"One Day Remains marks the beginning of an artistic journey characterized by incredible compositional and vocal quality."

 "Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall, and Scott Phillips have left a clear mark on the hard rock and post-grunge scene of the past twenty-five years."

This review celebrates the 20th anniversary of Alter Bridge’s debut album, 'One Day Remains,' highlighting the band's origins post-Creed, their unique sound, and the deluxe edition release. It emphasizes Myles Kennedy's vocal strength and the album's blend of melodic and powerful tracks. The review appreciates the band’s lasting influence on the post-grunge and hard rock scene over two decades. Discover the powerful origins of Alter Bridge with the One Day Remains 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition—listen now and experience rock history.

 Guitars everywhere, on the right, on the left, and center; layering, concatenations, guitar duels, one at a time, two at a time, even three occasionally.

 The riff is vaguely reminiscent of Led Zeppelin’s 'Rock’n’Roll', only more lyrical and intimate, less brash but more elegant.

This review examines Stillwater’s 1977 debut album, highlighting their Southern rock style with dense guitar layers and impressive riffs. The band lacks a standout frontman, but the drummer and guitarists share strong vocal duties. Key tracks include the catchy opener 'Rock’n’Roll Loser' and the guitar showcase 'Sam’s Jam.' Despite their potential, Stillwater never matched the fame of their contemporaries. Dive into Stillwater’s classic Southern rock sound—listen to their 1977 debut and experience guitar-driven rock storytelling.

 "Throughout the film, there isn’t a single positive character, not one to care for."

 "Each of us has three lives: a public one, a private one, and a secret one. It is the paraphrase of a famous line by Gabriel Garcia Marquez."

Perfetti Sconosciuti is praised for its believable portrayal of complex characters trapped in a web of secrets during a single evening. The screenplay skillfully balances drama, twists, and humor within a confined setting, while reflecting on Italian societal flaws. The cast delivers strong performances, elevating even minor characters. Despite minor critiques about the bourgeois setting, the film remains a cultural phenomenon with worldwide acclaim and stage adaptations. Discover the gripping drama and hidden truths of Perfetti Sconosciuti—watch it today and see why it’s a modern Italian classic.

 Friedkin is a top-notch director, and the alternation of highly-paced scenes with moments of dialogue is mixed in an exemplary way.

 It was a triumphant success and won 5 Oscars (Best Picture, Director, Leading Actor, Adapted Screenplay, Editing) and created a path that many would follow with varying success.

William Friedkin’s ‘Il Braccio Violento Della Legge’ is a landmark crime film spearheading the New Hollywood movement. It broke away from traditional crime cinema by showcasing gritty realism, innovative dialogue, and groundbreaking chase scenes. The film’s authentic storytelling, expert direction, and strong performances, especially by Gene Hackman, earned it critical acclaim and multiple Oscars. It remains a pivotal influence on how crime stories are told on screen. Discover the raw power of New Hollywood cinema—watch ‘Il Braccio Violento Della Legge’ and experience crime storytelling at its finest.

 Talisman was a band that played with conviction and executed flurries of notes... all without resorting at all to attitudes, poses, costumes, and glam pretenses.

 I consider it the best of Talisman, a band responsible for one of the not so many glimpses of serenity in the compromised hard rock scene of the nineties.

This review celebrates Talisman’s 1994 album Humanimal as a standout melodic funky metal record marked by virtuosic musicianship and soulful vocals. The band’s straightforward style avoids glam and pretension, favoring engaging riffs and tight arrangements. Marcel Jacob’s tragic story adds emotional weight, while standout tracks showcase the band's dynamic range. Despite some filler, the album is regarded as their best and an important piece in 90s hard rock. Discover the soulful energy and virtuosity of Talisman’s Humanimal album—listen now and experience one of 90s rock’s hidden gems!

 I wanted to share a beautiful experience, that of feeling understood, for once, about everything, absolutely everything.

 It is well written, reports real facts and people (not created by AI!) and at the end of Unintended Successes.

The reviewer shares a heartfelt experience of feeling truly understood while reading Gianrico Carofiglio’s concise and thoughtful mini essay. Despite potential critics calling it predictable or boring, the reviewer praises the well-written text based on real facts by an author who is also a former magistrate. The review encourages readers to appreciate and explore this insightful essay. Read Gianrico Carofiglio’s insightful mini essay and experience a thoughtful journey on ignorance and error.

 The album presents itself as a series of mantras, like a perfect meditative exercise, suitable for any time of day.

 All Living Things travels from youth to old age, heralding eternity, perhaps for comfort and encouragement in the thought that we are and will remain travelers of time and possible worlds.

Park Jiha's album All Living Things blends traditional Korean acoustic sounds with electronic elements to create a soothing, meditative experience. The tracks evoke the natural cycles of life and seasons, symbolizing growth, transition, and renewal. The music acts like mantras, encouraging connection with nature and spiritual reflection. The album journey moves from spring's awakening to the eternal cycle of life and death, offering comfort and hope. Listen to Park Jiha’s All Living Things and immerse yourself in soothing sounds inspired by nature’s endless cycles.

 The album is a concept set after the end of World War I and fundamentally consists of the reading of a family’s father’s will, a will revealing shocking family secrets.

 The variety of solutions, riffs, and rhythms is impressive, there is a thread but it never repeats the same riff.

Opeth’s latest album, The Last Will and Testament, marks a surprising return of heavy guitars and growl vocals after years of prog-rock focus. It blends gothic and noir atmospheres with theatrical and cinematic elements, maintaining a strong prog-rock foundation while reintroducing metal influences. The album features innovative instrumentation, including harp and flute, and guest contributions, resulting in a diverse and engaging listening experience. It may signal a new creative phase for the band. Explore Opeth's renewed sound with The Last Will And Testament—listen now and experience the thrilling fusion of metal and prog rock.

 In this album, two-thirds are rubbish, but the rest is okay, with inside a masterpiece (of its kind).

 The grand ballad “Sara,” which at the time was perfect, perhaps now dated but still perfect.

This review examines Starship's 1985 album Knee Deep in the Hoopla, praising the 80s pop-rock style while criticizing much of the material as mediocre. The standout track 'Sara' is highlighted as a well-crafted and iconic ballad. The review contrasts the band’s evolution from Jefferson Airplane’s 60s counterculture roots to a more commercial 80s sound. Grace Slick’s role and Mickey Thomas’ lead vocals receive specific attention. Overall, the album is seen as a mix of throwaway pop and occasional quality moments. Listen to Starship's Knee Deep in the Hoopla and discover the 80s pop-rock hit 'Sara' that stands out among classic melodies.

 Menschen am Sonntag is a time capsule: a 73-minute silent film, often regarded as a forerunner of neorealism.

 Despite its apparent lightness, the film portrays the brutality in relationships between the sexes, with raw realism devoid of moral judgments.

Menschen am Sonntag is a 1930 silent film directed by Robert Siodmak that captures a day in the life of young Berliners with documentary-like realism. The film explores youthful leisure and complex gender relationships without moral judgment. It also serves as a poignant reflection of a fleeting era before the rise of the Nazis. Praised for its historical and artistic value, it remains accessible and relevant today. Watch Robert Siodmak’s 'Menschen am Sonntag' and step back into 1930s Berlin—available now for free on YouTube.

 "Castle in the Sky is, in every sense, the foundational work on which the entire narrative and visual imagination of Miyazaki’s thought is based."

 "A truly schizophrenic Italian distribution... reappeared mysteriously, with different and better dubbing, in 2012 following the theatrical release."

Castle in the Sky is Miyazaki’s third film and the first released under Studio Ghibli, laying the foundation for his iconic storytelling style. Although considered more childish compared to his later works, it combines themes of flight, ecology, and pacifism with imaginative visuals. The film’s pacing improves notably in the second half, highlighted by memorable robot scenes. Italian distribution was complicated, but the film remains an essential part of Miyazaki’s legacy. Discover the magic and meaning behind Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky—watch the classic that shaped a genre and inspired generations.

 Listening to his music feels like delving into the deepest, most hidden, and darkest depths the human mind has ever conceived.

 Massive Conspiracy Against All Life is the worthy successor of the first chapter, matching it in terms of malignancy and ominous mental journeys.

This review thoroughly examines Leviathan's 2008 album 'Massive Conspiracy Against All Life', highlighting its blend of depressive, ambient, and black metal genres. Wrest's craftsmanship is praised for creating a sinister and intense atmosphere. The album is seen as a worthy successor to his earlier seminal works. The interplay between abrasive black metal and moody ambient passages is emphasized as a defining feature. Discover the dark depths of Leviathan’s 'Massive Conspiracy Against All Life'—listen now and experience a haunting black metal masterpiece.

 The album plays it all on a direct and overwhelming atmosphere, but without strong melodies or themes that truly distinguish the songs.

 With €10 I could’ve listened on Spotify, liked it so-so, and moved on, but instead, now I have this CD that I probably won’t listen to again.

The reviewer reflects on buying Kimono Lights’ album Trick or Thriller after a long delay. Rooted in the shoegaze revival sound, the album delivers expansive guitars and a raw production style but lacks standout melodies. Though fond of the genre and band, the reviewer finds the album only mediocre and questions the value of physical purchases versus streaming. The review is as much about personal music collection habits as the album itself. Dive into the shoegaze revival with Kimono Lights’ Trick or Thriller and decide if its raw charm speaks to you.

 She might have an enormous musical talent, she’s the muse of the noise drone collective Vibracathedral Orchestra, in short, the creator of ghost music.

 Bridget Hayden’s delicate voice lowers and glides, evocative in its most primordial soul level, as haunting as it is eternal.

Bridget Hayden and The Apparitions' album 'Cold Blows The Wind' captivates with its lo-fi folk meditations and mystical atmosphere rooted in Yorkshire's rural landscape. The album revisits traditional English and Irish folk songs with a hauntingly beautiful voice and ethereal arrangements. The singer’s enigmatic and otherworldly presence deeply enriches the listening experience. Despite the absence of the Apparitions, the album stands strong as a sublime expression of folklore and ghostly enchantment. Dive into the mystical folk world of Bridget Hayden and let 'Cold Blows The Wind' enchant your senses today.

 "Women are a constant instigation to risk, to audacity... Despite everything, alive!"

 "A piece like 'Mother' releases the silence of suffered violence and rips off your testicles to cook them as if they were two fried eggs."

This review passionately highlights Babes in Toyland's Fontanelle as a raw, fierce expression of feminine power and resilience. It praises the album's unpredictable intensity and unfiltered emotional depth, focusing on themes of suffering, defiance, and empowerment. The review evokes a sense of pride and urgency, celebrating women’s strength in the face of violence and hardship. Dive into Fontanelle and experience the raw, unapologetic power of Babes in Toyland today!

 The works of Ichiko Aoba...are an immersive experience in a universe of fairies and crystal.

 A peaceful and consciously varied minimalism, a voice and a guitar, sometimes a harp and a piano; words do not do justice to this ethereal music.

Ichiko Aoba's Luminescent Creatures stands out as a serene and immersive album that gently calms the senses with minimalist and nature-inspired soundscapes. Through delicate guitar, harp, and piano, Aoba creates an ethereal world full of wonder and purity. This album is praised as a refreshing musical experience in 2025, perfect for those seeking peace and sensory communion. The review ends by contrasting this calming work with more aggressive recent releases. Experience the serene beauty of Ichiko Aoba’s Luminescent Creatures—listen now and immerse yourself in this ethereal musical journey.

 "A gem of pure sonic nihilism, with distressing and suffering guitar arpeggios and long tracks."

 "Boldly embrace this black gem of freezing and cold, heart-wrenching, and distressing black metal."

Shining's II: Livets ändhållplats is a seminal depressive black metal album that explores dark themes like death and depression through sorrowful guitar work and haunting vocals. Niklas Kvaforth’s raw and painful screaming imbues the album with intense emotion and bleak nihilism. The album’s slow, doom-laden tempos and minimal blast beats set it apart as a chilling cold gem in black metal. Despite controversy around the band's themes, this album remains a vital milestone. Recommended for listeners seeking deep, emotionally challenging black metal. Dive into Shining's II: Livets ändhållplats and experience a chilling masterpiece of depressive black metal.

 How many rascals have been unmasked, how much good nature and cheerful wisdom dispensed to Italians voracious for culture.

 God is to men as the Gabibbo is to Striscia la Notizia.

The review explores the Gabibbo, an iconic puppet character from the Italian TV show Striscia la Notizia. It highlights the character's unique vocal traits and cultural significance. The Gabibbo is praised for its irony and lasting appeal in Italian pop culture. The review acknowledges its legendary status while maintaining a playful tone. Explore the legendary Gabibbo and discover why this iconic puppet remains a beloved symbol in Italian TV culture.

 The moment of orgasm is truly climactic, played with great elegance and fun.

 An hour and a half spent pleasantly with a decidedly enjoyable film.

Follemente, directed by Paolo Genovese, offers a witty and enjoyable exploration of personalities during a first date. With strong performances from Edoardo Leo and Pilar Fogliati, the film balances humor and tenderness. The direction and editing keep the pace engaging despite a theatrical setup. While it may rely on some clichés, the film delivers laughter and lasting smiles. Watch Follemente for a charming blend of humor, emotion, and captivating performances!

 "I don’t believe it would win any Oscars today, despite the dynamic direction by William David Friedkin."

 "Gene Hackman’s skill is undisputable; he even overshadows other equally excellent actors."

The review discusses William Friedkin’s iconic film The French Connection and its sequel, highlighting the film’s once-celebrated success and lasting influence. Gene Hackman’s performance is praised as outstanding, overshadowing his co-stars. Despite some dated elements, the film’s direction, soundtrack, and impact on New Hollywood cinema remain highly respected. The review invites viewers to watch or revisit this classic crime film. Discover or revisit William Friedkin’s masterpiece The French Connection and experience the brilliance of classic crime cinema.