It is therefore a more inspired Martyn that we find in his latest work, an experienced producer who tries to process a mourning and recover the weight of his own music.

 At the end of the playback, one has the impression of having listened to a concept album about loss and abandonment, a personal work with a therapeutic function for its creator.

Martyn's Voids marks a return to the artistic roots evident in his debut album, blending genres like garage, dubstep, and techno. The album explores themes of loss and mourning, inspired by the passing of DJ Marcus Intalex. It presents a thoughtful and powerful listening experience, with intricate layering and emotional depth. Overall, the album is a strong, inspired work that balances personal reflection with musical innovation. Discover Martyn's Voids—dive into an emotional and powerful electronic journey today.

 What we are faced with is a bold tribute album to unorthodox jazz.

 In reality, one of the best albums of 2020.

King Khan's 2020 album The Infinite Ones is a surprising and successful tribute to unorthodox jazz legends like Sun Ra and Mulatu Astatke. Known for his garage soul legacy, Khan embraces spiritual and Afrocentric jazz with authenticity, aided by seasoned collaborators. The album delivers concise and credible jazz tracks that challenge expectations while remaining accessible. It stands out as one of the best albums of the year. Explore King Khan's jazz fusion on The Infinite Ones and experience the unexpected blend of garage soul and afrofuturism!

 Book of Shadows II is an incredibly intimate album, revealing the melancholic side of the American guitarist.

 This project shines the truth and the true essence of what is one of my absolute favorite guitarists.

This review praises Zakk Wylde’s Book of Shadows II as a deeply personal and beautifully crafted album that explores his melancholic Southern Rock influences. The album’s soft yet inspired compositions stand out with warm production and sincere vocals. The reviewer highlights it as a must-listen, emphasizing its unique identity and the guitarist's true essence beyond his usual heavier work. Listen to Zakk Wylde’s soulful Book of Shadows II and experience the heartfelt Southern Rock journey.

 Lizzie Fitzpatrick’s voice eschews the typical spoken style to set on a highly melodic register, soaring into virtuosic warbles.

 'Gaslight' is emblematic of a skillfully calibrated alchemy between scratchy riffs and heartfelt howls leading to dark metropolitan desolation.

Bitch Falcon’s debut album 'Staring at Clocks' from Dublin delivers a unique blend of post-punk, dream-pop, and 90s grunge influences. Lizzie Fitzpatrick’s vocal range mixes melodic and riot grrrl intensity, while the band skillfully balances powerful basslines with atmospheric textures. Tracks like 'Gaslight' and 'Staring at Clocks' showcase dynamic contrasts and emotional depth. Though not fully reaching the stature of genre-defining acts, the band demonstrates a distinctive style and promising potential in the evolving rock scene. Discover the vibrant energy and dream grunge textures of Bitch Falcon’s debut—listen to 'Staring at Clocks' now!

 Ted Turner fully shows his artistic evolution: new, richer sounds, new instruments, a delightful melodic incisiveness, a beautiful freshness.

 Andy Powell uninterested, and therefore practically absent from the games. He will make up for it later, and with interest!

Wishbone Ash's fourteenth album 'Here to Hear' showcases strong performances from guitarist Ted Turner and bassist Martin Turner, with fresh sounds and evocative vocals. Andy Powell appears less engaged, but the album benefits from inspired compositions and tasteful instrumentation, including prominent lap steel guitar. Highlights include 'Why Don't We' and 'Witness to Wonder', delivering a blend of rock and atmospheric melodies. Despite some weaker moments, the album reaffirms the band's enduring talent and stage presence. Listen to 'Here to Hear' and experience the fresh guitar mastery of Wishbone Ash today!

 When you found me, the band’s tenth album... is noted for a darker and more cinematic sound than its predecessor.

 Nothing unpleasant under the sun but nothing to add to the playlist to listen to before the end of the world.

Lucero’s tenth album, 'When You Found Me,' features a darker, more cinematic sound produced by Matt Ross-Spang. While it introduces synth textures and maintains the band’s Memphis roots, the sparse lyrics and subdued energy reflect a matured, quieter Ben Nichols. The album is solid but less emotionally gripping than previous works. Listen to Lucero’s latest album 'When You Found Me' and experience their cinematic, heartfelt storytelling.

 This is an album I made with a lot of love.

 I need to know people's opinions. Wish you a good listening 😁

Error's album Tranquility is a heartfelt project created with great love. The artist seeks listener feedback and wishes everyone an enjoyable experience. The review conveys a genuine emotional connection to the music. Listen to Error's Tranquility and share your thoughts on this passionate album!

 Jugulator is the bastard child of Painkiller, a big, muscular guy with a Slayer t-shirt and a Pantera tattoo.

 Owens doles out plenty of high notes on a nice wall of guitars and helicopter double kick.

Jugulator marks Judas Priest's bold return in the late 90s with new vocalist Tim Owens, showcasing a heavier and thrash-influenced sound. Though criticized for its aggression and length, the album demonstrates the band’s progressive attitude and musical evolution. Owens’ vocal performance stands out as a highlight. Despite some monotony, Jugulator is a significant and modern addition to their discography. Dive into Jugulator to discover Judas Priest’s fierce 90s comeback and Tim Owens’ powerful voice—listen now and experience metal’s evolving legacy!

 It is an album I made with a lot of love.

 I wish you a good listening 😊

Error's album Tranquility is created with deep love and care. The artist seeks genuine opinions from listeners and wishes them an enjoyable experience. Rated highly, it reflects a heartfelt musical effort. Listen to Error's Tranquility and share your thoughts on this heartfelt musical creation!

 Vinicius wrote songs with clear colors, rhythm in essence, and beauty, tout court.

 His very own trick: no beauty exists without also being sad.

The review captures the nostalgic and tender essence of Vinicius de Moraes' album La Fusa. It highlights the album's gentle rhythms, poetic beauty, and melancholic grace. Despite minor critique about a missing track, it praises the intimate atmosphere created by Maria Creuza, Toquinho, and Vinicius himself. The album is depicted as a heartfelt reunion of sounds, memories, and emotions from 70s Brazil. Dive into the enchanting world of La Fusa and experience the timeless magic of Vinicius de Moraes and his collaborators.

 Synchronizer is a melancholic dive starting from the past, but with current harmonies, opening a wide reflective glimpse towards the present and the future.

 The challenge seized and widely won by the band is to approach melodically a serious and professional rock attitude, with a more refined, mature, and clean sound.

Synchronizer by Piqued Jacks delivers a powerful blend of melancholic and energetic indie rock with polished production. The album explores reflective themes supported by refined vocals and keyboard arrangements. It showcases the band's mature approach to rock, standing out in the Italian scene with global appeal. The collaboration with renowned producers enhances its professional and emotional depth. Listen to Synchronizer and experience Piqued Jacks' energetic and soulful indie rock journey today!

 The Night Flier is one of the best film adaptations of his novels/stories, alongside Shining and Carrie.

 The hunter becomes the hunted, and in his lust to discover who the Night Flier really is, he is overcome by the downward spiral of cruelty and indifference to evil.

The Night Flier is a dark, unsettling film adaptation of a Stephen King story that combines vampire mythology with a grim critique of tabloid journalism. Mark Pavia directs with a focus on atmosphere and psychological depth, crafting a cult classic notable for its nihilistic tone and melancholic score. Miguel Ferrer's portrayal of a morally corrupt journalist deepens the film's thematic complexity. This 1997 film remains a profound and haunting entry in independent horror cinema. Discover the haunting darkness of The Night Flier—watch this cult classic vampire thriller and dive into Stephen King's chilling world.

 "The album comes to the listener like an inner journey: electric guitars laden with effects, sitar, electronic layers, bass almost reminiscent of Japan."

 "It might appeal to those who loved David Sylvian’s experiments or niche bands like Dead Can Dance or Cocteau Twins."

Anastatica's EP 'In a Sleeping Garden' follows their debut album with four instrumental tracks blending ambient, gothic, post-rock, and ethereal pop influences. Led by Simone Bortolotto, the work delivers a meditative and intimate listening experience reminiscent of 4AD artists. Its rich, layered soundscapes evoke an inner journey without lyrics, appealing to fans of David Sylvian, Dead Can Dance, and Cocteau Twins. The EP is available digitally and on vinyl via the Kitten Nest label. Discover the mesmerizing ambient world of Anastatica – listen to 'In a Sleeping Garden' now on Bandcamp and vinyl!

 You take on your America, against rampant racism, social inequalities, the administration governing you; you don’t hold back with verbal attacks and the music that comes out is instinctive, volcanic, aggressive.

 I revel in closing my eyes once again and going back to your immense past, to the early eighties and to that Holy band of yours which is a frenzied cult object as far as I’m concerned.

Blue Hearts marks a fiery and unexpected return for Bob Mould, delivering aggressive and socially conscious rock. The album balances raw power with melodic power-pop echoes of his past bands Husker Du and Sugar. At 60, Mould channels rage against social injustice while crafting exhilarating music. Highlights include dynamic electric guitars and memorable choruses. The album closes with a melancholy yet intense track that leaves a lasting impact. Discover the raw power and sharp social critique of Bob Mould’s Blue Hearts—listen now and feel the volcanic energy!

 Vanoni’s vocal cords plunge knives into the listener’s heart, twisting the blade to ensure it bleeds.

 Ornella is still herself, the same as ever, but different, greater, more mature, more complete.

This review praises Ornella Vanoni’s 1976 album as a refined and mature bossa nova project. Highlighting Vanoni's unique voice and artistic seriousness, it explores the collaboration with Brazilian icons Vinicius de Moraes and Toquinho, and the crucial role of producer Sergio Bardotti. The album is recognized for its sophisticated Italian translations of Brazilian poetry and melodies, capturing melancholic themes through minimalistic yet powerful arrangements. The review contrasts Vanoni's style with contemporaries and acknowledges the album as a high point in her versatile career. Listen to Ornella Vanoni’s timeless bossa nova album and experience a unique blend of Italian passion and Brazilian poetry.

 The guitars create genuine House music for elevators or dental offices: harmless, calmly crystalline, lifeless.

 The record is a dud, filled with everything wrong and stale from the eighties.

Wishbone Ash reunited their original lineup in 1987 to produce 'Nouveau Calls,' an all-instrumental album for the No Speak series. Despite the potential, the record is bogged down by typical 80s production clichés and electronic enhancements that dilute the band's distinctive guitar-driven rock essence. The album lacks energy and character, rendering it an uninspired and forgettable effort. Only the reunion of the classic lineup stands out as a positive note. Discover why Wishbone Ash’s 'Nouveau Calls' missed the mark—listen and decide if 80s instrumental rock can still resonate.

 "Our Beth is a true rockeuse, one of the most interesting female voices in the contemporary American rock-blues scene."

 "The substance of the music prevails over the image, and this is a great album that certainly didn’t make me regret the expense."

Beth Hart’s 2012 album Bang Bang Boom Boom showcases her powerful voice and mature songwriting in a captivating rock-blues style. The album explores themes of love’s torments with direct and emotive lyrics. Standout tracks like "Baddest Blues" and "Better Man" highlight her gritty and flexible vocals. Though not flawless, the music prevails over minor faults, making it a rewarding listen for fans of blues-infused rock. Listen to Beth Hart's Bang Bang Boom Boom and dive into a soulful rock-blues experience filled with passion and powerful vocals!

 There is a misleading flavor of Joy Division in this 1981 work, contemporaneous therefore, the difference is that there’s California in between, and you can feel it.

 A track like "Satellite of Love" is exhilarating in its marine progression that arrives and disappears like the foam produced, leaving you with a poignant taste of saltiness on your lips.

Afterimage's mini LP Fade In skillfully merges genuine post-punk and dark wave sounds with a unique surf rock influence rooted in California's underground scene. The album offers a dynamic and dark yet inviting atmosphere, reminiscent of Joy Division but distinct due to its coastal origins. Tracks like 'Satellite of Love' exemplify the evocative and varied moods throughout. The reviewer praises its warmth, immediacy, and rewarding listening experience. Listen to Afterimage’s Fade In and dive into the haunting fusion of dark wave and surf post-punk today!

 A flood of percussion, rhythms, joyful yet cynical progressions in their hidden complexity such that after several listens they culminate in an erudite but absent sedimentation.

 An irresistible whirlwind of blows, an exhausting result but everyone is happy in the end.

Radwaste's 'Cooking and Nothingness' is a concise yet compelling mini LP featuring five intense tracks filled with complex rhythms and joyous energy. The album skilfully blends underground pop punk with repeated percussion, creating an ephemeral but engaging experience. The band's members have deep roots in notable punk and underground acts. Live performances translate this energy into an exhausting but satisfying whirlwind. The brief musical journey leaves listeners joyful and impressed. Listen to Radwaste’s intense and joyful mini LP 'Cooking and Nothingness' and experience the underground pop punk energy!

 The whole thing is literally brimming with funny little men and women, all with big bellies and prominent noses.

 The topics are more than conceptual clashes, a true 'Catastrophe', in the spirit of joy, bright colors, and elaborate graphics.

Jean Jacques Loup's Patatrac is a delightful comic book featuring vivid, colorful boards filled with countless humorous characters. The detailed illustrations cover a variety of imaginative themes like space, ocean depths, and hot air balloons. The art brims with playful chaos and joyful miniatures, showcasing Loup's versatile talents. Despite the passage of time, the book remains a charming piece rich in visual storytelling. It's a joyful visual catastrophe packed with fun and mischief. Discover the vibrant world of Patatrac and dive into Jean Jacques Loup's playful comic artistry today!