"There will be scratches on the heart and punches to the soul."

 "A strong call to that pleasing sadness, the kind at the end of summer, the one only high-altitude nature can give you."

The Evpatoria Report's 'Golevka' is a powerful post-rock album that evokes deep emotions through its slow-building melodies and atmospheric sound. Its haunting mood conjures feelings of isolation and bittersweet sadness, reminiscent of a gray, stormy day. The album invites listeners to either reject or embrace its intense impact, rewarding those who surrender to its beauty. Drawing subtle influence from Mogwai, the Swiss band creates a unique musical experience. Listen to The Evpatoria Report's 'Golevka' and experience a moving post-rock journey that resonates with longing and beauty.

 "This union, completely new and unexpected for a traditional artist like Mellencamp, creates from scratch a complex, experimental, and dark hybrid where rock remains ever at the center stage."

 "Listening to 'Mr. Happy Go Lucky' cannot leave you indifferent. This album... is yet another winning move by a serious artist always able to stay abreast with the changes of the times."

John Mellencamp’s 1996 album Mr. Happy Go Lucky marks a bold reinvention, merging his classic rock and folk roots with electronic rhythms. Co-produced by DJ Junior Vasquez, the album is a complex and vibrant experimental fusion that challenges traditional music boundaries. While divisive upon release, it remains a courageous and engaging work showcasing Mellencamp’s adaptability and musicianship. Notable tracks include the innovative "Jerry" and mature singles like "Key West Intermezzo." Explore John Mellencamp’s daring fusion of rock, folk, and electronic sounds on Mr. Happy Go Lucky—listen now and experience an unforgettable musical journey!

 Works of such refinement and rare beauty and so laden with emotion.

 A collection of small sonic jewels rich in harmony to which one cannot deny refinement, elegance, and good taste.

The review praises Hector Zazou's Sahara Blue as a refined and emotionally charged work that beautifully merges poetry with music. Featuring collaborations with notable artists, the album offers a unique blend of melancholic and energetic atmospheres. The reviewer highlights specific tracks and commends the album's elegance and artistic ambition. Overall, it recommends the album for its artistic and poetic depth. Explore the poetic and musical brilliance of Sahara Blue by Hector Zazou—listen now and experience this unique sonic journey.

 The album is crystallized in a constant and barely concealed melancholy, an impulse restrained by wisdom woven between the tormented songs of Tsutsui Kaori’s clarinet.

 Yoh Ohyama managed to merge the two souls of his musical identity into a dreamy union rich in warm bucolic nuances.

The review delves into the thematic and musical complexity of Asturias’ album Marching Grass on the Hill. It highlights Yoh Ohyama’s successful blend of acoustic and classical prog elements, emphasizing a melancholic yet wise atmosphere. While acknowledging minor stylistic clashes, the album is praised as a semi-acoustic masterpiece. The review also draws rich symbolism from Roman mythology to frame the album’s introspective nature. Listen to Asturias' Marching Grass on the Hill and experience a deeply emotional neo-classical prog journey today!

 Paul derives pleasure from his suspicions—fantasies, imagining his woman with others and simultaneously savoring the idea of catching her.

 Chabrol follows the story with a scientist’s eye, adhering to reality and psychological data, so that the tremendous ordeal seems a natural consequence of events.

Claude Chabrol’s L’Enfer explores the destructive nature of jealousy through the portrayal of a possessive husband and his suspicious mind. François Cluzet delivers a remarkable performance, while the film’s claustrophobic atmosphere and measured direction evoke a cold realism. Despite some flaws in pacing and character depth, the movie culminates in a surprising and engaging finale. The film avoids conventional moral judgments, instead presenting a complex psychological drama. Discover the chilling depths of obsession in Claude Chabrol’s L’Enfer—watch now or read the full review!

 Truffaut reads between the lines of Adele’s diary to discover how much anguish can be hidden behind the loss of a sister with whom one has lived in empathy.

 Watching Adjani’s slender body gradually succumb first to pneumonia and later to suffering from love seems almost a vindication for Adele.

François Truffaut’s Adele H. is a deeply emotional film portraying the tragic love and madness of Victor Hugo’s daughter Adele. Isabelle Adjani delivers a mesmerizing performance as the fragile yet passionate Adele. The film explores themes of abandonment, unrequited love, and psychological collapse within the strict confines of Victorian society. Despite some historical alterations, Truffaut’s narrative is a heartfelt exploration of human suffering and dignity. Discover the haunting beauty of Adele H. – watch Truffaut’s timeless film and experience a tragic love story unlike any other.

 Ramazzotti represents us proudly around the world, especially in Latin America where they literally go crazy for him.

 "Una storia importante" is a song that always brings a tear to the eye.

The review highlights Eros Ramazzotti's 1985 debut album Cuori Agitati as a powerful introduction to one of Italy's most beloved artists. It praises the album's blend of dance rhythms, emotional ballads, and energetic rock elements. Key tracks such as "Una storia importante" and "Terra Promessa" illustrate Ramazzotti's early talent and international appeal. The reviewer urges listeners to rediscover this classic work. Listen to Eros Ramazzotti’s Cuori Agitati and experience the passion of Italy’s beloved pop icon!

 It is not the usual banal porn-gore lyrics, but rather an original way to criticize sexism and prostitution.

 The album flows by very quickly thanks to constant tempo changes that make the pieces never boring.

Assuck's 'Necro Salvation' is a groundbreaking 1989 grindcore EP known for its radical political lyrics and innovative approach to social issues. The album is short but powerful, blending blast beats with death metal influences. Despite its 'dirty' recording, the sound remains impactful and compelling. Recommended for fans of raw, uncompromising grindcore. Dive into Assuck's 'Necro Salvation' now and experience raw, politically charged grindcore energy!

 "The weed genre par excellence is what I stubbornly and conscientiously refuse to call pop music."

 "'Single Ladies'... competes for the title of the most gruesome and disturbing song of all time."

This review harshly critiques Beyoncé's 'I Am... Sasha Fierce' as a product of commercial marketing, with bland lyrics and formulaic music. The author condemns her media persona and compares her work to other manufactured pop acts. Despite acknowledging the album’s production quality, the reviewer questions its artistic value. The critique highlights songs like 'Single Ladies' and 'If I Were A Boy' as emblematic of its flaws. Dive into this critical review and decide if Beyoncé's 'I Am... Sasha Fierce' really lives up to the hype.

 "Wrack and Ruin perhaps represents a turning point; the sound is enriched by influences from the Prodigy to Atari Teenage Riot."

 "Hocico are the true 'bad conscience' of the American Continent, delivering brutal no future without a light at the end of the tunnel."

Hocico's fourth album Wrack And Ruin marks a significant evolution in their sound, blending classic EBM with jungle and hardcore techno influences. The Mexican duo delivers intense, dark, bilingual tracks filled with nihilistic energy and elaborate production. Notable for its ambitious stylistic expansion and atmospheric interludes, the album impresses longtime fans while reaching a broader electro audience. The review highlights the album’s depth and its role as a compelling voice from the American Continent’s darker side. Dive into Hocico's Wrack And Ruin and experience the dark, electrifying evolution of electro-industrial music today!

 I wake up with a start, night of sweat and distress.

 I saw the sky crack and shatter; and a black breach opened menacingly over nothingness, above the throne of a dethroned God...

The review explores the intense, hallucinatory experience evoked by Deathspell Omega & Stabat Mater's Crushing The Holy Trinity. It describes a dark spiritual journey marked by anguish, divine conflict, and surreal visions. The emotional turmoil and vivid imagery paint the album as a challenging but powerful avant-garde metal work. The reviewer ultimately sees it as a nightmare and revelation intertwined. Experience the haunting and powerful journey of Crushing The Holy Trinity—listen now and explore the depths of avant-garde black metal.

 The Exorcist are nothing more than the dark side of New York hard rockers Virgin Steele.

 "Nightmare Theatre" unfolds through 15 tracks, where Esotericism and Satanism take a walk with voice and guitar.

Nightmare Theatre by Exorcist is a unique, dark speed metal album born from the ashes of Virgin Steele's early lineup disputes. The album blends NWOBHM, thrash, and proto-death metal elements with occult themes, delivering raw but somewhat uneven performances. While it offers intriguing tracks and guitar work superior to earlier efforts, the album suffers from monotony and a lack of dynamic vocal delivery. As a collector's item, it's an interesting but imperfect snapshot of mid-80s metal experimentation. Dive into the dark and raw speed metal experiment of Exorcist's Nightmare Theatre and explore a hidden 80s metal gem.

 "It’s wrong because when I think of 'Do The Right Thing' by a certain Mr. Spike Lee... this pseudo-farce of unenlightened whites, filled with clichés and easy-cash scenes, doesn’t sit well with me."

 "Besides the soundtrack and the 'old school' tapes, nothing takes us back to the '90s... a film cooked up without much desire for renewal and detachment from a film that set a precedent."

Jonathan Levine's 'Fà La Cosa Sbagliata' attempts to depict a hip-hop summer in 1994 New York through a quirky friendship between a drug dealer and a psychologist. Despite solid performances, the film leans heavily on clichés and fails to capture the authentic street life and cultural depth that films like Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing' provide. While it offers nostalgic elements like old-school soundtracks and iconic imagery, the movie struggles to deliver a fresh perspective or meaningful impact. Explore this hip-hop summer story and decide if 'Fà La Cosa Sbagliata' lives up to the cult classics of 90s NYC cinema.

 The resulting product is still homogeneous, linear, and coherent, and absolutely innovative.

 'Heartbeat' is a diverse showcase of sounds and styles featuring artists from the most diverse musical and linguistic backgrounds.

Ryuichi Sakamoto's 1991 album Heartbeat marks a shift in his style toward a versatile and eclectic sound. Combining electronic, jazz, ambient, and world music influences, the album features diverse vocal and instrumental contributions in multiple languages. Despite the wide-ranging styles and collaborations, the album remains coherent and innovative, signaling Sakamoto's embrace of a global musical landscape. Its musical relevance endures nearly two decades after its release. Listen to Heartbeat now and experience Sakamoto's innovative fusion of global sounds!

 If we stripped away the patina of low fidelity, we would be faced with tracks that wouldn’t pale in the productions of celebrated figures.

 The day he enjoys production adequate to his talents, this guy will rock.

Grandes Exitos by Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti is an impressive lo-fi compilation showcasing Ariel Rosenberg’s raw talent and versatility. The album blends garage rock, psychedelic pop, and synth-soul with a charming DIY spirit. Though underproduced, the songs hold classic and timeless qualities. This collection highlights Ariel’s potential to compete with celebrated indie artists and promises even greater output with proper production. Dive into Ariel Pink’s lo-fi world and experience Grandes Exitos – a cult indie classic waiting to be explored.

 Ultra-Violence, a true concentration of old school Thrash Metal played with the soul, passion, and the desire to obliterate.

 It’s worth spending a few bucks; Death Angel deserves it!

The 'Archives & Artifacts' box set by Death Angel is a comprehensive collection featuring their first two classic thrash metal albums, rare demos, and a DVD with videos and interviews. The set captures the band's youthful energy, technical prowess, and evolving sound with precision and passion. Each disc offers something unique, from intense thrash to experimental tracks and valuable visual content. Highly recommended for metal collectors and fans alike. Dive into Death Angel’s Archives & Artifacts box set and experience the raw power of classic thrash metal today!

 Agnetha’s voice is scared, and the singing is marked by a strong sense of unease.

 'Under Attack' is the last chapter of ABBA, the last single recorded to promote their entire collection of 45s in 1982.

ABBA's last single 'Under Attack' delivers a strikingly colder, darker synth-pop sound contrasting their earlier cheerful music. It reflects the band's internal struggles and the end of an era, with haunting vocals and a melancholy atmosphere. The song and its video evoke a strong sense of unease and finality as the group searches for a way out. 'Under Attack' stands as a poignant closing chapter to ABBA's storied career. Listen to ABBA's haunting final single and discover the emotional depth behind their farewell.

 Stefano Bessoni attempted with 'Imago Mortis' to bring Italian horror cinema back to life. The idea is good, but it’s unclear why the story is directed to be self-contained, poorly blended in the film’s development.

 After some initial well-shot scenes with a good dose of suspense, then there is total emptiness. Such a deep void that it seems like you’re not watching a horror...

Stefano Bessoni’s debut feature Imago Mortis tries to revive Italian horror inspired by Dario Argento and Spanish ghost stories. Despite a promising concept involving a thanatoscope projecting the last image seen before death, the film suffers from predictable storytelling, slow pacing, and weak tension. While the locations, photography, and soundtrack are praised, these elements fail to redeem the overall lackluster execution and unconvincing plot. Discover the ambitions and flaws of Imago Mortis — explore this Italian horror attempt and decide if it’s worth your watch.

 Ken Parker was of an embarrassing humanity: never before had a character shown himself to be so weakly human but equally strong in denouncing injustices.

 Reading this comic was like reading the screenplay of a real movie, full of ideas and chilling dialogues.

Ken Parker stands out as a groundbreaking western comic distinguished by its deep humanity and cultural richness. The character’s complex personality and social consciousness make it more than a story; it’s a reflection on justice and life. The art of Ivo Milazzo perfectly complements Berardi's brilliant scripts, creating a timeless masterpiece. Despite its short original run, the comic’s quality and influence remain unparalleled. The reviewer laments modern youth's disconnect from such enriching works. Explore the depth and beauty of Ken Parker—read or revisit this timeless classic today!

 "Perhaps because what truly matters is not shouted, 'Les Poetes'..."

 “'Adieu' that is like a kiss, sensual and soft, a hug, full of hope and life... A handshake... A goodbye...”

Roberto Cipelli's album 'A Leo' is a tender tribute to Leo Ferré, blending poetic expression and jazz mastery. The collaboration with vocalist Gianmaria Testa adds depth to this soulful project. Despite its subtlety, the album’s artistic richness shines through. It evokes heartfelt emotions and pays homage to Ferré’s legacy with elegance and grace. Listen to Roberto Cipelli's 'A Leo' and experience a heartfelt jazz tribute to Leo Ferré's timeless artistry.