance, supported by accomplished musicians and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, presents a raw and heartfelt interpretation of the album’s tragic love story. Decades after its original commercial failure, Berlin now stands as a celebrated concept album. The concert’s simple yet deeply moving staging underscores Reed’s poetic storytelling and emotional connection to the material. Discover Lou Reed’s Berlin live performance—watch the DVD and experience a timeless rock masterpiece redefined.

 Pontecorvo directs a work of rare beauty and charm, using an extremely realistic language that permeates the entire work.

 I was struck by the phrase that the French colonel utters... 'not to be a fascist or an oppressor, also for having participated with his company in the French resistance against the Nazi occupier.'

This review praises Gillo Pontecorvo’s The Battle of Algiers as a rare, realistic portrayal of the Algerian struggle for independence. It highlights the director’s use of non-professional actors, authentic locations, and stark black-and-white imagery to build a documentary-like tension. The review delves into the film’s nuanced presentation of both Algerian insurgents and French colonizers, noting an underlying European rationality that complicates simple good-versus-evil narratives. Ultimately, it regards the film as a timeless, thought-provoking work. Watch The Battle of Algiers to experience a powerful, realistic cinematic journey into history and resistance.

 Beyond The 4th Door begins with the hypnotic guitars of 'Ancient Echoes', reminiscent of Ash Ra Tempel and early Gottsching.

 'Galactic Derelict' stands out as a Hawkwind space ritual with acid guitars and prominent drums in improvisation.

Eternal Tapestry’s 2011 album Beyond The 4th Door presents a richly atmospheric blend of psychedelic and ambient rock. The band delivers hypnotic, spatial soundscapes with clear influences from Floyd, Hawkwind, and Popol Vuh. Standout tracks feature acid guitar riffs and cosmic rhythms, creating an immersive listening experience. It's a rewarding album for fans of cerebral and exploratory psychedelic music. Dive into Eternal Tapestry’s cosmic psychedelic sound—listen to Beyond The 4th Door today!

 Schöne Neue Extrawelt ranks among the best albums of the past decade, an authentic journey as have been heard very few.

 Extrawelt know what they want and they get it: creating a trip to transport the listener, between cold technology and a warm human touch, between future and psychedelia.

Extrawelt’s 2008 album Schöne Neue Extrawelt stands out as an inspired, original, and uncategorizable techno masterpiece. It blends melodic minimalism, psy-trance influences, and IDM experimentation. Long tracks create a unique journey between cold technology and warm human touch. The album is praised for its musical personality, intricate production, and evocative atmosphere. Though complex, it rewards patient listeners with a monumental electronic experience. Dive into Extrawelt’s Schöne Neue Extrawelt and experience one of techno’s most visionary journeys today!

 "RiproPongo is the project that is dearest to me from Angelini. I love this sense of starting over, of getting up after a fall, of awakening after darkness."

 "An album played without constraints, full of the desire to jump back into the game, proving you’re much more than a hit or a product."

RiproPongo represents Roberto Angelini's heartfelt return to his musical roots with an eclectic and jazz-inspired EP. The project highlights his talent, sensitivity, and a desire to restart creatively beyond commercial pressures. Through four carefully crafted tracks, Angelini reconnects with his passion and artistic identity, creating a work filled with depth and warmth. The EP is a testament to resilience and artistic authenticity. Explore Roberto Angelini's soulful RiproPongo EP and experience a musical journey of rebirth and heartfelt artistry.

 From a book like “All the Pretty Horses,” one might have expected a frankly better cinematic outcome.

 It is once again the strong feeling of friendship that triumphs over everything.

Billy Bob Thornton’s third directorial effort brings Cormac McCarthy’s novel All the Pretty Horses to the screen with mixed results. While the film powerfully captures the friendship between the protagonists and the harsh realities they face, it falls into predictable sentimentality and fragmented subplots. The love story adds little freshness, but the prison sequence is well-handled, portraying despair and affliction with precision. Discover the cinematic journey of friendship and struggle in Billy Bob Thornton’s All the Pretty Horses.

 "The music creates the same union between modern technology and homage to old Europe."

 "The four German robots, at the peak of their inspiration, aimed for the formal perfection of their music."

This review celebrates Kraftwerk's 1977 album Trans-Europe Express as a pioneering work that fused technology and music into a new artistic form. It highlights the band's transformation of musicianship into a worker-machine hybrid and their influence on electronic and pop music. The album is praised for its European melodic spirit, innovative sound design, and timeless cultural symbolism. The review underscores the album’s role as a landmark in electronic music history and its lasting impact on future genres. Dive into Kraftwerk’s Trans-Europe Express and experience the groundbreaking fusion of technology and melody that shaped electronic music forever.

 Wes Montgomery rightfully belongs to the select group of very few jazz guitarists who have left a mark that goes well beyond the boundaries of the six-string world.

 An album of excellent craftsmanship.

Wes Montgomery’s 1963 album Guitar On The Go highlights his distinctive guitar phrasing within a trio setting. The record blends hard bop, blues, and mainstream jazz influences, featuring strong performances by Melvin Rhyne on Hammond organ and notable drummers George Brown and Jimmy Cobb. Although not as groundbreaking as his previous work, this album remains an excellent example of Montgomery's craftsmanship and jazz excellence. Explore Wes Montgomery’s timeless guitar mastery—listen to Guitar On The Go and dive into classic jazz brilliance today!

 Asylum is one of the clearest manifestations of their abilities and limitations.

 The overall result is an art-rock pastiche tinged with sarcasm and esoteric hints.

The Legendary Pink Dots' 1985 album Asylum showcases a range of creative ideas and a rich mix of instruments and vocal styles. While not a monumental masterpiece, it remains one of their most cohesive and best works. The album blends genres like art-rock, krautrock, and electronic folk, with haunting, ironic, and esoteric undertones. Notable tracks include 'Echo Police' and 'Gorgon Zola's Baby', which highlight their unique flair and inventive approach. Discover the unique world of The Legendary Pink Dots' Asylum—listen now and explore their rich avant-garde soundscapes!

 "Cirkus One is a well-produced record, presenting a sound that is relatively clean and enjoyable."

 “Among the ‘secondary’ formations of English prog, this group is truly a band to discover, to listen to and listen to again.”

Cirkus One is a noteworthy 1973 British progressive rock album blending symphonic elements and classic prog influences like King Crimson and Yes. Despite limited fame, its well-produced sound and strong vocal performance make it a hidden gem worth revisiting. The album balances melodic and rock tracks, showcasing the band's varied talents. Bonus tracks on the 2001 remaster fall short, but the original material remains compelling. Explore Cirkus One to uncover a classic yet overlooked progressive rock treasure from the 1970s.

 "Blue Sky - Night Thunder is the fresco of a mysterious and fascinating wild west, filled with suggestions and places of the soul."

 "A product so inspired, particular, and imbued with similar atmospheres and sensations is something truly precious, more unique than rare."

Blue Sky - Night Thunder is a captivating country album by Michael Martin Murphey, blending evocative storytelling with refined melodies. The album features standout tracks like 'Wildfire' and 'Desert Rat,' showcasing a unique mix of country, psychedelic, and folk influences. It's considered one of Murphey's finest works and remains a treasured classic for fans of 1970s country music. Dive into the timeless sounds of Michael Martin Murphey by listening to Blue Sky - Night Thunder today!

 "They unleash remarkable anger and power, thanks also to the good skills of the drummer."

 "The lyrics... are the usual ones of hardcore music... treated with too much superficiality, stuffing it with many gratuitous and, in my opinion, unnecessary vulgarities."

Woptime’s second album, Il giorno del giudizio, delivers energetic hardcore infused with metal influences reminiscent of late 80s New York punk. The album’s short runtime features strong instrumentation despite just one guitar. However, the lyrics rely on overused themes and excessive vulgarities, lacking depth or innovation. Overall, it’s a decent but unremarkable release in the Italian hardcore scene. Discover Woptime’s raw hardcore energy and explore Italy’s punk roots with Il giorno del giudizio today!

 "This is the Japanese version of Emilie Autumn!"

 The general impression is thus that Kanon could have done more: talent and creativity are not lacking, but she needs to break away from repetitive song structures.

Kanon Wakeshima's debut album 'Shinshoku Dolce' offers a dark classical fusion highlighted by her cello skills and electronic elements. The album's style draws comparisons to Emilie Autumn but with a more accessible cello focus. Despite interesting atmospheres and a few standout singles, a repetitive song structure and limited vocal range hold it back from greatness. Overall, the album is original and promising but somewhat restrained. Listen to Kanon Wakeshima’s Shinshoku Dolce and discover a unique blend of cello and electronic dark classical music.

 Don’t even think you’re faced with an unbearably boring and incomprehensible legal treatise because you couldn’t be further from the truth.

 The good magistrate, the calm and respected one, is the bad cowardly and corrupt magistrate.

Bruno Tinti’s Toghe Rotte offers a candid and accessible critique of Italy’s flawed justice system. The book combines real anecdotes with clear explanations of criminal law, highlighting political pressure and corruption within magistrates. Its irony and simplicity engage readers beyond legal experts. Highly recommended for those interested in justice, politics, and law reform. Discover the untold truth of Italy’s justice system with Bruno Tinti’s compelling and clear Toghe Rotte—read it now!

 The book slips away from you page after page and ends way too soon.

 Wilbur manages again what many writers fail: the story envelops and involves the reader.

Wilbur Smith's La Legge del Deserto departs from his usual family sagas to present a fresh, thrilling tale set in modern Africa. The novel features original characters combating religious extremism, enriched with historical and technical details. While not reaching his absolute best, the book captivates with its fast pace and engaging storyline. Fans will appreciate the familiar blend of heroism and dramatic flaws, making it a highly recommended read. Dive into La Legge del Deserto and experience Wilbur Smith's captivating new adventure today!

 The singer’s voice is an added touch... An "acid and disturbing growl" that truly represents the sick nature of this band’s work.

 Their creativity paints a futuristic and imaginable picture of what music will be like in 2020.

2 Times Terror delivers a compelling industrial metal experience infused with 90s disco dance and Brazilian fusion. The album 'Equals One Sudden Death' spans 10 tracks that balance heavy sounds with rhythmic dance elements. Notable tracks like 'Ikavassa Paikassa' and 'Forever Mine' showcase the band’s creativity. The singer’s distinctive acid growl enhances the album’s intense and unique vibe. This debut offers a futuristic glimpse into evolving metal music. Discover the electrifying fusion of industrial metal and dance — listen to 2 Times Terror’s 'Equals One Sudden Death' now!

 Dodici lettere d'amore encapsulates all of Pippo Pollina’s music, his stories, his history, his culture, and his enormous soul.

 Love becomes the common thread in his tales dictated by the wandering spirit that will characterize him as long as he lives.

Pippo Pollina’s album Dodici Lettere d'Amore captures his essence as a wandering singer-songwriter whose music intertwines love, culture, and stories from around the world. Released in 1995 for the Central European market, the album showcases a blend of folk, acoustic, and electric rock styles with poetic lyrics inspired by various international artists and writers. Despite his long career, Pollina has struggled for recognition in Italy, his birthplace. The album highlights his rough yet expressive voice and emphasizes themes of solitude, love, and a deep connection to Palermo. Discover the heartfelt melodies and poetic stories of Pippo Pollina in Dodici Lettere d'Amore—listen and feel the soul of his music today!

 ‘‘Instinct and Rage’’ is the roar of a generation that expresses its discomfort and disgust towards the society that suffocates it.

 An authentic, spontaneous, engaging album that proudly flaunts its territorial origin.

IN.SI.DIA's debut album Istinto e rabbia powerfully channels the anger and frustrations of Italian suburban youth through raw and authentic thrash metal. Rooted in the 1980s extreme scene, the album combines hardcore/punk influences and Italian lyrics to emphasize its cultural identity. Highlights include the Pantera-like instrumental 'Satanka' and the rebellious cover of Negazione's 'Tutti pazzi.' This album stands as a key milestone in Italy's national metal history. Listen to IN.SI.DIA's Istinto e rabbia and dive into the raw energy of Italy's thrash metal roots!