Contrary to past years, this edition is characterized by many artists choosing to sing in their language.

 This voting system has, for several years, aroused great controversy: it is now clear that the public does not award votes based on the best song, but on cultural affinities between countries.

 Discover highlights and memorable moments from Eurovision 2008—listen to the songs and revisit the contest that captivated millions!

 Thanks to Bob Ezrin, this is the most ambitious, best produced, best played, best sung work in Kansas’ vast discography.

 'In The Spirit Of Things' is a concept album telling the haunting story of a ghost town and its memories, brought to life by evocative lyrics and masterful musicianship.

 Discover the depth and power of Kansas' underrated concept album—listen to 'In the Spirit of Things' today and experience a prog-rock classic!

 The songwriting in several instances is excellent, the then-singer Joseph Williams more than convincing.

 The concluding trio of songs soar and deserve a place in any good music collection.

 Discover the vibrant energy and masterful songwriting of Toto’s 'The Seventh One'—listen to this classic rock gem today!

 They have intuited how to use the enormous possibilities offered by new technologies and the internet: their website ... is the clearest testimony of this.

 I discovered that others also think of the 'patriarchs' of Glam... they are a band with enormous potential.

 Explore 'Ignorance & Vision' by My Baby Wants To Eat Your Pussy—listen to their glam rock fusion and dive into their vibrant multimedia world!

 "Anima Noir is their 7th album, a collection of 10 lullabies characterized by a gothic metal/rock filled with electronic influences, sung by the intense voice of Sonya Scarlet."

 "The beautiful 'Anima Noir' is a stunning ballad for piano and strings, where Sonya offers a truly heartfelt performance, whispered to then explode into an angelic lyrical singing."

 Dive into Anima Noir and experience Theatres des Vampires’ unique blend of gothic metal and electronic passion.

 "Impossible to resist the urge to dance, 'Es Tut Mir Leid' marks the best performance of the two singers and one of the most engaging choruses."

 "A requiem rises for those who have lost not only life but also their name."

 Listen to L'âme Immortelle's 'Namenlos' and immerse yourself in a haunting blend of gothic and electronic music!

 "It is with this work that Banks & co. decide to definitively break with the past."

 "The lyrics also surprise, deliberately detached and abstract, free of the romanticisms of the past."

 Explore Genesis' Abacab to hear their courageous leap into pop and decide for yourself the impact of this essential evolution.

 Even a scream can be musical, even melodious.

 This music is magnificent, it’s the most carnal and direct expression possible through sound vibrations.

 Dive into Frank Wright's Unity and experience a groundbreaking free jazz journey full of passion and raw power.

 Bill Callahan is the concert I’ve been waiting for 6 years, since I heard the first song.

 I’m alone and enjoying a wonderful concert.

 Discover the heartfelt story behind Bill Callahan’s unforgettable concert and dive into his soulful live music.

 Embrace's music sounds like a warm and enveloping hug transporting you to a world of delicate and epic melodies.

 'Even Smaller Stones' is perhaps the most interesting thing produced by Embrace in the last eight years.

 Explore Embrace's 'This New Day' and experience their heartfelt Britpop blend—listen now to their standout melodic journey!

 I was able to enjoy elegance and extreme fluidity tied to ethereal atmospheres, ready to flow into "club" soundscapes never excessive or redundant.

 "Ring Road" is very nice, almost seems like an ideal piece for "The Lion King".

 Listen to Underworld's Oblivion With Bells and dive into a fluid and elegant electronic club experience.

 The recording, quite clean and clear, does justice to every instrument, making the listening experience enjoyable.

 Essentially, we are facing a good demo, convincing and well-played which... shows a well-prepared band eager to hit hard.

 Listen to Chaos Among Nameless' fierce demo now and discover rising talent in brutal death metal!

 "Buy the latest DevilDriver album, 11 truly valuable songs expressions of a now mature band capable of making excellent records like this one."

 "The Pantera-like riff of 'Clouds Over California,' 'Burning Sermon,' and the damn groove of 'Monsters Of the Deep' are definitely among the best (and most 'immediate') tracks."

 Dive into DevilDriver's The Last Kind Words for a fierce metal experience worth your attention!

 I perceive the extreme accuracy of the sounds, along with the undeniable technical skills of the musicians, but it still feels as if I’m lost in an intricate sonic labyrinth.

 The impact with the title track is really very good, emotional and alluring enough to be elected as the best track of the album.

 Discover the intricate soundscape of Zeroïn’s debut and explore its unique blend of industrial and progressive influences.

 Bob Rock had the merit of consecrating them to the heights of rock, making them famous, selling them out to radio and TV.

 Kirk Hammett’s inspiration for the riff of 'Enter Sandman' in the dead of night (around 2 AM... what a man!).

 Discover the untold stories behind Metallica’s Black Album – watch the DVD and dive deep into rock history!

 Sometimes it’s necessary to listen to something direct, that grabs you by the guts.

 If the first album was like a nuisance drunk, this one is like a heroin addict minding his own business.

 Discover the raw and experimental spirit of Red Red Meat's 'There's a Star Above the Manger Tonight'—listen now and experience a post-blues classic.

 "Try to repeat it for ten minutes. You will witness the incredible miracle of destruction of meanings."

 "Listen more closely to our speeches, your superficiality is the source of you agreeing with what we say, and I don’t turn a blind eye just because you give me five euros!"

 Dive into Uochi Toki's provocative soundscape and experience a bold electro-noise journey that defies convention.

 My father used to tape albums for me on audiocassettes... it was love at first listen.

 "Memobox" is one of the best tracks of the CD and generally of the entire career of Ustmamò.

 Listen to Ustmamò's 'Ust' and experience a timeless blend of Italian folk, pop, and electronic music today!

 Seven Up entered my life just as the previous Schwingungen had perhaps done. It is certainly one of the most hallucinatory points of Kraut.

 ‘She’ is music, ‘She’ is Music. That drug discovered by Manuel Göttsching, which led him to see everything from another perspective.

 Dive into Ash Ra Tempel’s cosmic 'Seven Up' and experience a timeless psychedelic journey—listen now!

 It’s their anomalous masterpiece, they won’t sound like this again.

 Years go by: the guitars end up on the shelf, myths crumble, but the beautiful songs remain.

 Dive into the psychedelic world of The Rolling Stones and rediscover a timeless classic—listen to Their Satanic Majesties Request now!