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"Figlio Della Luna is a heartbreaking ballad for piano and percussion; Torroja’s voice is warm, enveloping, and dramatic." "Nothing transcendental, it is said: nothing truly astonishing or that could claim a place of honor in art history; simply good music."
"Figlio Della Luna is a heartbreaking ballad for piano and percussion; Torroja’s voice is warm, enveloping, and dramatic."
"Nothing transcendental, it is said: nothing truly astonishing or that could claim a place of honor in art history; simply good music."
This review explores Mecano's album Figlio Della Luna, highlighting the iconic title track's emotional depth and lyrical storytelling rooted in a tragic gypsy legend. The album's elegant Latin pop arrangements and Ana Torroja’s warm vocals are praised. While not groundbreaking, the album features solid and moving performances. The review contextualizes the album within the cultural wave of Movida Madrileña and praises the Italian adaptation by Marco Luberti. Key tracks like Croce Di Lame and the poignant storytelling stand out. Discover the emotional depth of Mecano’s Figlio Della Luna—listen now to this iconic Latin pop masterpiece.
The paranoid Emilia! Perhaps the wall was demolished for this reason, to truly know from what to defend our reputable order-style and if this something existed somewhere.
The paranoid Emilia!
Perhaps the wall was demolished for this reason, to truly know from what to defend our reputable order-style and if this something existed somewhere.
The review reflects on CCCP's album as a compelling blend of punk and socialist themes tied to the Cold War era. It explores the cultural and political contradictions surrounding the Berlin Wall and the socialist ideal. The band’s work is seen as a commentary on consumption, alienation, and ideological divides. The reviewer evokes imagery of Eastern Bloc life and questions convenient divisions between cultural identities and thought. Overall, it suggests a thoughtful and evocative listening experience. Dive into CCCP's unique fusion of political punk and socialist reflections—listen and explore the cultural paradoxes of an era.
The entire life of societies... presents itself as an immense accumulation of spectacles. This book changes the view from which we watch existence flow like a rushing river.
The entire life of societies... presents itself as an immense accumulation of spectacles.
This book changes the view from which we watch existence flow like a rushing river.
The review praises Guy Debord's 'Society of the Spectacle' as a prophetic and intellectually challenging book that critiques modern society's obsession with images and appearances. It highlights the book's lasting relevance in understanding media's role in shaping false realities. The reviewer warns that it demands thoughtful engagement but profoundly changes one's worldview. Dive into Debord's radical critique and rethink how you see society and media today.
I consider [De Niro] one of the greatest interpreters... He manages to give the character a soul, making it seem real and not "filmic". Some scenes like the lightning rod one and the eel one made me laugh.
I consider [De Niro] one of the greatest interpreters... He manages to give the character a soul, making it seem real and not "filmic".
Some scenes like the lightning rod one and the eel one made me laugh.
Kenneth Branagh's 1994 Frankenstein film diverges significantly from Mary Shelley's novel, altering key plot points and character interactions. Some scenes feel misplaced, reducing the film's credibility. However, Branagh's acting remains solid, and Robert De Niro's portrayal of the monster is deeply moving and nuanced. Despite these strengths, the adaptation struggles with balancing faithfulness and creative interpretation. Discover the differences and hear De Niro’s unforgettable monster in Kenneth Branagh’s Frankenstein—watch and decide for yourself!
‘Should Have Taken Acid With You’ is a lo-fi anthem full of spacey beats and dreamy keyboards. The album flows pleasantly, and the drunkenness it mimics is not burdensome, especially due to its duration.
‘Should Have Taken Acid With You’ is a lo-fi anthem full of spacey beats and dreamy keyboards.
The album flows pleasantly, and the drunkenness it mimics is not burdensome, especially due to its duration.
Neon Indian's debut album Psychic Chasms delivers a nostalgic and psychedelic synth-pop experience, blending 80s influences with lo-fi sounds. Alan Palomo crafts dreamy, melancholic melodies intertwined with electronic beats. The album is concise, flowing smoothly within thirty minutes, featuring standout tracks like 'Should Have Taken Acid With You' and 'Local Joke.' Overall, it presents a strong, cohesive style and is a memorable debut. Dive into Neon Indian's Psychic Chasms and experience a nostalgic blend of dreamy synths and psychedelic beats today!
This reissue of the first two albums are just Knocks. Slow, powerful, precise, and uninterrupted series of knocks, until there are blisters on your hands. Buzzov*en are certainly champions at one thing: representing on the cover what you’ll find in the records.
This reissue of the first two albums are just Knocks. Slow, powerful, precise, and uninterrupted series of knocks, until there are blisters on your hands.
Buzzov*en are certainly champions at one thing: representing on the cover what you’ll find in the records.
Buzzov-en's 'Welcome to Violence' reissues the band's first two seminal sludge metal albums, delivering a brutal, gritty sound steeped in southern U.S. culture. The review highlights the album's slow, powerful riffs and raw atmosphere that perfectly encapsulate the harshness of its themes and origins. These early sludge days are praised for their unique intensity and authenticity. The package offers great value and insight into one of the genre's defining acts. Dive into the raw intensity of Buzzov-en’s 'Welcome to Violence' and experience sludge metal at its primal best!
"The comic, alternating the hellish chiaroscuro of Nazism with the paradisiacal brightness of mathematics, manages to make visible with the eyes of the body what can only be fully seen with the eyes of the mind." "Last Lesson in Göttingen would make a nice debut even if it were about the price of zucchini in Lower Saxony between the two wars."
"The comic, alternating the hellish chiaroscuro of Nazism with the paradisiacal brightness of mathematics, manages to make visible with the eyes of the body what can only be fully seen with the eyes of the mind."
"Last Lesson in Göttingen would make a nice debut even if it were about the price of zucchini in Lower Saxony between the two wars."
Davide Osenda's 'Last Lesson in Göttingen' is a remarkable graphic novel that intertwines the evolution of mathematical theory with the terrifying rise of Nazism. Through imaginative metaphors and watercolor art, Osenda depicts the story of a Jewish professor's final lesson in a Nazi-threatened university. The comic masterfully conveys complex mathematical ideas and the historical horror facing Europe, making the abstract tangible. Praised for its depth and artistic quality, it is a notable debut in auteur comics. Explore Davide Osenda's haunting and brilliantly crafted graphic novel—dive into the last lesson in Göttingen today!
"A film about honor and respect that has as its leitmotif the vision of a void and valueless modernity." "Ghost Dog acts and lives like a ghost, isolated from the world, almost external to the world... but he is more of a bear on the brink of extinction."
"A film about honor and respect that has as its leitmotif the vision of a void and valueless modernity."
"Ghost Dog acts and lives like a ghost, isolated from the world, almost external to the world... but he is more of a bear on the brink of extinction."
Jim Jarmusch's Ghost Dog stands out in the gangster film genre with its originality, strong direction, and Forest Whitaker's excellent performance. The film explores themes of honor and respect through samurai philosophy set against modern emptiness. With few but impactful dialogues and a melancholic atmosphere, it offers a unique take distinct from typical post-Pulp Fiction gangster movies. Discover the unique blend of samurai philosophy and gangster grit—watch Ghost Dog and experience Jim Jarmusch's masterpiece.
An excellent dark ambient album: make it yours!, genre enthusiasts, and admirers of cosmic music. Inade erects a monument with well-defined contours, complex architecture, and labyrinthine corridors.
An excellent dark ambient album: make it yours!, genre enthusiasts, and admirers of cosmic music.
Inade erects a monument with well-defined contours, complex architecture, and labyrinthine corridors.
Inade's 'The Incarnation Of The Solar Architects' is a meticulously crafted dark ambient album that delivers a cohesive and profound sonic journey. The German duo blends cosmic, mystical, and industrial influences into a multi-layered, cinematic experience. The album invites listeners to actively engage, exploring existential and universal themes through immersive soundscapes. It's a masterpiece ideal for fans of dark ambient and avant-garde music seeking depth and atmosphere. Dive into Inade's cosmic dark ambient journey—listen now and explore the mysteries of the universe through sound.
"Klagopsalmer is an excellent release, a release that knows how to captivate from the unusual cover with vaguely post-industrial gray tones." "The album represents what good extreme metal is still capable of producing today; a metal...enriching its technical repertoire and admitting timid contaminations, but never really astonishing."
"Klagopsalmer is an excellent release, a release that knows how to captivate from the unusual cover with vaguely post-industrial gray tones."
"The album represents what good extreme metal is still capable of producing today; a metal...enriching its technical repertoire and admitting timid contaminations, but never really astonishing."
Shining's VI - Klagopsalmer delivers a captivating, well-crafted black metal experience that blends thrash, death metal, and post-rock influences. While it departs from the band's earlier raw and depressive sound, it showcases musical maturity and versatility, especially in Kvarforth's vocal performances. The album’s experimentation may puzzle longtime fans craving the old extreme atmosphere, but it marks a bold artistic evolution. Ultimately, it is a noteworthy extreme metal release, albeit one that stays within somewhat traditional boundaries. Explore Shining's VI - Klagopsalmer to experience a daring mix of black metal and experimental sounds.
"The film cannot tip the balance upward again." "Why is it that in this modern animation, the starting reality in films is always so real, that the fantastical construction can no longer detach us for at least the duration of a film?"
"The film cannot tip the balance upward again."
"Why is it that in this modern animation, the starting reality in films is always so real, that the fantastical construction can no longer detach us for at least the duration of a film?"
This review of Pete Docter's animated film Up expresses discomfort with the film's heavy emotional themes and realistic portrayal of human hardship. The reviewer appreciates the animation quality but finds the melancholic and somber tone unsuitable for children. Despite the film’s humor and adventurous spirit, the early depiction of loss overshadows the story, leaving a lasting impression of sadness. Discover the emotional depth of Up and decide if it's the animated film for you!
This band is among the most original and long-lived in the entire Death/Doom scene. 'When Desperation Fills The Void' reaches almost moving peaks of haunting completeness.
This band is among the most original and long-lived in the entire Death/Doom scene.
'When Desperation Fills The Void' reaches almost moving peaks of haunting completeness.
Novembers Doom's latest album 'Into Night's Requiem Infernal' showcases a refined blend of Death/Doom metal with gothic and progressive influences. Despite being overlooked by the mainstream, the band delivers complex compositions and experimental tracks that stand out. Key songs reveal influences from My Dying Bride, Katatonia, and even Pink Floyd. The review praises the album's quality and originality, encouraging those interested in sophisticated metal to listen. Discover the depth and originality of Novembers Doom—listen to 'Into Night's Requiem Infernal' now and explore their unique metal fusion.
"Flush Up" is the exhalation, live, 1977, Nipponic superiority so evident it creates serious embarrassment on the other side of Bering. Jazz at this height is time in its purest dimension, personal, Heideggerian.
"Flush Up" is the exhalation, live, 1977, Nipponic superiority so evident it creates serious embarrassment on the other side of Bering.
Jazz at this height is time in its purest dimension, personal, Heideggerian.
Takeo Moryama Quartet's 'Flush Up' is a groundbreaking live jazz album from 1977 that fuses avant-garde free bop with spiritual intensity. The album showcases extraordinary rhythmic precision and improvisation, pushing jazz beyond conventional boundaries. Praised for its emotional depth and technical mastery, it's described as a unique masterpiece in Japanese jazz. The review highlights the band's tight control and explosive energy that create a spiritual and intellectual journey. Listen to Takeo Moryama Quartet's 'Flush Up' and experience jazz at its most intense and spiritual peak.
I listen and feel my heartbeat slowing down, I relax completely, and close my eyes as I sink into the duvet. 'Arc Of The Dawn' is not a work that can be defined as heterogeneous... it is a single great continuous sound.
I listen and feel my heartbeat slowing down, I relax completely, and close my eyes as I sink into the duvet.
'Arc Of The Dawn' is not a work that can be defined as heterogeneous... it is a single great continuous sound.
This review praises Dare's 'Arc Of The Dawn' as a calm yet engaging progressive rock album with a strong Celtic flavor. Darren Wharton's vocals and the melodic guitar work create a relaxing and immersive listening experience. The album flows cohesively, with standout covers that add depth and lasting appeal. A thoughtful listen for those appreciating mature, melodic rock. Dive into Dare’s Arc Of The Dawn and experience the rich blend of progressive and Celtic rock melodies today!
"Lust Lust Lust certainly a more accessible album compared to what has been heard in the past, without ever stumbling into the banal honeyed and predictable pop taste that its predecessor was guilty of." "A straightforward work with not too many pretensions that proves exciting in its sparse 40 minutes, convincing and showing an artistic maturity."
"Lust Lust Lust certainly a more accessible album compared to what has been heard in the past, without ever stumbling into the banal honeyed and predictable pop taste that its predecessor was guilty of."
"A straightforward work with not too many pretensions that proves exciting in its sparse 40 minutes, convincing and showing an artistic maturity."
Lust Lust Lust marks a strong comeback for The Raveonettes, showcasing a darker and more passionate sound with Sharin Foo's improved vocals. The album blends 60s-inspired melodies, catchy riffs, and lo-fi electronics in a mature, accessible package. Despite minor flaws such as some repetitiveness and artificial drum sounds, it remains a compelling, artistically mature indie rock record. This release highlights the duo’s growth after parting ways with a major label and embracing creative freedom. Discover The Raveonettes' Lust Lust Lust and dive into their dark, passionate indie rock journey today!
Every time the needle drops, a shiver runs through me and electrifies the room. For me, this album represents the most extreme, mature, irrational, sick rock'n'roll.
Every time the needle drops, a shiver runs through me and electrifies the room.
For me, this album represents the most extreme, mature, irrational, sick rock'n'roll.
This review embraces Lou Reed's Metal Machine Music as a raw, chaotic, and pure experimental album. Despite widespread criticism labeling it as a joke or a frustration to record labels, the album's intensity and unique sonic experience profoundly move the reviewer. The record is seen as a mature, irrational pinnacle of rock experimentation that defies traditional structure and engages listeners in a dense auditory storm. The reviewer finds beauty and power in its complete lack of conventional musical elements. Dive into Lou Reed's Metal Machine Music and experience the raw edge of rock innovation that challenges every musical convention.
Piano Magic really surprise us this time. With 'Ovations,' we realize how Piano Magic does not tire even after ten albums; indeed, I would say the allure is at its peak.
Piano Magic really surprise us this time.
With 'Ovations,' we realize how Piano Magic does not tire even after ten albums; indeed, I would say the allure is at its peak.
Piano Magic's Ovations marks a darker and more gothic turn in their sound, enhanced by collaborations with former Dead Can Dance members. The album blends electronic, post-industrial and melodic pop elements reminiscent of The Cure and Joy Division. Ovations showcases the band's maturity and creative peak after ten albums, with standout tracks that explore bleak atmospheres and captivating melodies. Explore Piano Magic’s Ovations and immerse yourself in its dark, melodic soundscapes now!
It is at the intersection of my musical instincts that White Denim hits hard, that is, right in the balls. White Denim is simply the best thing that has happened in the pop microcosm of my ears.
It is at the intersection of my musical instincts that White Denim hits hard, that is, right in the balls.
White Denim is simply the best thing that has happened in the pop microcosm of my ears.
White Denim's album Fits is praised for its eclectic mix of genres and influences, ranging from rock to funk and jazz. The review highlights the album's two contrasting sides and remarkable songwriting. The band’s ability to merge diverse styles makes this album a standout, recommended for listeners craving originality and depth. It's regarded as an extraordinary and bold musical statement. Listen to White Denim's Fits and dive into a wild fusion of rock, funk, and psychedelia today!
The times when creativity reigned supreme are over. It feels like Our Guy could have put in more effort.
The times when creativity reigned supreme are over.
It feels like Our Guy could have put in more effort.
The review critically assesses Vasco Rossi's album 'Il Mondo Che Vorrei,' highlighting its repetitiveness and lack of originality. The reviewer reminisces about Rossi's earlier, more heartfelt works and notes the artistic decline following the death of collaborator Massimo Riva. Some tracks are seen as barely memorable, with a faint praise for 'Colpa del whisky.' Overall, the album is viewed as underwhelming compared to past successes. Discover the full review to see why Vasco Rossi's latest album divides fans and critics alike.
"Never before has the definition of 'crappy book' been so accurate and politically correct." "Great crappy book, no doubt about it."
"Never before has the definition of 'crappy book' been so accurate and politically correct."
"Great crappy book, no doubt about it."
This review critiques Oliviero Toscani's 'Cacas - The Encyclopedia of Poo' as a visually striking but ultimately tasteless and superficial book. While acknowledging Toscani's skill in visual provocation and engagement, the reviewer finds the book lacking in intellectual value and substance. Bought cheaply, it is described more as a gimmick than a meaningful artistic statement. Discover the controversial world of Oliviero Toscani's 'Cacas' and decide if it's art or just a provocative stunt!
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