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"A record with a massive sound that skillfully mixes primordial death/black, with more modern thrash and typically 80s metalcore-punk." "Necrodeath were among the very few cases where a niche genre like death metal received a worthy response in our country and a certain resonance abroad."
"A record with a massive sound that skillfully mixes primordial death/black, with more modern thrash and typically 80s metalcore-punk."
"Necrodeath were among the very few cases where a niche genre like death metal received a worthy response in our country and a certain resonance abroad."
Necrodeath's 2009 album 'Mater Of All Evil' marks a powerful return after a decade of silence, blending thrash, death, and black metal with a modern and impactful production. The album stands out for its raw riffs, tight rhythms, and strong anti-Christian and Lovecraftian lyrical themes. This release revitalized the band's presence and demonstrated their influence on the extreme metal scene both in Italy and abroad. Recommended especially for new listeners wanting a compelling introduction to the band. Listen to 'Mater Of All Evil' and experience Necrodeath's fierce return to extreme metal glory!
"A collage photograph... shows us the best and the worst of a group that between 1966 and 1968 marked a fundamental point in the history of rock." "The Floyd of 'Apples and oranges' were striving not to lose pace and to keep the public’s attention high."
"A collage photograph... shows us the best and the worst of a group that between 1966 and 1968 marked a fundamental point in the history of rock."
"The Floyd of 'Apples and oranges' were striving not to lose pace and to keep the public’s attention high."
The review discusses Pink Floyd's 'Masters of Rock' (1974), a vinyl compilation of early singles and tracks. Though overshadowed by later successes, it offers insight into the band's initial psychedelic style and transitional phases. The album illustrates both the band's artistic growth and management pressures. It's viewed as a valuable though niche collection for dedicated fans and those interested in Pink Floyd's formative years. Discover Pink Floyd's rare early tracks and dive into their psychedelic origins with 'Masters of Rock' today!
Ms. Bozulich makes music for the soul, a tortured and bleeding soul, torn by a not too easy past. The concert was a fluctuation of experimental, alienating, and shocking pieces... hypnotically engaged the audience, immobile and completely captivated.
Ms. Bozulich makes music for the soul, a tortured and bleeding soul, torn by a not too easy past.
The concert was a fluctuation of experimental, alienating, and shocking pieces... hypnotically engaged the audience, immobile and completely captivated.
The review describes a unique, intimate live concert by Carla Bozulich and Massimo Pupillo at the Unwound Club in Padua. The performance blended experimental sounds with deeply emotional vocals, creating a hypnotic and captivating atmosphere. The reviewer was particularly moved by Bozulich's expressive voice and Pupillo's passionate bass, making the evening a memorable and touching musical experience. Discover the haunting beauty of Carla Bozulich and Massimo Pupillo's live show – listen now and dive into their hypnotic soundscapes!
"This album '23am' is very far from the sounds of the previous 'Dreamland'." "I highly recommend this album to anyone looking for new and stylish experiences even in Electronic music."
"This album '23am' is very far from the sounds of the previous 'Dreamland'."
"I highly recommend this album to anyone looking for new and stylish experiences even in Electronic music."
Robert Miles' second album 23am marks a significant shift from his debut Dreamland, exploring symphonic electronic and ambient styles. With long, connected tracks and innovative sounds, the album offers a modern and stylish listening experience. It is recommended for listeners seeking atmospheric and experimental electronic music rather than traditional dance beats. The review highlights standout tracks and the album's timeless appeal 13 years after release. Discover Robert Miles' unique electronic journey in 23am—listen now for a fresh ambient experience!
The really difficult part is asking relevant yet probing questions that can capture the interviewee’s attention and push them to speak freely about what truly interests them. I never changed direction; I just waited. The relationship with books has always been good.
The really difficult part is asking relevant yet probing questions that can capture the interviewee’s attention and push them to speak freely about what truly interests them.
I never changed direction; I just waited. The relationship with books has always been good.
This review presents an insightful interview with Italian writer Vitaliano Trevisan, revealing his humble approach to writing and literature. Trevisan discusses his influences, views on storytelling, and offers book recommendations. The review also reflects on the challenges of capturing meaningful interviews. Overall, it's a thoughtful look at Trevisan's perspectives and creative philosophy. Discover Vitaliano Trevisan’s unique thoughts on writing and literature—read the full interview now!
Ron Wood throws himself back into the rock’n’roll scene, producing an album that has been missing from the Stones’ discography for many years. It’s just rock, fun and carefree, made and played by someone who knows how to do nothing else in life.
Ron Wood throws himself back into the rock’n’roll scene, producing an album that has been missing from the Stones’ discography for many years.
It’s just rock, fun and carefree, made and played by someone who knows how to do nothing else in life.
Ronnie Wood defies expectations with his solo album ‘I Feel Like Playing,’ delivering authentic rock enriched by collaborations with top artists. The album blends rock, reggae, soul, and blues, demonstrating Wood’s enduring passion for music. It injects fresh energy into the legacy of the Rolling Stones, offering hope for the band's future. Overall, it's a fun and heartfelt record from a seasoned musician. Listen to Ronnie Wood’s soulful rock revival in ‘I Feel Like Playing’ and experience a fresh energy from a rock legend!
Star Trek keeps up with the times without betraying expectations and the style of the original series. This is a film to be watched, not told.
Star Trek keeps up with the times without betraying expectations and the style of the original series.
This is a film to be watched, not told.
The 2009 Star Trek film directed by J.J. Abrams successfully revitalizes the beloved sci-fi franchise by blending modern visual effects with a faithful narrative. Featuring a young, talented cast including Zachary Quinto, the movie explores the origins of iconic characters while maintaining respect for the original series. The production balances adventure and psychological depth, appealing to both longtime fans and new audiences. Overall, the film marks a high-quality reboot that bridges fan expectations with contemporary cinematic style. Watch J.J. Abrams' Star Trek and experience a perfect blend of classic adventure and modern sci-fi thrills.
"It's challenging, but there's nothing wrong with challenging your audience. It shows respect, rather than putting out the same shit every year." "Our Man is a still-angry and fit fifty-year-old: there's no time to settle into the mood of one track before the soundscape changes; here, it is advised to let yourself be carried away in the dizzying experience."
"It's challenging, but there's nothing wrong with challenging your audience. It shows respect, rather than putting out the same shit every year."
"Our Man is a still-angry and fit fifty-year-old: there's no time to settle into the mood of one track before the soundscape changes; here, it is advised to let yourself be carried away in the dizzying experience."
Paul Weller’s Wake Up the Nation is a challenging, dynamic British rock album blending muscular soundscapes with rich R&B and vintage influences. The variety and energy demand listener engagement, highlighting Weller’s expressive urgency and respect for his audience. With notable collaborations and socially conscious lyrics, the album offers an intense, youthful experience full of stylistic diversity. Dive into Paul Weller’s vibrant Wake Up the Nation and experience a fresh take on British rock that challenges and excites.
Rother hides behind his table overflowing with effects and his laptop, assaulting the audience’s ears with terrible sound lashes, metallic yet incredibly deep. The concert hypnotizes the audience that moves, stirs, is dragged by the rhythm, and stunned by the flow of thoughts expressed through the guitar.
Rother hides behind his table overflowing with effects and his laptop, assaulting the audience’s ears with terrible sound lashes, metallic yet incredibly deep.
The concert hypnotizes the audience that moves, stirs, is dragged by the rhythm, and stunned by the flow of thoughts expressed through the guitar.
This review covers Michael Rother + Friends' live show at Circolo degli Artisti, emphasizing the innovative use of effects and looping that reimagined Neu!'s classics. Steve Shelley and Aaron Mullan contribute solid performances, with Shelley notably enhancing the rhythmic structure. Rother’s reserved stage presence contrasts with the intensity of his music, reflecting historic differences with Klaus Dinger’s style. The concert captivates the audience with hypnotic grooves and expert musicianship. Discover the mesmerizing live reinterpretation of Neu! classics by Michael Rother + Friends – listen and feel the hypnotic power!
"Hitler has a personal designation within Genna’s work: the Non-Person, a man who radiates death, annulment, erasure, extinction." "It takes only one just person for the world to deserve to have been created. Be the cursed, not the one who curses."
"Hitler has a personal designation within Genna’s work: the Non-Person, a man who radiates death, annulment, erasure, extinction."
"It takes only one just person for the world to deserve to have been created. Be the cursed, not the one who curses."
Giuseppe Genna's biography of Hitler breaks traditional formats by mixing historical accuracy with novelistic and psychoanalytic techniques. The book uniquely incorporates Nordic mythology, particularly the Wolf Fenrir, enhancing the narrative's depth. It spans Hitler's life from birth through war, highlighting his ideological development and catastrophic impact. Genna's work is a powerful and dark exploration of history and the human condition. A compelling read for those interested in innovative historical biographies. Dive into Genna’s dark, innovative biography of Hitler—experience history like never before.
PoS once again prove to be a great live band! Two hours of music and emotions in the company of musicians who may not be flashy from a technical point of view compared to other bands but are extremely exceptional, especially from an introspective point of view. A band like this does not deserve such a limited audience... well-rounded artists will always be snubbed, and those more sold to the market always praised like saints.
PoS once again prove to be a great live band! Two hours of music and emotions in the company of musicians who may not be flashy from a technical point of view compared to other bands but are extremely exceptional, especially from an introspective point of view.
A band like this does not deserve such a limited audience... well-rounded artists will always be snubbed, and those more sold to the market always praised like saints.
This detailed review captures the excitement and emotional intensity of Pain Of Salvation’s live concert at Magazzini Generali, Milano. The band delivers a powerful set combining classics with newer tracks, engaging the crowd intimately. Despite a small venue and limited audience, the performance impresses with expressive musicianship and memorable moments. The reviewer laments the lack of broader recognition for such a talented prog band. Discover the emotional depth and powerful live presence of Pain Of Salvation—listen to their tour performances and dive into prog excellence!
Vaughn primarily brought to life a work that is both entertaining and tense, representing (once again) the rise and fall of a man in an attempt to improve his life circumstances. The unfolding of events becomes increasingly intricate to the point of becoming even too complex.
Vaughn primarily brought to life a work that is both entertaining and tense, representing (once again) the rise and fall of a man in an attempt to improve his life circumstances.
The unfolding of events becomes increasingly intricate to the point of becoming even too complex.
The Pusher is Matthew Vaughn's 2004 directorial debut, a London crime thriller that goes beyond traditional gangster films. Daniel Craig delivers a strong performance as a man trying to leave the drug trade. The intricate plot combines thrilling shootouts and emotional depth. Ben Davis' cinematography enhances the modern, tense atmosphere. Overall, it's an entertaining and well-crafted crime drama worth watching. Watch The Pusher for a gripping twist on classic British crime dramas—experience the tension and depth of Matthew Vaughn's debut now!
Music that leads to orbit, an interplanetary cruise among distant galaxies and lost or finally (re)discovered worlds. Tangerine Dream in the dancefloor era, rigorously timeless for an album so consciously immersed in classicism.
Music that leads to orbit, an interplanetary cruise among distant galaxies and lost or finally (re)discovered worlds.
Tangerine Dream in the dancefloor era, rigorously timeless for an album so consciously immersed in classicism.
The review praises Orbital 2 (Brown Album) as a visionary techno album blending analog and digital sounds seamlessly. It highlights the album’s complex textures, innovative use of instrumentation, and timeless quality. Each track is described as a journey through different electronic moods, from breakbeat to steady bass-driven rhythms. The album is celebrated as a forward-thinking and enduring work in electronic music. Dive into Orbital 2 and experience a timeless techno journey—listen now and explore the sounds that shaped a genre!
The result is truly curious and intriguing. 'Lake Bodom' conceptually summarizes the entire album, and I find it perfect for introducing the band to a newcomer of the Espoo quintet.
The result is truly curious and intriguing.
'Lake Bodom' conceptually summarizes the entire album, and I find it perfect for introducing the band to a newcomer of the Espoo quintet.
This review praises Children of Bodom's 1997 debut 'Something Wild' for its compact, violent style blended with neo-classical influences. The reviewer highlights tracks like 'In The Shadows' and 'The Nail' for their technical skill and atmospheric depth. Despite minor vocal criticisms, the album is highly regarded for its musicianship and originality. The review also notes the unique use of classical music elements in a metal context. Dive into 'Something Wild'—experience Children of Bodom's brutal and brilliant metal debut now!
Jeff Wayne’s War Of The Worlds is a winning bet, commendable for its experimental courage and intellectual consistency. It’s no wonder the album is still enjoying great success as a live show, because it’s on stage that its theatrical dimension can consistently and completely express itself.
Jeff Wayne’s War Of The Worlds is a winning bet, commendable for its experimental courage and intellectual consistency.
It’s no wonder the album is still enjoying great success as a live show, because it’s on stage that its theatrical dimension can consistently and completely express itself.
Jeff Wayne's 1978 musical adaptation of The War of the Worlds stands as a groundbreaking progressive rock masterpiece. Featuring rock legends and innovative production, it combines orchestration, narration, and vivid storytelling. Though some narration may challenge casual listeners, the album remains a timeless theatrical experience. It honors classic British rock while pushing musical boundaries with creativity and depth. Dive into Jeff Wayne's epic War of the Worlds album—experience the blend of rock, orchestration, and storytelling in this timeless classic.
His voice, the way he drags it, his visceral way, that’s what makes him unique: it’s the feeling of SINCERITY that emanates from listening that convinces you. By the 50th time you hear the phrase 'love is...' you feel like shooting yourself in the balls.
His voice, the way he drags it, his visceral way, that’s what makes him unique: it’s the feeling of SINCERITY that emanates from listening that convinces you.
By the 50th time you hear the phrase 'love is...' you feel like shooting yourself in the balls.
The review highlights Dargen D'Amico's exceptional skill with words and vocal delivery but criticizes his album 'D' for its overly repetitive themes, particularly about love. The music is described as flat and uninspired compared to his earlier work, with failed attempts to replicate past successes. The reviewer finds the use of singing off-putting and concludes that the album falls short of expectations. Discover the highs and lows of Dargen D'Amico's 'D' – read the full review and decide for yourself!
Cosmic progressions that culminate in astral explosions, chanting interstellar journeys, evoking Pink Floyd-like reminiscences. A liquid metaphor of the dichotomous human nature, this album projects us into an empyrean limbo, pleasantly floating between the corporeal and the immaterial.
Cosmic progressions that culminate in astral explosions, chanting interstellar journeys, evoking Pink Floyd-like reminiscences.
A liquid metaphor of the dichotomous human nature, this album projects us into an empyrean limbo, pleasantly floating between the corporeal and the immaterial.
Quest For Fire's second album 'Lights From Paradise' showcases the band's growth with a mix of sludge and stoner roots infused with cosmic and spiritual elements. The album features technical musicianship and inventive songwriting with standout tracks like 'Hinterland Who's Who' and 'Session Of Light.' It evokes a Pink Floyd-like atmosphere while maintaining a grounded yet ethereal feel. This release elevates the band's sound to a visionary level. Listen to 'Lights From Paradise' to experience Quest For Fire's unique cosmic rock evolution today!
Less than forty minutes, but an actual punch in the stomach, a pure distillation of that thing that someone called Rock and which instead I like to call Rock. This performance of My Generation extended to a quarter of an hour is a true infernal cauldron where various quotes find space... Shocking, epic, majestic.
Less than forty minutes, but an actual punch in the stomach, a pure distillation of that thing that someone called Rock and which instead I like to call Rock.
This performance of My Generation extended to a quarter of an hour is a true infernal cauldron where various quotes find space... Shocking, epic, majestic.
The review praises The Who’s Live at Leeds as a landmark live album capturing the band’s raw power and musical prowess during their prime era. It highlights the unique sound, intense performances, and the album’s lasting impact as one of rock’s greatest live recordings. The reviewer details standout tracks and production intricacies, celebrating the album’s enduring legacy and urging new listeners to experience it. Don’t wait—listen to The Who’s Live at Leeds now and experience one of rock’s most electrifying live performances!
The Velvet Rope comes to light at the end, or almost, of a long battle by Janet against depression, of psychophysical 'breakdown,' a drama that on more than one occasion has not failed to attack and torment great artists. An unrepeatable work will emerge, a great masterpiece that has been able to disrupt and unsettle any austere and severe music critic.
The Velvet Rope comes to light at the end, or almost, of a long battle by Janet against depression, of psychophysical 'breakdown,' a drama that on more than one occasion has not failed to attack and torment great artists.
An unrepeatable work will emerge, a great masterpiece that has been able to disrupt and unsettle any austere and severe music critic.
This in-depth review praises Janet Jackson's album The Velvet Rope as a mature, innovative work marking a peak in her artistic journey. The album tackles complex themes such as depression, sexual freedom, and racial identity while exploring a rich blend of genres including R&B, hip-hop, ambient, and trip hop. The Velvet Rope is celebrated for its depth, musical diversity, and emotional impact, earning both commercial success and critical respect. It stands as a defining moment in Janet’s career before later works shifted tone. Dive into Janet Jackson’s The Velvet Rope—listen now to experience a groundbreaking blend of sound and raw emotion!
Say what you think, respect this work. Italian cinema won’t be saved by speaking well of all Italian films. Palombella Rossa is almost a call to humanity. It’s an invitation to accept diversity, not forcing anyone into sudden and almost violent moves just to express themselves.
Say what you think, respect this work. Italian cinema won’t be saved by speaking well of all Italian films.
Palombella Rossa is almost a call to humanity. It’s an invitation to accept diversity, not forcing anyone into sudden and almost violent moves just to express themselves.
Nanni Moretti's Palombella Rossa, screened in Venice's Critics' Week after being excluded from the official lineup, is more than a political film. It intertwines water polo with a critique of professionalism, media, and societal expectations, offering a rich cinematic experience. The film is praised for its unique style, storytelling, and emotional depth, making it a favorite among cinephiles. It is seen as a call to accept diversity and maintain artistic freedom. Explore Nanni Moretti's Palombella Rossa – a unique blend of sport, politics, and cinema artistry. Watch and discover why it’s a cinephile essential!
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