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Damn little frog fart, you are outdoing yourself and pulling out something not even Elly Schlein on acid. I can’t breathe, the sky is falling, my tongue is on fire...
Damn little frog fart, you are outdoing yourself and pulling out something not even Elly Schlein on acid.
I can’t breathe, the sky is falling, my tongue is on fire...
This review explores Made Out of Babies' album Trophy, focusing on the intense and chaotic energy driven by singer Julie Christmas. It highlights the poetic and rhetorical nature of the lyrics, comparing them to a unique 'butterfly alphabet' that obscures meaning yet washes over the listener emotionally. The reviewer also reflects on the artist's vulnerability beneath her powerful delivery, creating a deeply personal connection. Overall, the album is praised for its combination of chaos and harmony. Explore the raw power and poetic chaos of Made Out of Babies' Trophy—listen now and experience its intense emotion firsthand.
An indescribable sonic assault, drums mercilessly pounding on the heads of the ladies at the tea circle, snares filled with repressed malice. Theurgy... will seem like a glass of sugary water to you after the first three groups.
An indescribable sonic assault, drums mercilessly pounding on the heads of the ladies at the tea circle, snares filled with repressed malice.
Theurgy... will seem like a glass of sugary water to you after the first three groups.
This split album is a brutal, diverse dive into goregrind with four distinct bands. Insalubrity, Excrescence, and Anal Stabwound deliver raw, merciless sonic assaults, with Anal Stabwound adding an even rougher lo-fi texture. Theurgy contrasts with more spiritual, virtuoso death metal elements, providing a refreshing complexity. The reviewer enjoys the album as a rare and challenging pleasure for fans of extreme metal. Dive into this brutal goregrind split now and experience the raw intensity and dark diversity of four extreme metal acts!
What makes the album unmissable is the last track, a quintessential masterpiece dedicated to the late Dunnery’s father. The particular progressive pop rock specific to this band, indebted to big names of the seventies, yet unmistakably their own.
What makes the album unmissable is the last track, a quintessential masterpiece dedicated to the late Dunnery’s father.
The particular progressive pop rock specific to this band, indebted to big names of the seventies, yet unmistakably their own.
Eat Me in St. Louis is It Bites' third album, blending progressive pop rock with a heavier hard rock edge. Noted for its strong vocal harmonies and balanced arrangements, the album avoids overindulgence. Highlights include the emotionally powerful instrumental "Charlie," showcasing Francis Dunnery’s unique guitar tapping technique. The album serves as a distinct statement before the band's long hiatus and eventual return. Listen to It Bites’ Eat Me in St. Louis and experience a masterful blend of progressive rock and heartfelt guitar artistry.
If you know Pat, you will find him again. Maybe not immediately, but you will find him. The melodic keys of the tracks are not immediate, but they come, they break in two, they open the heart.
If you know Pat, you will find him again. Maybe not immediately, but you will find him.
The melodic keys of the tracks are not immediate, but they come, they break in two, they open the heart.
Dream Box captures Pat Metheny during quiet, introspective moments, revealing a mature, refined side of his guitar artistry. While initially seeming unhurried or fragmentary, the album grows on listeners with its melodic depth and emotional nuance. Not a collection of discarded ideas, but a coherent and moving solo work reflecting decades of musical exploration. Tracks stand out for their structure and delicacy, showing Metheny's enduring creative soul. Dive into Pat Metheny's Dream Box and experience a soulful journey through decades of guitar artistry.
The rhythm is relaxed but pressing, and indeed, it proceeds more by episodes than by uniformity, and yet the episodes taken one by one are stunning. Anderson prefers the use of multiple genres within a single genre (it’s fundamentally a comedy) but quickly shifts into coming of age and drama.
The rhythm is relaxed but pressing, and indeed, it proceeds more by episodes than by uniformity, and yet the episodes taken one by one are stunning.
Anderson prefers the use of multiple genres within a single genre (it’s fundamentally a comedy) but quickly shifts into coming of age and drama.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza skillfully captures a vibrant 1970s Los Angeles filled with charm and complexity. The film follows a complicated love story between young Gary Valentine and the older Alana Kane, enriched by a rich soundtrack and cinematic homages. Anderson’s confident direction, combined with outstanding performances by Cooper Hoffman and Alana Haim, creates a layered, multi-genre experience. The film flows episodically yet remains compelling throughout, enhanced by strong supporting roles and atmospheric photography. Dive into the nostalgic world of Licorice Pizza—watch, listen, and experience Paul Thomas Anderson’s compelling 70s love story today!
There is no technology capable of preserving the ideal forms of love, and it is not death that kills, but the corruption of the soul. We are lost among our fetishes, each with its conspiracy, its pathetic portion of truth, its large or small dose of perversion fueled by screens, videos, smartphones that will haunt us even in the grave.
There is no technology capable of preserving the ideal forms of love, and it is not death that kills, but the corruption of the soul.
We are lost among our fetishes, each with its conspiracy, its pathetic portion of truth, its large or small dose of perversion fueled by screens, videos, smartphones that will haunt us even in the grave.
The Shrouds by David Cronenberg delves into the clash between corporeal decay and modern technology, exploring how augmented reality shapes our perception of death and love. The film is a dark, labyrinthine reflection on media obsession, post-truth culture, and the corruption of the soul. Through haunting body horror and nuanced characters, it critiques society’s fixation on physical appearances and technology’s failure to preserve true feelings. Vincent Cassel and Diane Kruger deliver compelling performances in this thought-provoking narrative. Dive into Cronenberg's eerie blend of body horror and tech—watch The Shrouds to experience a haunting meditation on love, death, and media.
"Ou present themselves as exponents of a genre without really being one, playing the card of prog-metal to introduce aficionados to a much broader world." "Overall, the most convincing elements are those far from metal; OU work better as an ambient and new age band than as a prog-metal band."
"Ou present themselves as exponents of a genre without really being one, playing the card of prog-metal to introduce aficionados to a much broader world."
"Overall, the most convincing elements are those far from metal; OU work better as an ambient and new age band than as a prog-metal band."
Ou's II: Frailty offers an intriguing mix of prog-metal and ambient electronic music, highlighted by unique Chinese female vocals. While some metal aspects fall short in production sharpness, the band excels in blending genres. The album stands out from typical djent trends, showcasing originality and captivating arrangements. Recommended especially for listeners seeking broader sonic exploration. Discover Ou's II: Frailty and experience the fresh fusion of prog-metal and ambient sounds with captivating Chinese vocals today!
From the seemingly calm beginning, something happens that literally makes you jump out of your seat and slowly drags you into a vortex, only softened by the love story of the two protagonists. They feed on human flesh, preferably still warm and bloody; they can’t help it, they occasionally need it to survive.
From the seemingly calm beginning, something happens that literally makes you jump out of your seat and slowly drags you into a vortex, only softened by the love story of the two protagonists.
They feed on human flesh, preferably still warm and bloody; they can’t help it, they occasionally need it to survive.
Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All portrays a chilling yet tender love story involving characters who must consume human flesh to survive. The film takes viewers on a gripping road trip across various U.S. states and adapts a 2015 novel by a committed vegan author. Despite its dark themes, the emotional depth of the protagonists’ relationship draws the audience in. The film features intriguing behind-the-scenes names, including Francesca Scorsese. Overall, the reviewer found it compelling and intense. Dive into Bones and All to experience a haunting blend of horror and romance—watch the film and explore its dark, emotional depths today!
It’s worth it, being one of the most beautiful Eastern (and not only) films of all time. Everyone is a potential killer, everyone can dream of things that do not exist.
It’s worth it, being one of the most beautiful Eastern (and not only) films of all time.
Everyone is a potential killer, everyone can dream of things that do not exist.
Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 1997 film Cure is a masterful blend of thriller and psychological horror that profoundly impacted Japanese cinema. The story follows Detective Takabe investigating murders induced through hypnosis by a troubled student. Kurosawa's direction, combined with atmospheric cinematography, creates a disturbing yet compelling narrative that explores violence, mental illness, and blurred realities. Cure laid the foundation for the J-Horror phenomenon and remains a must-watch classic. Experience the psychological terror of Cure—watch it now in cinemas and dive into a revolutionary J-Horror masterpiece!
The best thing about this work is... the cover, as disturbing and anxiety-inducing as few others. We may never know if, with a less problematic professional destiny, this man would have given us many more epochal songs.
The best thing about this work is... the cover, as disturbing and anxiety-inducing as few others.
We may never know if, with a less problematic professional destiny, this man would have given us many more epochal songs.
John Fogerty's 1986 album 'Eye of the Zombie' showcases his technical skills and characteristic sound but fails to match the brilliance of his Creedence Clearwater Revival days. The review highlights the strong cover art and Fogerty's consistent musical style, yet notes the absence of truly memorable songs. The album is primarily recommended for longtime fans and completists familiar with his career struggles and legacy. Discover John Fogerty's lesser-known 'Eye of the Zombie'—listen now and explore the story behind the music.
Those worms in the mouth are on the level of Nicolas Cage eating a live cockroach in Vampire’s Kiss. An album that shows how a few clear ideas are better than many confused ones.
Those worms in the mouth are on the level of Nicolas Cage eating a live cockroach in Vampire’s Kiss.
An album that shows how a few clear ideas are better than many confused ones.
Aya's album 'hexed!' is an experimental blend of electronic and post-industrial sounds with dark ambient layers. The striking cover art is memorable, but the music sometimes feels unfocused and may challenge listeners. Though its atmosphere is tense and paranoid, it lacks concrete cohesion. Worth a listen for curious fans of experimental and deconstructed club genres. Listen to Aya's 'hexed!' for an experimental journey through dark electronic soundscapes.
DIAMANTI is an intimate and ethereal electro-pop gem, filled with a nocturnal atmosphere. With the first record GINEVRA demonstrates an already very refined and recognizable artistic personality.
DIAMANTI is an intimate and ethereal electro-pop gem, filled with a nocturnal atmosphere.
With the first record GINEVRA demonstrates an already very refined and recognizable artistic personality.
Ginevra Lubrano's debut album DIAMANTI showcases her as a refined and distinctive artist in the electro-pop scene. The record impresses with its intimate, nocturnal atmosphere and seamless blend of genres like trip-hop and dance-house. Collaborations with producers Marco and Francesco Fugazza enhance the album's elegant and cohesive sound. Though the artist initially seemed overshadowed in live settings, this album reveals her full potential and unique artistic personality. Listen to Ginevra's DIAMANTI and experience a stunning electro-pop journey!
If for a moment I let my essence permeate with the music and detach, tears fall, and I don’t even notice. His early works are often so intricate that the ear is distracted, busy deciphering, deconstructing and reconstructing them.
If for a moment I let my essence permeate with the music and detach, tears fall, and I don’t even notice.
His early works are often so intricate that the ear is distracted, busy deciphering, deconstructing and reconstructing them.
The review reflects on the deep emotional connection the author has with Prefab Sprout's music, highlighting the complexity of Paddy McAloon's lyrics. While the album Two Wheels Good is approached with honest admiration, the writer expresses some ambivalence about reviewing it in detail. The narrative intertwines personal memories with the music's impact but avoids a full critique. Discover the emotional layers of Prefab Sprout's Two Wheels Good — listen now and immerse yourself in its intricate beauty.
Luca, the inept, the idiot, the sleeping prince has become Don Quijote, the 'builder of dreams' crashed against the windmills. Art must tell the Truth but must also build hope; ... artistic creation is always a political act, a tool for redemption.
Luca, the inept, the idiot, the sleeping prince has become Don Quijote, the 'builder of dreams' crashed against the windmills.
Art must tell the Truth but must also build hope; ... artistic creation is always a political act, a tool for redemption.
This review explores Eduardo De Filippo's Natale in Casa Cupiello, tracing its evolution from 1931 through various revisions. It highlights the complex character of Luca Cupiello and the family drama shaped by Neapolitan culture and language. The review reflects on the play’s lasting impact as a powerful satire and its role as a political and artistic statement. It questions the optimism of the play’s final redemption, offering a deeply reflective perspective on art and reality. Discover the enduring genius of Eduardo De Filippo’s Natale in Casa Cupiello—immerse yourself in its rich Neapolitan tradition and timeless family drama.
"Legalize It" is a perfect combination of catchy, lively tracks and a variety of slower ballads and melodies. Tosh was a true revolutionary, one who always spoke his mind and wasn’t afraid to denounce the injustices of Jamaican society.
"Legalize It" is a perfect combination of catchy, lively tracks and a variety of slower ballads and melodies.
Tosh was a true revolutionary, one who always spoke his mind and wasn’t afraid to denounce the injustices of Jamaican society.
This review celebrates Peter Tosh's debut album Legalize It as a powerful reggae classic. It highlights Tosh’s role as a revolutionary artist advocating marijuana legalization and justice in Jamaica. The album blends catchy rhythms with meaningful lyrics and diverse musical influences. The review captures the album's enduring appeal and Tosh's creative spirit. It also reflects on its cultural impact and memorable tracks. Dive into Peter Tosh's Legalize It and experience the roots of reggae activism and timeless music today!
Still rapping? Stay quiet. It’s like hearing ‘tutututu’ in Murubutu’s tracks. Giving the mic to Dave is like giving the axe to the executioner.
Still rapping? Stay quiet. It’s like hearing ‘tutututu’ in Murubutu’s tracks.
Giving the mic to Dave is like giving the axe to the executioner.
The Art of Dying, the third album by Die Dave in collaboration with Rvndea, explores death and rebirth through a dark, ironic lens balanced with Zen philosophy. The album embraces raw boom bap instrumentation and sharp, corrosive lyricism. It stands out in a standardized rap landscape due to its coherence and uncompromising vision. Not aimed at mainstream appeal, it delivers a dense, layered listening experience for those seeking depth. Overall, it is an artistic manifesto wrapped in bitterness and sarcasm. Discover the raw power and depth of The Art of Dying—listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or Bandcamp!
Frijid Pink’s version is beautifully psychedelic, with Thompson’s highly distorted guitar giving up on the arpeggio and instead hitting the chords. For the nostalgic elderly or the young captivated by the vintage of those prolific and inventive years, this niche work is nonetheless perfectly aligned with its time and can provide healthy emotional enrichment.
Frijid Pink’s version is beautifully psychedelic, with Thompson’s highly distorted guitar giving up on the arpeggio and instead hitting the chords.
For the nostalgic elderly or the young captivated by the vintage of those prolific and inventive years, this niche work is nonetheless perfectly aligned with its time and can provide healthy emotional enrichment.
Frijid Pink made a strong debut in 1970 with a blend of rock blues and psychedelia, highlighted by their famous cover of "House of the Rising Sun." The album showcases gritty, Hendrix-inspired guitar and a powerful baritone voice. Despite their early promise, the band became a classic one hit wonder. This album remains a nostalgic gem that captures the spirit of its era. Listen to Frijid Pink's classic debut and experience their legendary 'House of the Rising Sun' reimagined with psychedelic blues rock energy!
A concert that felt like a small socialist paradise. The mere fact of believing in something shared represented (and represents today more than ever) a lifeline in a world that was beginning to crumble.
A concert that felt like a small socialist paradise.
The mere fact of believing in something shared represented (and represents today more than ever) a lifeline in a world that was beginning to crumble.
Offlaga Disco Pax's live performance at Magazzini Generali marks the 20th anniversary of their landmark album Socialismo Tascabile. The concert evokes nostalgia for a politically engaged past and contrasts it with the present’s cultural emptiness. Max Collini's storytelling resonates deeply, reflecting on youthful idealism and shared beliefs. The event is a heartfelt tribute to an era of meaning and solidarity through alternative music. Dive into Offlaga Disco Pax's evocative live show and rediscover a politically charged musical journey from the 2000s.
The album is more a ritual, focused on psychedelia of fragmentation, experimentation, and above all, repetition. The mix of techno and krautrock sounds very natural, recalling the experiments of German groups fifty years ago.
The album is more a ritual, focused on psychedelia of fragmentation, experimentation, and above all, repetition.
The mix of techno and krautrock sounds very natural, recalling the experiments of German groups fifty years ago.
Föllakzoid's album V is a captivating blend of krautrock, techno, and space rock, evolving their sound towards hypnotic, trance-like repetition. The album features four long tracks that vary from intense and aggressive to minimalist and atmospheric. Influences from German krautrock pioneers like NEU! are clear, while the production by Atom TM introduces futuristic electronic textures. This Chilean project crafts an immersive ritualistic listening experience that balances rhythm, experimentation, and a sense of continuous sonic flow. Dive into Föllakzoid's V and experience hypnotic krautrock-techno fusion today!
Wenders, as a European on a 'trip' to the United States, notices landscapes and architectures that a local wouldn’t even notice. The apex of such stasis is reached in what should be the film’s climactic scene... 15 minutes of chatter and boredom that neither excites nor moves.
Wenders, as a European on a 'trip' to the United States, notices landscapes and architectures that a local wouldn’t even notice.
The apex of such stasis is reached in what should be the film’s climactic scene... 15 minutes of chatter and boredom that neither excites nor moves.
The review offers a balanced critique of Wim Wenders' Paris, Texas, praising its visual depiction of American landscapes and the father-son relationship. However, it finds the plot uneven and the pacing slow, especially in the lengthy dialogue scenes. Ultimately considered fascinating but overrated, the film struggles to fully engage despite its cult status and award recognition. Discover the beauty and flaws of Paris, Texas—watch the film and experience Wim Wenders' unique vision of America.
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