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This man decided to free his truest voice, which resembles that of the cello, together with those of his three roommates. The first to speak of his death is the violin. Alone, in a stasis and solitude that are terrifying.
This man decided to free his truest voice, which resembles that of the cello, together with those of his three roommates.
The first to speak of his death is the violin. Alone, in a stasis and solitude that are terrifying.
This review delves into Dmitri Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 15, composed during his final days in a Moscow hospital. It reflects on the intimate, haunting dialogue with death embodied in the music and the composer's personal struggle under the Soviet regime. The quartet is portrayed as an intense, quiet cry of solitude and mortality, revealing Shostakovich’s truest voice in his last composition. The review blends vivid imagery of the setting with profound reflections on life, death, and artistic legacy. Discover the haunting depths of Shostakovich’s Quartet No. 15—listen and feel the profound farewell to life through music.
The plot develops slowly and, without haste, we observe the transformation of our chemistry professor into one of the most important methamphetamine producers. Jimmy lives on his stage and hides his wounds under the mask of Charlie Hustle, Elvis Presley, Ned Beatty, Kevin Costner...
The plot develops slowly and, without haste, we observe the transformation of our chemistry professor into one of the most important methamphetamine producers.
Jimmy lives on his stage and hides his wounds under the mask of Charlie Hustle, Elvis Presley, Ned Beatty, Kevin Costner...
Better Call Saul's first season is praised for its slow, deliberate pace and deep character exploration. As a spin-off of Breaking Bad, it builds on strong storytelling and cinematic quality. The review highlights the complexity of characters like Jimmy McGill, Mike Ehrmantraut, and Kim Wexler. Vince Gilligan’s direction and atmospheric shots bring a rich visual experience. This series reveals the potential of TV storytelling when given room to develop. Dive into Better Call Saul and experience the rich, slow-burning story crafted by Vince Gilligan—watch it now to see the transformation unfold!
Mikadze’s keyboard seems out of tune, pleasant and annoying at the same time, like a wound that’s healing. He makes old music new and fresh with even older artifices.
Mikadze’s keyboard seems out of tune, pleasant and annoying at the same time, like a wound that’s healing.
He makes old music new and fresh with even older artifices.
Giorgi Mikadze's debut album 'Georgian Microjamz' is a fresh take on prog jazz rock, blending ancient folk roots with microtonal and xenharmonic techniques. The review highlights the album’s originality and technical prowess despite the niche nature of microtonal music. The music’s slightly off-tune keyboard creates a unique mix of pleasure and discomfort. Released in 2020 by RareNoiseRecords, this album offers an intriguing exploration of cyclical time through sound. Listen to Giorgi Mikadze’s ‘Georgian Microjamz’ on Bandcamp and discover a fresh prog jazz rock experience!
Can one throw dark beauty in the world’s face, as if it were nothing? It shines with an intermittent light like a Martian toy.
Can one throw dark beauty in the world’s face, as if it were nothing?
It shines with an intermittent light like a Martian toy.
Pink Reason’s ‘Cleaning the Mirror’ is an emotionally charged album blending dark ballads with experimental sounds. The review highlights its unique fusion of disheveled beauty and heroic melancholy. Notable tracks feature distinctive instruments like trembling banjo and free saxophone, creating a transcendent and immersive listening experience. The album grips listeners with its slow, disturbed melodies and evocative atmosphere throughout. Listen to Pink Reason’s ‘Cleaning the Mirror’ and immerse yourself in its haunting, beautiful soundscapes.
There is always music in the air, enchanting, sensual, alienating, disorienting, a sort of paradoxically welcoming and sedative funeral music that translates from one dimension to another. Death is just a change, not the end. A tragedy that would have destroyed any other person opened her heart and soul to a deeper truth.
There is always music in the air, enchanting, sensual, alienating, disorienting, a sort of paradoxically welcoming and sedative funeral music that translates from one dimension to another.
Death is just a change, not the end. A tragedy that would have destroyed any other person opened her heart and soul to a deeper truth.
This review deeply appreciates Angelo Badalamenti’s soundtrack for the Twin Peaks: Limited Event Series, highlighting its haunting, hypnotic, and emotionally complex nature. The album blends unreleased pieces with familiar themes, reflecting the surreal, mysterious atmosphere of the series. The soundscape is described as alienating yet inviting, capturing the essence of the show’s enigmatic world. The review also touches on the mystical and symbolic elements evoked by the music, connecting it with the broader Twin Peaks mythology and its emotional resonance. Dive into the mysterious and hypnotic world of Twin Peaks with Angelo Badalamenti’s evocative soundtrack—listen now and feel the enigma.
How can he carry on his discussion with Marco so convincingly and at the same time play the guitar like that? "That you for me and I for you are the only thing left of paradise."
How can he carry on his discussion with Marco so convincingly and at the same time play the guitar like that?
"That you for me and I for you are the only thing left of paradise."
Giovanni Truppi’s self-titled album showcases his unique blend of raw music and emotional depth. His guitar work and lyrical storytelling stand out, drawing comparisons to influential Italian artists like Gaber and Edoardo Bennato. The album ends with a poignant piano ballad about love and loss. Overall, it's an irresistible work, marked by sincerity and talent. Listen to Giovanni Truppi’s captivating album now and experience raw emotion and masterful guitar firsthand!
Against perfectly reflects the period of uncertainty in which it was composed, amid a desire for revenge, out-of-focus moments, and experimentation in the most diverse directions. Choke is a rhythmic triumph and shows how Sepultura was different from any other band of the time, with tribal atmospheres that go hand in hand with nu metal guitars.
Against perfectly reflects the period of uncertainty in which it was composed, amid a desire for revenge, out-of-focus moments, and experimentation in the most diverse directions.
Choke is a rhythmic triumph and shows how Sepultura was different from any other band of the time, with tribal atmospheres that go hand in hand with nu metal guitars.
Against marks a challenging but intriguing chapter for Sepultura following Max Cavalera's departure. The album mixes hardcore and groove metal with tribal influences, showcasing Derrick Green’s unique vocal style. Though initially met with lukewarm reception, many tracks stand out and the album ages better than expected. Despite some uneven moments, Against remains a noteworthy and rediscover-worthy work in Sepultura's discography. Listen to Sepultura's Against and rediscover this bold, genre-blending album that redefined their legacy!
"Good blood doesn't lie, this latest member also stands out and knows how to do honor," "Bruciando Venezia is not just a remarkable track but a small universe of emotions, colors, and shivers."
"Good blood doesn't lie, this latest member also stands out and knows how to do honor,"
"Bruciando Venezia is not just a remarkable track but a small universe of emotions, colors, and shivers."
This review celebrates Le Vene Di Lucretia's debut album as a notable contribution to the Italian deathrock genre. The band impresses with powerful Italian lyrics, evocative atmospheres, and strong instrumental work. The reviewer highlights influences from key deathrock bands and praises the album's emotional depth. A personal live experience underscores the band's impact and skill. Dive into the haunting world of Le Vene Di Lucretia and experience the essence of Italian deathrock today!
We are in the realm of American Stoner-Rock; a music imbued with reddish and dark moods, dense with Heavy-Fuzz and psychedelic distortions that evoke the warm desert sun at sunset. Great album, great band. Ad Maiora.
We are in the realm of American Stoner-Rock; a music imbued with reddish and dark moods, dense with Heavy-Fuzz and psychedelic distortions that evoke the warm desert sun at sunset.
Great album, great band. Ad Maiora.
The review celebrates Nebula's fourth album, Apollo, praising its authentic stoner rock sound with heavy fuzz and psychedelic elements. The music is described as raw, energetic, and evocative of desert sunsets. Key tracks like 'Fever Fray' and 'Loose Cannon' highlight the album's punk spirit and dynamic rhythms. The reviewer appreciates the concise 40-minute runtime and the band's classic trio formation. Dive into Nebula's Apollo and experience a powerful stoner rock journey today!
With a few coins in his pocket, Russ Meyer is the exception that 'erects' him as one of the greatest directors ever. Tura Satana eternalizes it all, she is the star performer beyond any judgment, beyond considerations, she charms everyone, even the cacti.
With a few coins in his pocket, Russ Meyer is the exception that 'erects' him as one of the greatest directors ever.
Tura Satana eternalizes it all, she is the star performer beyond any judgment, beyond considerations, she charms everyone, even the cacti.
This review celebrates Russ Meyer's Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! as a groundbreaking cult film with a distinctive visual style shaped by budget limits. Tura Satana's magnetic performance dominates the screen, while the film explores themes of female power and raw sexuality. The reviewer reflects on the film’s minimalistic production and energetic pacing, highlighting its lasting impact. Overall, it praises the film as an audacious and vibrant classic. Discover Russ Meyer's bold cult classic—watch Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! and experience its fierce energy and iconic performances.
The writing is the worst part of the film. The film is quite well made but very poorly written, it got lost among the little monsters and became more of a horror video game than a horror film.
The writing is the worst part of the film.
The film is quite well made but very poorly written, it got lost among the little monsters and became more of a horror video game than a horror film.
This review of David Robert Mitchell's It Follows praises the film's intriguing premise and evocative soundtrack but criticizes its messy narrative and inconsistent writing. The film's indie aesthetic feels forced rather than authentic. While the shifting monster designs offer variety, the slow pacing and confused plot result in a horror experience more akin to a video game than a polished film. Despite these flaws, its originality and atmosphere provide some merit. Explore the unique yet flawed world of It Follows—listen to its soundtrack, watch the scares, and decide if it truly follows your taste in horror.
The shamanism of the percussion embraces East and West in a blend that fiercely enchants. They make you weep with joy and astonishment, and "force" you to hear that flood of cultured noise that whirls you into "pleasant" zones of sonic sanctity.
The shamanism of the percussion embraces East and West in a blend that fiercely enchants.
They make you weep with joy and astonishment, and "force" you to hear that flood of cultured noise that whirls you into "pleasant" zones of sonic sanctity.
Jamahiriya by Savage Republic is praised as a mature and immersive album that fuses Eastern and Western influences with hypnotic tribal percussion. The album marks a powerful evolution from their previous works, balancing controlled chaos with clarity. It delivers an emotional, wild joy rooted in destruction and renewal, offering a unique, transformative listening experience. The review highlights the band's refined musical craft and their ability to evoke strong emotional responses. Dive into Savage Republic's Jamahiriya and experience a wild, hypnotic journey of sound and emotion. Listen now to feel the storm!
'A work of frightening intensity, endowed with evocative powers that few have managed to reformulate later on.' 'The struggle is hard, the struggle is long, the struggle is beautiful.'
'A work of frightening intensity, endowed with evocative powers that few have managed to reformulate later on.'
'The struggle is hard, the struggle is long, the struggle is beautiful.'
Killing Joke's 1990 double album 'Extremities, Dirt and Various Repressed Emotions' marks a powerful return with intense, provocative themes. The record revisits and updates the band's early 80s post-punk style with aggressive rhythms and experimental elements. Notable is the raw vocal delivery, complex instrumentation, and lyrical focus on societal struggles and greed. The album is praised as a masterpiece that evolved the band's sound while maintaining its rebellious spirit. Explore the fierce intensity of Killing Joke's landmark album and witness the raw power of post-punk reinvented.
There is a mental map between black music and traditional cultural ties in the first solo album by Dj Tubet. An album that never fails to surprise, also for an excellent percentage of female presence represented both in the melodic/vocal parts and in rap.
There is a mental map between black music and traditional cultural ties in the first solo album by Dj Tubet.
An album that never fails to surprise, also for an excellent percentage of female presence represented both in the melodic/vocal parts and in rap.
Dj Tubet’s debut solo album Fin Cumò is a multicultural journey blending 14 languages and genres, including reggae and 90s hip-hop. It features global collaborations and strong female vocal presence. The album balances traditional storytelling and modern sounds, celebrating regional identity amidst globalization. Produced largely by Dj Tubet, it offers surprising musical experiments and heartfelt lyrics. Discover the rich blend of languages and beats in Dj Tubet’s Fin Cumò—listen now and experience a global hip-hop fusion like no other!
The Top... sounds somewhat like the synthesis of past and forthcoming projects. There isn’t a single track that does not reveal a complex journey, a poetic metaphor, an almost esoteric symbolism in the intentions of Robert Smith and therefore his peers.
The Top... sounds somewhat like the synthesis of past and forthcoming projects.
There isn’t a single track that does not reveal a complex journey, a poetic metaphor, an almost esoteric symbolism in the intentions of Robert Smith and therefore his peers.
The Cure's 1984 album The Top stands as a complex and transitional work bridging the band's gothic-punk roots with future sounds. Despite its unpredictability and intricate poetic symbolism, it reveals artistic maturity and sets the stage for later successes. The album's blend of dark aesthetics, jazz influences, and surreal zoological allegories capture a moment of cultural change within the post-punk scene. It remains a key to understanding the evolution of The Cure and their era-defining impact. Dive into The Cure's The Top to experience a dark, rich blend of post-punk innovation and poetic depth—explore this essential album now!
"As Days Get Dark by Arab Strap is a fantastic album, one of those that slowly but inevitably creeps under your skin." Aidan Moffat’s unique way of singing, with that mix of spoken word and singing, is raw, dark, carnal, never sycophantic or reassuring.
"As Days Get Dark by Arab Strap is a fantastic album, one of those that slowly but inevitably creeps under your skin."
Aidan Moffat’s unique way of singing, with that mix of spoken word and singing, is raw, dark, carnal, never sycophantic or reassuring.
Arab Strap's As Days Get Dark is a masterful album that steadily captivates with its cohesive dark atmospheres and dynamic arrangements. The unique vocal delivery of Aidan Moffat enhances the raw and intense lyrics. Each track offers thoughtful twists, blending influences from The Cure, Bowie, and The National. This album marks a powerful return after sixteen years and is poised to be a top release. Listen to Arab Strap's As Days Get Dark now and experience their hauntingly powerful return.
Jim Morrison seemed more like a performer fully aware of what he was representing: an act not only of great scenic and musical art but also an act of political value. In his best moments, he was able to even equal and surpass the skill of another frontman like Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones.
Jim Morrison seemed more like a performer fully aware of what he was representing: an act not only of great scenic and musical art but also an act of political value.
In his best moments, he was able to even equal and surpass the skill of another frontman like Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones.
This review explores The Doors’ 1968 Hollywood Bowl concert, highlighting Jim Morrison’s compelling presence and the band's skill despite internal challenges. It emphasizes Morrison’s blend of artistry, political messaging, and raw humanity. The restored documentary captures a pivotal moment of rock history, showcasing timeless hits and Morrison’s unpredictable, magnetic performance. The review places Morrison as a visionary figure, blending mysticism and conscious political critique. Watch The Doors live at the Bowl ’68 and dive into a legendary rock experience with Jim Morrison’s unmatched charisma and artistry.
They forged and authenticated the purest acoustic rock, impetuous and sanguine, aiming to avoid the myths of electricity and volume at all costs. Why Do Birds Sing?, the fifth album, dated 1991, has plenty of inspired pieces and tries to curb the nascent regularity with a bit of good old-fashioned disconnection.
They forged and authenticated the purest acoustic rock, impetuous and sanguine, aiming to avoid the myths of electricity and volume at all costs.
Why Do Birds Sing?, the fifth album, dated 1991, has plenty of inspired pieces and tries to curb the nascent regularity with a bit of good old-fashioned disconnection.
The review explores Violent Femmes' 1991 album Why Do Birds Sing?, praising its raw acoustic roots while noting a softer, more polished tone compared to earlier works. Emphasizing the band's unique blend of folk, punk, and blues, it highlights the album’s catchy tracks and playful, sometimes crude lyrics. While the album shows inspired moments, it lacks the surprise and wild energy of their debut, reflecting an evolution toward a more restrained sound. Dive into Violent Femmes' Why Do Birds Sing? and experience their signature raw acoustic style and timeless indie spirit.
Araca Azul is still today a luminous demonstration of how it is possible to create experimental music without boring the listener already equipped with an adequate preparation. The sonic flow of the album, articulated in 10 seamlessly flowing tracks, accentuates to the maximum Veloso’s typical sound blending samba, psychedelic rock, noise music, and African percussion.
Araca Azul is still today a luminous demonstration of how it is possible to create experimental music without boring the listener already equipped with an adequate preparation.
The sonic flow of the album, articulated in 10 seamlessly flowing tracks, accentuates to the maximum Veloso’s typical sound blending samba, psychedelic rock, noise music, and African percussion.
Caetano Veloso's Araca Azul is a complex and sophisticated album from 1972 that pushes musical boundaries by fusing tropicalia, psychedelic rock, and African percussion. Though it initially flopped commercially, the album rewards attentive and prepared listeners with its innovative sounds. It stands as one of Veloso's most experimental works, blending diverse influences into an intriguing sonic experience. This album highlights his artistic maturity post-exile and remains a unique cultural artifact amid Brazil's political history. Experience the unique experimental journey of Caetano Veloso's Araca Azul—listen now and dive into tropicalia like never before!
It’s the return of the Bruce that a rock lover like myself desired, certainly much more in the classic Springsteen style compared to Western Stars. Death is not the end, we see each other again in dreams: when people dear to us die, the memory inevitably becomes eternal.
It’s the return of the Bruce that a rock lover like myself desired, certainly much more in the classic Springsteen style compared to Western Stars.
Death is not the end, we see each other again in dreams: when people dear to us die, the memory inevitably becomes eternal.
This review highlights Bruce Springsteen’s 'Letter to You' as a triumphant return to his classic heartland rock roots. The album features powerful rock tracks alongside heartfelt ballads, including unreleased songs from the 1970s. The reviewer praises the emotional depth and musical quality throughout, especially the title track, 'Burnin’ Train,' and 'Ghosts.' Overall, the album is seen as a heartfelt tribute to life, loss, and memory. Discover Bruce Springsteen’s heartfelt return with Letter to You – listen now and experience the power of classic rock reborn.
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