"Getting Straight falls into this second category: there is no glorification of drug use, free love, and the more banal pacifism."

 "Is it better to always adhere to one’s ideals or to be willing to sacrifice at least some to get ahead? Good question."

 Discover the nuanced world of 1970s youth protests through Richard Rush's Getting Straight—watch, reflect, and explore this classic today!

 Raw and powerful music, no pointless virtuosity, a true rocker attitude, a piratical look.

 The rivalry thus sounds like a good album that could have been, but wasn’t.

 Explore Running Wild’s The Rivalry for classic pirate metal vibes and epic heavy metal tracks!

 The voice of Simone Baldini Tosi is something capable of conveying myriad different and all lethal emotions.

 The true masterpiece of the album is 'Solaris,' a 13-minute mini-suite that just makes you sit, stare at the horizon and remain silent.

 Dive into Moongarden’s emotive prog masterpiece and discover why 'Songs From The Lighthouse' stands out in Italian progressive rock.

 Paradiso makes quite an impression thanks to a hoarse, gritty, and overall in-tune vocal timbre without too many post-production tricks.

 Give it a listen as I did even if Paradiso 'remains as likable as finding Bin Laden at Alitalia’s check-in.'

 Dive into the eccentric world of Maurizia De Las Noches and explore this rare 80s Italian cult vinyl now!

 The best thing about this record is that, despite its alternative indie-cinema moods, it is manifestly born from one single mind.

 The danceability of this music is surprising, mischievous towards the mainstream, a step above possible commercialism.

 Listen to Seek Magic now and dive into dreamy synth-pop nostalgia crafted by Memory Tapes!

 "Happy New Year and all the best to everyone!" to a humanity adrift, on the brink of the abyss.

 A very amusing comedy, yet dark as the blackest night, absolutely indefinable, perfectly defined.

 Discover Marco Risi’s darkly ironic vision—watch L'Ultimo Capodanno and experience this unforgettable cinematic puzzle.

 It’s a world with vague and shaded contours, but at the same time concluded, self-sufficient, parallel, disorienting.

 Sometimes I listen to it around six in the afternoon on dull days with no way out: it’s not day, it’s not evening, and it’s not sunset, and you feel lost, so that’s fine.

 Dive into Ed Alleyne-Johnson's Ultraviolet and experience a mesmerizing journey through the colors and moods of electric violin.

 David slowly realizes that life, much more than the weather, is unpredictable.

 This ‘The Weather Man’ is a good film both visually and from a screenplay perspective... A must-see.

 Watch The Weather Man to explore a unique family drama enriched by powerful performances and a mesmerizing soundtrack.

 The Pirates fans were very confident, boasting the certainty of a victory by at least 5 touchdowns.

 The Union City Golden Tornadoes are the Champions of Tennessee.

 Discover the epic showdown of Tennessee high school football—read the full thrilling game recap now!

 The latest chapter of Dead Can Dance turns out to be a decidedly tired album, full of trivial ideas, of "new age" syrup.

 Only a sense of boredom and mental/artistic stagnation: this is essentially what "Spiritchaser" communicates.

 Discover why Spiritchaser disappointed fans and critics—listen and decide if the magic of Dead Can Dance lives on.

 The blow dealt is so disruptive as to forgive some small similarities in solutions that, not too rarely, peek between one track and another.

 Power, impact, rawness, and wickedness remain indelibly the group’s distinctive traits.

 Dive into the fierce world of Destruction's 'Eternal Devastation' and experience a cornerstone of thrash metal history today!

 The stroke of genius... lies in the deep common thread that binds and defines the structure of the individual stories.

 A moral apologue emerges in which being Other than Oneself, envying, looking askew or on video, is captured as an inevitable moment in everyone’s life.

 Discover the timeless humor and social insight of Fratelli d’Italia—watch this Italian comedy classic and dive into its unique episodic charm!

 In the face of those who say the blues is dead.

 Señor Blues is a small breviary of black music: predominating are blues and soul, but ... a wide range of influences add unpredictability and charm.

 Dive into Taj Mahal's Señor Blues and experience a timeless blues revival. Listen now to a Grammy-winning blend of soul, jazz, and funk!

 Miles is a step ahead, his music is fresh, innovative, and characteristic.

 "Circle In The Round" is a track from the very early period of electric experimentation and a true masterpiece.

 Discover the evolution of Miles Davis' sound—listen to Circle In The Round and experience timeless jazz innovation.

 A jazz record that sounds modern, yet without electronics, accessible but NEVER mundane, captivating, elegant, and cinematic.

 Take a lot of Chopin, Bill Evans in flakes, Chick Corea, a leaf of E.S.T., two ample hectograms of improvisation and blend it all together.

 Listen to Brad Mehldau's Highway Rider now and experience a masterful blend of jazz and classical influences!

 "Love Will Tear Us Apart. And to your mother as well."

 "2 CDs, tracks that sing estrangement and death. Digital poetry, indeed, nefaste rhythmics."

 Discover the haunting brilliance of Joy Division’s Best Of – listen now and experience the raw emotion and timeless post-punk sound.

 "Try not to feel too useful and above all do not consider your failure as a mark of distinction."

 "Never miss the chance to criticize those around you rather than understanding them... base your life on regret, rather than on desire."

 Discover the biting humor and sharp wit of Carlo Bordini's Manual of Self-Destruction—read it if you dare!

 Jimmy Nail releases a cult and annoying and commercial and evergreen song with the rhythm of happy Mondays.

 This is just a kitsch toast to the old, green England of many years ago.

 Listen to Jimmy Nail's 'Ain't No Doubt' and dive into the nostalgic sounds of early 90s England today!

 "Lock & Stock ends up being a simple adaptation, or rather a British variant of Pulp Fiction."

 "Guy Ritchie's first film is a work that takes too much and gives very little, unfortunately."

 Discover the stylish yet flawed debut of Guy Ritchie in Lock & Stock—watch and judge if it lives up to the hype!

 It’s like venturing into a continent of sounds whose boundaries are not visible.

 For those who love the most sophisticated and creative electronic music, this double CD is a safe haven.

 Dive into Klaus Schulze’s ‘In Blue’ and experience a masterclass in cosmic electronic music.