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This remake is a dark reinterpretation of the thirteen original tracks, with Andrea Ferro’s vocal evolution adding a black and marked makeover. Take my advice, listen to both “Comalies” and its newborn twin. You can easily compare the two since this release physically includes both albums.
This remake is a dark reinterpretation of the thirteen original tracks, with Andrea Ferro’s vocal evolution adding a black and marked makeover.
Take my advice, listen to both “Comalies” and its newborn twin. You can easily compare the two since this release physically includes both albums.
This review celebrates Lacuna Coil’s Comalies XX, marking the 20th anniversary of their iconic album Comalies. The remake features darker, more aggressive vocals and refreshed arrangements. The evolution of Andrea Ferro’s vocals adds depth, while Cristina Scabbia’s performance remains strong. With a refined lineup and modernized sound, the album offers a compelling reinterpretation. Fans are encouraged to experience both original and new versions side by side. Dive into Lacuna Coil’s Comalies XX and experience the bold new take on a metal classic. Listen now and compare both iconic albums!
This review could easily have the subtitle: 'How to make a stellar album even more spectacular.' What truly makes this repackage stellar are the two concerts included, both from 1970: one in Tanglewood and the other in Chicago.
This review could easily have the subtitle: 'How to make a stellar album even more spectacular.'
What truly makes this repackage stellar are the two concerts included, both from 1970: one in Tanglewood and the other in Chicago.
The 50th Anniversary Enhanced Edition of Jethro Tull's Benefit album elevates an already spectacular classic with four CDs and two DVDs. It features original album tracks, rare Associated Recordings, and two incredible live concerts from 1970. The deluxe package surpasses the 2013 Collector's Edition by adding immersive audio remixes and longstanding fan favorites. Despite a slight audio imbalance in one live recording, this edition is a must-listen for fans and collectors alike. Explore this deluxe edition of Jethro Tull's Benefit and experience legendary live performances and stunning remixes today!
"A well-decorated package, with emptiness inside." "It fails to talk about something that is vaguely interesting."
"A well-decorated package, with emptiness inside."
"It fails to talk about something that is vaguely interesting."
The Rings of Power arrives with impressive technical achievements and a massive budget but is burdened by a slow, unengaging storyline and flat characters. The series offers a detailed exploration of Middle Earth but fails to create a captivating narrative. Despite high expectations and comparisons to iconic fantasy series like Game of Thrones, the show feels like a hollow spectacle. Overall, it is a visually stunning yet narratively disappointing production. Discover why The Rings of Power dazzles visually but falters in story—read the full review now!
The sax becomes a propellant, the cosmonaut musician imparts the force of his art onto the instrument. The trio, without realizing it, has terraformed the empty space that was suffocating them.
The sax becomes a propellant, the cosmonaut musician imparts the force of his art onto the instrument.
The trio, without realizing it, has terraformed the empty space that was suffocating them.
The review depicts The Comet Is Coming's album as a transcendent jazz journey through space and inner turmoil. The trio's music transforms dark cosmic silence into a vibrant landscape of creation and hope. The saxophone leads a narrative of exploration, solitude, and artistic resilience, ultimately offering a sense of victory against chaos. This evocative, almost poetic review highlights the album's powerful emotional and sonic depth. Dive into The Comet Is Coming’s cosmic jazz voyage and experience a sonic journey through the stars. Listen now!
A single thread that binds them, making them an inextricable whole. Musicians have always been on the spot, showing themselves, more or less, almost always attentive to societal evolutions, even its ugliness.
A single thread that binds them, making them an inextricable whole.
Musicians have always been on the spot, showing themselves, more or less, almost always attentive to societal evolutions, even its ugliness.
Maurizio Galli's 'The Grooves of History' intertwines music and historical events from the 18th century to today. The book examines how musicians have responded to society's tragedies and triumphs. It offers a rich playlist and detailed historical narratives, presenting surprising insights behind famous songs. This volume engages music lovers and history enthusiasts alike in an insightful journey. Discover the powerful link between history and music—dive into Maurizio Galli's 'The Grooves of History' today!
Cosmic World Mother is a very welcome surprise, a grand comeback without too much fanfare. ...and Oceans deftly avoid the nostalgia trap with an album that marks the beginning of a new path.
Cosmic World Mother is a very welcome surprise, a grand comeback without too much fanfare.
...and Oceans deftly avoid the nostalgia trap with an album that marks the beginning of a new path.
The Finnish band ...and Oceans made a strong comeback in 2020 with Cosmic World Mother, returning to their symphonic black metal roots while incorporating electronic elements. After an 18-year discographic silence and a controversial shift towards industrial sounds in the early 2000s, this album impressively balances past and new influences. Praised for its energetic guitars, immersive keyboards, and varied tempos, the record avoids nostalgia and marks a new chapter for the band. Fans eagerly anticipate their next release scheduled for early 2023. Listen to Cosmic World Mother and experience the riveting comeback of ...and Oceans now!
These 35 tracks constitute an 'authentic summa' of the period 1966-1976, supervised and described by Neil Young himself. The digital version flows like a real concert, lasting over two hours without glaring discontinuities.
These 35 tracks constitute an 'authentic summa' of the period 1966-1976, supervised and described by Neil Young himself.
The digital version flows like a real concert, lasting over two hours without glaring discontinuities.
Neil Young's Decade is an epochal triple album anthology showcasing 35 tracks spanning 1966-1976. It includes work from Buffalo Springfield, CSNY collaborations, and his solo career, offering a cohesive and immersive listening experience. The album is praised for its sound clarity, graphic presentation, and previously unreleased gems. Perfect for both longtime fans and new listeners eager to explore iconic folk-rock and country-rock music of the era. Listen to Neil Young's Decade and experience the timeless classics that shaped rock music history.
Leonard has released few works, but they are all almost perfect. The 'popular problems' Cohen sings about are the usual ones: love, politics, religion.
Leonard has released few works, but they are all almost perfect.
The 'popular problems' Cohen sings about are the usual ones: love, politics, religion.
Leonard Cohen's thirteenth album, 'Popular Problems', showcases his mature and poetic approach to timeless themes like love, politics, and religion. Released shortly after his 80th birthday, the album features warm arrangements and powerful lyrics. The collaboration with Patrick Leonard brought both creative encouragement and restrained musical experimentation. While near perfect, the album earns four stars for its understated sound and composure. Listen to Leonard Cohen's 'Popular Problems' and experience the profound blend of love, politics, and faith through his iconic voice and words.
"The album and Enzo Carella’s artistic journey close with 'La canzone su di me', where the song, like a girl, says no." "Just like the 1995 album, Senoncantassisareinessuno, this one also starts in the best way with the single, which had a certain impact, 'Oggi non è domani'."
"The album and Enzo Carella’s artistic journey close with 'La canzone su di me', where the song, like a girl, says no."
"Just like the 1995 album, Senoncantassisareinessuno, this one also starts in the best way with the single, which had a certain impact, 'Oggi non è domani'."
Enzo Carella’s final album, Ahoh yé nanà, released 15 years ago, stands as a testament to his artistic journey with 11 evocative tracks. The album features surreal lyrics, strong singles like ’Oggi non è domani’, and memorable melodies enriched by female choruses. It revisits themes of life and introspection, echoing Carella’s unique style and collaborations with lyricist Pasquale Panella. The work closes his career poignantly, highlighting his importance in Italian singer-songwriter traditions. Discover Enzo Carella’s unique sound and lyrical depth—listen to Ahoh yé nanà now and explore a classic final chapter in Italian music.
The first three tracks immediately certify a newfound inspiration. This Odyssey represents the best work of the second Carella.
The first three tracks immediately certify a newfound inspiration.
This Odyssey represents the best work of the second Carella.
Enzo Carella made a notable 90s comeback with 'Se Non Cantassi Sarei Nessuno,' blending pop, funk, and rock. The album features two earlier singles and eight new tracks showcasing surreal lyrics and strong choruses. Highlights include the rhythmic 'Partire' and the intense rock 'Tiempo doce doce.' This work marks the peak of Carella's second phase. Listen to Enzo Carella's vibrant 90s comeback album and explore a blend of pop, funk, and surreal storytelling!
"CarellaDeCarellis offers half new material and half repertoire songs, aiming to rediscover the old songs as well." "An album that brings Enzo back on the scene, between old and new, but it will be necessary to wait three years for a superior work."
"CarellaDeCarellis offers half new material and half repertoire songs, aiming to rediscover the old songs as well."
"An album that brings Enzo back on the scene, between old and new, but it will be necessary to wait three years for a superior work."
Enzo Carella returns with Carella De Carellis, blending new tracks with classics featuring his signature semi-funk style and ironic lyrics. The album pays homage to his earlier work while offering fresh material. Highlights include 'Aspetta e Spa' and 'L’occhio nero.' Although promising, the album leaves expectations for a more refined follow-up. Listen to Enzo Carella’s Carella De Carellis and explore a unique mix of vintage charm and fresh sounds.
Quarantunesimo parallelo... establishes a Naples-New York connection and demonstrates that doing hip-hop in Italy without mimicking Americans is possible and above all necessary. When he listens to “Odissea” he gets emotional almost like the first time. And that is undoubtedly a good sign.
Quarantunesimo parallelo... establishes a Naples-New York connection and demonstrates that doing hip-hop in Italy without mimicking Americans is possible and above all necessary.
When he listens to “Odissea” he gets emotional almost like the first time. And that is undoubtedly a good sign.
La Famiglia’s 1998 debut album Quarantunesimo parallelo holds a special place in Italian hip-hop history. Its use of Neapolitan dialect helped establish a unique identity while showcasing remarkable lyrical talent from Polo and Sha One. DJ Simi’s straightforward beats support the duo’s complex rhymes, although production sometimes feels bare. The album is a pioneering effort, linking Naples to New York and demonstrating the power of authentic Italian hip-hop beyond imitation. Listen to La Famiglia’s Quarantunesimo parallelo and experience the roots of authentic Italian hip-hop culture today!
Jah Wobble is a traitor, a rogue. Here J. W. invents small plastic worlds, rough fantasies, incandescent vectors, sci-fi choruses, damn modern life.
Jah Wobble is a traitor, a rogue.
Here J. W. invents small plastic worlds, rough fantasies, incandescent vectors, sci-fi choruses, damn modern life.
This review highlights Jah Wobble’s inventive and playful approach on 'The Legend Lives On... Jah Wobble in Betrayal.' It draws parallels with classic works like Public Image Ltd’s Metal Box and Brian Eno’s Taking Tiger Mountain, emphasizing Wobble's defiant and experimental style. The album is described as a mix of sci-fi soundscapes and dub influences, showcasing his unique sonic worlds. Dive into Jah Wobble’s audacious soundscape and discover the vibrant worlds of 'The Legend Lives On' now!
"Throw out your thoughts or they’ll end up killing you." Marracash spares nothing and throws himself into a constant stream of thoughts that resizes comfort, placing it as a necessary appendix, but not essential for a dignified life.
"Throw out your thoughts or they’ll end up killing you."
Marracash spares nothing and throws himself into a constant stream of thoughts that resizes comfort, placing it as a necessary appendix, but not essential for a dignified life.
Marracash's sixth studio album, Persona, presents a contemplative journey through inner struggles and societal anxieties. Released before the pandemic, it contrasts with prior extravagant trap styles by emphasizing introspection over consumerism. The album succeeds in moments with its emotional depth, though some collaborations feel forced. Overall, it's an essential exploration of modern identity and cultural fears. Dive into Marracash's Persona and explore a powerful journey through self and society—listen now to experience its raw truths.
Gris Klein resonates like a crystal dome that drops a copious ash of cigarettes from the sky that submerges everything, that dims the colors as if it were a chilly winter. We do not yield. We react. Together. And this is the poetic and choral message of 'Secession' for an album that can already be counted as yet another pearl of a band that needs no introduction anymore.
Gris Klein resonates like a crystal dome that drops a copious ash of cigarettes from the sky that submerges everything, that dims the colors as if it were a chilly winter.
We do not yield. We react. Together. And this is the poetic and choral message of 'Secession' for an album that can already be counted as yet another pearl of a band that needs no introduction anymore.
Gris Klein is Birds In Row's third full-length album, marked by a darker, more urgent sound that explores emotional and socio-cultural depths. The band blends screamo and post-hardcore with nuanced emotional layers, reflecting on violence, isolation, and resilience. The album is praised for its narrative flow, complex instrumentation, and poetic themes. Gris Klein solidifies Birds In Row's reputation as innovative and thoughtful artists within their genre. Dive into the intense world of Birds In Row's Gris Klein—listen now and experience their profound sonic journey.
For a character relatively little loquacious, not very expressive, and not easily identifiable with the average viewer like James Bond, the music does not serve as an accompaniment or atmosphere, but fulfills the precise psychological function of revealing to the audience the thoughts, emotions, and inner journey of the protagonist. The documentary is so rich and well put together that its shortcomings are forgiven.
For a character relatively little loquacious, not very expressive, and not easily identifiable with the average viewer like James Bond, the music does not serve as an accompaniment or atmosphere, but fulfills the precise psychological function of revealing to the audience the thoughts, emotions, and inner journey of the protagonist.
The documentary is so rich and well put together that its shortcomings are forgiven.
The Music of 007 documentary celebrates the iconic songs of the first 25 James Bond films, highlighting influential themes from John Barry to Billie Eilish. Despite omitting some fan favorites, it’s richly produced with seamless editing and stylish visuals. The film explores how music reveals Bond’s psychological depth, making it a valuable watch for fans and newcomers alike. Minor stylistic flaws exist but don’t detract from the overall experience. Dive into the rich world of James Bond music—watch the documentary and experience the iconic themes that define a legend.
Papangu prefers a certain continuity of the sound flow, aiming for a more compelling, impetuous, martial, energetic sound, that is to say, Magmatic. The production is not the best, but for university students living in the poor Paraiba, it can be overlooked.
Papangu prefers a certain continuity of the sound flow, aiming for a more compelling, impetuous, martial, energetic sound, that is to say, Magmatic.
The production is not the best, but for university students living in the poor Paraiba, it can be overlooked.
Papangu's Holoceno defies typical progressive metal clichés by delivering progressive rock infused with stoner doom and sludge elements. The album emphasizes a continuous, energetic sound flow inspired by avant-garde influences while maintaining a brutal and magmatic character. Despite modest production, the band's raw talent shines through. Overall, the album is praised for its strong identity and compelling execution. Explore Papangu's Holoceno now for a fresh take on progressive rock infused with stoner doom intensity!
Music for stage diving, for mosh pits! Scarcely ten minutes for a handful of songs that ooze anger, sweat, unbridled passion.
Music for stage diving, for mosh pits!
Scarcely ten minutes for a handful of songs that ooze anger, sweat, unbridled passion.
The Abused's Loud and Clear EP is a seminal hardcore punk release from New York's underground scene. The short, intense tracks deliver raw energy, passion, and furious speed. Despite its rough production and chaotic mix, it remains a cornerstone of hardcore punk history. Its primal sound and aggressive style emphasize the band's influence alongside peers like Agnostic Front. This EP is perfect for fans of intense mosh pit music and punk authenticity. Dive into The Abused's Loud and Clear EP and experience the raw power of classic hardcore punk!
Knowing how to play well is not enough. It requires something else, something that touches the spirit. A very peaceful and calm home that transmits serenity. A place to rest before setting off on one’s travels again.
Knowing how to play well is not enough. It requires something else, something that touches the spirit.
A very peaceful and calm home that transmits serenity. A place to rest before setting off on one’s travels again.
Ben Harper teams up with his wife Ellen on 'Childhood Home,' an acoustic, folk-inspired album celebrating roots and home life. The album features simple yet soulful music with lyrics that touch the spirit. Its peaceful and calm ambiance offers a reflective space, underpinned by heartfelt performances. Both artists contribute equally to the intimate and warm mood of the record. Listen to Ben & Ellen Harper's heartfelt 'Childhood Home' and experience a soulful journey into family and roots.
Euphoniasuite has a pleasant effect in the meeting of sounds and instruments. The entire album is well calibrated, without smudges or unnecessary extensions.
Euphoniasuite has a pleasant effect in the meeting of sounds and instruments.
The entire album is well calibrated, without smudges or unnecessary extensions.
Euphonia Suite, Eugenio Finardi's latest album after eight years, offers a smooth jazz reinterpretation of his classic repertoire spanning four decades. Accompanied by Mirko Signorile and Raffaele Casarano, Finardi delivers a warm and mature vocal performance. The album stands out for its carefully calibrated duration and rich atmospheric journey through social, romantic, and blues influences. The inclusion of lesser-known tracks and a surprise solo encore adds extra depth to this 70-minute musical experience. Dive into Eugenio Finardi's Euphonia Suite and experience a masterful blend of jazz and timeless Italian classics – listen now!
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