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"Madman" tells the acid trip up and down and is a perfect mix of schizophrenia, a dissonant thing, indeed very dissonant, but with a great groove. Playing Sagittarius is our Zoot... seeing him turned into a psychic alien would be priceless.
"Madman" tells the acid trip up and down and is a perfect mix of schizophrenia, a dissonant thing, indeed very dissonant, but with a great groove.
Playing Sagittarius is our Zoot... seeing him turned into a psychic alien would be priceless.
The review vividly captures Dantalian's Chariot's psychedelic essence through their single 'Madman Running Through The Fields/Sun Came Bursting.' It highlights the hypnotic rhythms, acid organ, and pastoral guitar that define the 1967 London summer of love era. The reviewer emphasizes the unique blend of soul, R&B, and experimental sounds that create a perfect yet dissonant groove. Nostalgia and a keen appreciation for psychedelic culture permeate the review. Dive into the psychedelic soundscape of Dantalian's Chariot and experience a classic acid rock trip from the summer of love!
Motorpsycho seem to navigate comfortably in any situation, like musical MacGyvers. "We are the Motorpsycho. Your musical and cultural characteristics will be assimilated. Resistance is futile."
Motorpsycho seem to navigate comfortably in any situation, like musical MacGyvers.
"We are the Motorpsycho. Your musical and cultural characteristics will be assimilated. Resistance is futile."
The reviewer embarked on a discovery of Motorpsycho, praising 'The Tower' for its blend of classic progressive rock influences. The album cleverly integrates elements from iconic bands like King Crimson, Yes, and the Grateful Dead, creating a rich and cohesive sound. Motorpsycho is depicted as skillful musical explorers who skillfully assemble diverse inspirations into compelling tracks. Overall, the album is seen as a successful homage and fresh take on prog rock traditions. Dive into Motorpsycho's 'The Tower' and experience a masterful journey through prog rock history!
"Allan Holdsworth... represents the pinnacle of a certain kind of almost unattainable virtuosity for most." "The Sixteen Men of Tain is one of his most beautiful albums: unexpectedly melodic, rhythmically and melodically evocative, dreamy."
"Allan Holdsworth... represents the pinnacle of a certain kind of almost unattainable virtuosity for most."
"The Sixteen Men of Tain is one of his most beautiful albums: unexpectedly melodic, rhythmically and melodically evocative, dreamy."
The review praises Allan Holdsworth’s album The Sixteen Men of Tain as a pinnacle of guitar virtuosity and melodic invention. The author, a guitarist with heavy metal roots, admires Holdsworth's unique phrasing and legato technique. The album is described as unexpectedly melodic, rhythmically evocative, and dreamy. It is warmly recommended as a must-listen even beyond typical genre fans. Dive into Allan Holdsworth’s The Sixteen Men of Tain and experience guitar mastery like never before!
The entire instrumental and even vocal apparatus present in the album could easily be transposed onto a beautiful piano, without the songs losing a single note. Elegance, power, and melody are the cornerstones of an album that is monstrously underrated by most.
The entire instrumental and even vocal apparatus present in the album could easily be transposed onto a beautiful piano, without the songs losing a single note.
Elegance, power, and melody are the cornerstones of an album that is monstrously underrated by most.
Digital Veil by The Human Abstract successfully blends classical music with progressive metal through impressive composition and virtuosic guitar work. The album features strong melodic riffs, technical prowess, and balanced vocals, resulting in an elegant and powerful listening experience. It stands out from typical metal releases by avoiding clichés and showcasing a refined production. Notably, the track "Antebellum" shines as a progressive masterpiece within the album. Dive into the elegance and power of Digital Veil — listen now and experience a masterful blend of classical music and progressive metal!
"Accusani without Poles seems no longer himself..." "'Il fiore per te' is a poignant power ballad that tells of a lost love..."
"Accusani without Poles seems no longer himself..."
"'Il fiore per te' is a poignant power ballad that tells of a lost love..."
Sick Tamburo's album 'Senza vergogna' follows their previous work with a slow, post-rock style dominated by pounding drums. Despite a few inspired, faster tracks, the album overall feels uninspired. The reviewer notes that Accusani seems off without Poles, and hardcore punk fans may be disappointed. Explore Sick Tamburo's 'Senza vergogna' and decide if their new sound resonates with you.
A little over twenty minutes to reconcile memory with perception through a long isthmus of melancholy and heartache. It celebrates all the slopes, the sunsets, the autumns, the old ages. It celebrates withered flowers and gray leaves.
A little over twenty minutes to reconcile memory with perception through a long isthmus of melancholy and heartache.
It celebrates all the slopes, the sunsets, the autumns, the old ages. It celebrates withered flowers and gray leaves.
The review praises Harold Budd’s EP The Serpent (In Quicksilver) for its evocative minimalism and emotional depth. It highlights Budd’s shift from orchestral arrangements to intimate solo piano textures. The central track, Children of the Hill, stands out as an emotional pinnacle, encapsulating themes of memory and loss. The work is framed as a poetic ambient journey full of melancholy, beauty, and reflection. Dive into the ethereal ambiance of Harold Budd’s The Serpent and experience a timeless journey through memory and emotion.
The result is a muffled, disorienting effect, very much like Jesus and Mary Chain, but more powerful. The episodes to positively highlight are undoubtedly the wild 'Occhi a spillo,' the wicked 'Sono un’immondizia,' and the depressive single 'Luca.'
The result is a muffled, disorienting effect, very much like Jesus and Mary Chain, but more powerful.
The episodes to positively highlight are undoubtedly the wild 'Occhi a spillo,' the wicked 'Sono un’immondizia,' and the depressive single 'Luca.'
Gioia nera (2004) marks Prozac+’s shift toward electronic-infused rock, guided by Gian Maria Accusani. Though some filler tracks slightly weaken the album, highlights like Occhi a spillo and Sono un’immondizia stand out. The album’s drum programming creates a muffled, powerful sound reminiscent of Jesus and Mary Chain. Post-release, Accusani moved on to explore more electronic music with Sick tamburo. Listen now to Prozac+’s Gioia nera and experience the unique blend of electronic sounds and raw rock energy.
We are men, but we sleep in deep holes dug in the ground, we nourish ourselves with what we can. I am beginning to glimpse the first rosy glows; will I have time to fill my sight with them? The morning cold makes my eyes weep, but I can distinguish the warm vapor of my breath, and I am moved; I am no longer afraid.
We are men, but we sleep in deep holes dug in the ground, we nourish ourselves with what we can.
I am beginning to glimpse the first rosy glows; will I have time to fill my sight with them? The morning cold makes my eyes weep, but I can distinguish the warm vapor of my breath, and I am moved; I am no longer afraid.
The review praises Roly Porter's album Kistvaen for its intense and unpredictable atmospheric qualities. It depicts a post-apocalyptic world where humans survive in darkness to avoid unknown hostile beings. The music conveys themes of isolation, resignation, and fleeting hope with haunting, immersive soundscapes. The reviewer highly appreciates the emotional depth and evocative storytelling embedded in the album. Dive into Roly Porter's Kistvaen and experience a haunting journey through sound and emotion. Listen now and feel the dark beauty unfold.
An interesting cocktail, especially for the times when Metalcore was exploding and the 'Nu' Metalheads were indeed shifting towards new sounds. A damned fresh and innovative sound, heavily copied in the coming years, almost immeasurably.
An interesting cocktail, especially for the times when Metalcore was exploding and the 'Nu' Metalheads were indeed shifting towards new sounds.
A damned fresh and innovative sound, heavily copied in the coming years, almost immeasurably.
SikTh's 'Death of a Dead Day' is a landmark progressive tech metal album that helped pioneer the Djent sound. Featuring complex rhythms, low-tuned guitars, and innovative vocals, it contains several standout tracks that remain influential. Despite being underrated at release, its impact on the metal scene is undeniable. The album is essential for fans wanting to understand heavy music's evolution over the past two decades. Listen to SikTh's 'Death of a Dead Day' and explore the roots of modern progressive metal innovation today!
Music that floats suspended in a timeless and mystical dimension. ‘Traummaschine’ was cosmic and meditative, it opened your brain like a can and connected you to the time machine.
Music that floats suspended in a timeless and mystical dimension.
‘Traummaschine’ was cosmic and meditative, it opened your brain like a can and connected you to the time machine.
This review nostalgically explores Ash Ra Tempel's debut album, highlighting its cosmic psychedelic sound and mystical atmosphere. The author praises the musicianship, especially Gottsching's guitar and Schulze's drumming, and reflects on the album's timeless charm. While acknowledging that later albums may surpass it, this record remains a unique classic. The review also touches on the cultural depth and contrasts with today's music scene. Explore the cosmic depths of Ash Ra Tempel's debut album and experience a timeless psychedelic journey!
There is a lack of authentic emotion, and in an autobiographical film, this is almost absurd. Apparent contradictions that irritate rather than intrigue, and add nothing to the texture of the crisis that Valerio experiences after discovering the violent world of adults.
There is a lack of authentic emotion, and in an autobiographical film, this is almost absurd.
Apparent contradictions that irritate rather than intrigue, and add nothing to the texture of the crisis that Valerio experiences after discovering the violent world of adults.
Padrenostro, directed by Claudio Noce, struggles to convey authentic emotion in its autobiographical recounting of a 1976 terrorist attack on the director's father. The script lacks depth and fails to develop meaningful themes or character growth, resulting in superficial and sometimes frustrating storytelling. Despite some promising ideas and artistic attempts, the film does not successfully evoke the complexities of childhood or father-son dynamics. The soundtrack and stylistic choices fail to enhance the overall narrative. Read our in-depth review of Padrenostro and discover why this autobiographical film misses the emotional mark.
"Gli anni più belli is not a romance film, it is a punch to the gut that focuses on the nature of relationships between person and person." "A work like this can, in my opinion, be considered part of what I would define as a 'neo-neo-realism' of these years."
"Gli anni più belli is not a romance film, it is a punch to the gut that focuses on the nature of relationships between person and person."
"A work like this can, in my opinion, be considered part of what I would define as a 'neo-neo-realism' of these years."
The reviewer admires how Gli anni più belli transcends traditional romance, offering a raw portrayal of human relationships over forty years. Praising Muccino's directing and the performances, especially by Pierfrancesco Favino, the film is seen as a quality example of recent Italian cinema. It is described as a 'neo-neo-realism' work that avoids clichés and delivers a punch to the gut. Dive into the emotional depth of Gli anni più belli and explore modern Italian cinema’s new wave—watch the film today!
"GM’s beloved themes, like drugs, social maladjustment, and existential loneliness, are already evident." "A good debut, suitable for lovers of well-played and equally inspired pop punk."
"GM’s beloved themes, like drugs, social maladjustment, and existential loneliness, are already evident."
"A good debut, suitable for lovers of well-played and equally inspired pop punk."
Testa Plastica, released in 1996 by Prozac+, marks a solid debut of young artist Gian Maria Accusani and his band. The album combines pop punk energy with early explorations of themes such as drugs, social maladjustment, and existential loneliness. The catchy single "Pastiglie" helped gain media attention and good sales. Though still somewhat unrefined, it foreshadows the later success of their follow-up album Acidoacida. Listen to Prozac+’s Testa Plastica and explore the raw charm of 90s Italian pop punk!
"This Tuscan band offers us good hardcore punk blasted 'in your face', with fast rhythms, some solos, and powerful drumming." "The lyrics are a bit unusual (...) but overall enjoyable, also inspired by leftist political ideas."
"This Tuscan band offers us good hardcore punk blasted 'in your face', with fast rhythms, some solos, and powerful drumming."
"The lyrics are a bit unusual (...) but overall enjoyable, also inspired by leftist political ideas."
Bomber 80's Contro il Tempo is a powerful hardcore punk album from this Tuscan band, released in 2017 on Hellnation Records. It features fast tempos, impressive drumming, energetic guitar solos, and thought-provoking lyrics inspired by leftist political ideas. The album is recommended especially for fans who enjoy intense and forceful punk music. Listen to Bomber 80's Contro il Tempo and experience raw, powerful hardcore punk with meaningful lyrics!
Every riff and passage, no matter how intricate, is easily assimilable and singable. 'Mata Hari' and 'Epiphany' represent two true masterpieces of instrumental Djent, dreamy and jazzy just right with this 7-string powerful as never before.
Every riff and passage, no matter how intricate, is easily assimilable and singable.
'Mata Hari' and 'Epiphany' represent two true masterpieces of instrumental Djent, dreamy and jazzy just right with this 7-string powerful as never before.
Intervals' album In Time features exquisite guitar work by Aaron Marshall and top-tier production. It blends djent, progressive rock, and jazz into a catchy yet complex instrumental experience. The album stands out for its melodic passages and technical mastery, with tracks like 'Mata Hari' and 'Epiphany' highlighting its unique quality. Despite strong later releases, In Time remains the band's crowning achievement. Listen to Intervals' In Time and experience the pinnacle of instrumental progressive djent!
In the vg, you play as the legendary Bruce Lee. It's fun, but it’s not fair! That Lee move, which lets him crouch like a slice, it’s unbeatable!
In the vg, you play as the legendary Bruce Lee.
It's fun, but it’s not fair! That Lee move, which lets him crouch like a slice, it’s unbeatable!
This review discusses the classic Datasoft Bruce Lee game for the Commodore 64. Players control Bruce Lee to collect lamps, avoid traps, and defeat enemies such as ninjas and a sorcerer. The game offers a cooperative multiplayer mode with a second character named Yamo. Despite its fun gameplay, some moves are considered unbeatable, adding a challenge to the experience. Dive into this nostalgic Bruce Lee game and relive the classic C64 beat 'em up adventure today!
"Magic marks a return to pop dance with funky tracks typical of the recent productions from the Australian pop diva." "Queen of pop, 33 years of career, 100 million records sold worldwide, 15 albums, 15 world tours."
"Magic marks a return to pop dance with funky tracks typical of the recent productions from the Australian pop diva."
"Queen of pop, 33 years of career, 100 million records sold worldwide, 15 albums, 15 world tours."
Kylie Minogue's 'Magic' marks a return to her signature dance-pop sound with funky beats, moving away from her recent country influences. Released as the second single from her Disco album, it highlights her enduring appeal and readiness to climb global dance charts. With a career spanning over three decades, Kylie continues to impress as the queen of pop. Listen to Kylie Minogue's 'Magic' and experience her vibrant return to dance-pop today!
The desire to copy themselves. The songs are stale, you forget them immediately, perhaps with the exception of a couple of tracks at most.
The desire to copy themselves.
The songs are stale, you forget them immediately, perhaps with the exception of a couple of tracks at most.
Misery Signals' latest album Ultraviolet fails to live up to their earlier masterpieces. Despite solid production and vocal performance, it lacks innovation and memorable tracks. The band seems to repeat their past sound without the energy and magic that made previous albums stand out. The reviewer hoped for a more experimental approach and finds the album largely disappointing. Discover why Misery Signals' Ultraviolet divides fans—listen now and decide if it's a masterpiece or a missed opportunity.
'Sotto Effetto Stono' is probably the best rap album Italy has ever produced in those years. You will breathe the air of American hip hop as few times in your life, with continuously tasty references to Tupac, Mobb Deep and an assortment of samples.
'Sotto Effetto Stono' is probably the best rap album Italy has ever produced in those years.
You will breathe the air of American hip hop as few times in your life, with continuously tasty references to Tupac, Mobb Deep and an assortment of samples.
This review praises Sottotono's 'Sotto Effetto Stono' as perhaps the best Italian rap album of the 90s. It highlights the duo's technical prowess, soulful style, and high-quality production inspired by American hip hop. The album's mix of punchlines, ballads, and posse tracks exemplifies its timeless and influential nature. It stands as a defining work that shaped Italian hip hop's future. Dive into the timeless beats and sharp rhymes of Sottotono’s legendary album – a must-listen for true hip hop fans!
Considering that certain musical opinion doesn’t distinguish value from pretentiousness, go ahead confidently, Canadian post-punk band, with colossal-colored concept videos. No arrangement of brass and strings, no polished video, vocoder, rhythmic solution, or desire to break free from the genre would salvage a track like The Next Fix from the garbage.
Considering that certain musical opinion doesn’t distinguish value from pretentiousness, go ahead confidently, Canadian post-punk band, with colossal-colored concept videos.
No arrangement of brass and strings, no polished video, vocoder, rhythmic solution, or desire to break free from the genre would salvage a track like The Next Fix from the garbage.
The review highlights Crack Cloud's Pain Olympics as a visually ambitious project with sociological themes but musically lacking originality and coherence. While their concept videos impress with dystopian and Eastern European imagery, the music leans heavily on unremarkable post-punk influences. Some tracks fall flat, and the album fails to live up to the promise of their previous work. Fans are encouraged to explore side projects instead. Explore Crack Cloud’s Pain Olympics—watch the concept videos and decide if their post-punk vision resonates with you.
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