‘… wickedness, thirst for revenge, and baseness of soul were the holy trinity of the time …’

 ‘Perutz manages to assemble dialogues, thoughts, and narrative with extreme precision by proceeding by subtraction: between putting a word or not, if you can, it’s better not to put it.’

Tempo di Spettri by Leo Perutz is a masterful novel set in post-war Central Europe and revolutionary Russia, blending fantasy and history. The story revolves around a man consumed by pride and revenge, dragging others into his downfall. Perutz's writing style is distinguished by its elegant sobriety and precision, avoiding unnecessary rhetoric. The reviewer regards Perutz as an underrated founder of the fantastic-historical genre and expresses deep admiration for his work. Discover the haunting elegance of Leo Perutz's Tempo di Spettri—read or listen to this timeless historical fantasy now!

 Without any rhetoric, I can affirm that we have lost one of the greatest drummers of the Hardcore-Punk-Sludge-Metal genre.

 A ferocious and brief, 5-song act lasting only 13 minutes, an indictment against the American society of the time.

This review pays homage to Reed Mullin, the late drummer of Corrosion of Conformity, recognizing his impact on hardcore punk and metal fusion. It highlights the 1987 EP Technocracy as a raw and fierce musical statement against social and political corruption. The brief, intense five-track release is praised for its energy and groundbreaking style that influenced many bands. The review also notes the band's shift in the 1990s but remembers the early hardcore spirit fondly. It's a heartfelt tribute to a pioneering band and a lost legend. Discover the raw power of Corrosion of Conformity’s Technocracy and honor the legacy of Reed Mullin—listen to the EP now!

 It is an album that should perhaps be studied and played for students (and also some teachers).

 "One meter and sixty of a god" was also a thief, a slaver, and even Anita’s assassin.

Mimmo Cavallo's album 'Quando saremo fratelli uniti' courageously challenges the traditional narrative of Italy's unification. It presents historical truths often omitted from history books through poignant ballads and evocative storytelling. The album, tied to the theatrical show 'Terroni,' highlights themes of southern suffering, emigration, and political exploitation. It stands out as an important and educational listen that invites reflection and study. Discover the untold stories of Italy’s past—listen to Mimmo Cavallo's revealing album today!

 The ensemble of superstars thus constituted delivers a noise rock ingrained with menacing sounds, laid on an unstable web awaiting detonations that will not come, or at least not as you expect.

 The violence arrives laterally, hovering and suspended like a promise, but it is calculated, a despair made of those sinister fragments of reality that slowly takes shape.

Human Impact's self-titled debut album delivers a unique noise rock experience rooted in the rich backgrounds of its members. The music blends elements from UNSANE, Cop Shoot Cop, and Swans but creates an original and calculated atmosphere. The album features menacing, tribal rhythms and controlled yet impactful violence conveyed through sound. It invites listeners to a cold, alien musical world reflecting a distorted reality. Overall, it is a compelling and captivating release by New York's noise rock veterans. Dive into Human Impact's gripping noise rock debut and discover a fresh, menacing soundscape from NYC's post-punk masters.

 "'Ma che bella giornata di sole' is undoubtedly the most beautiful and inspired song not only of the album but of the entire second half of his discography."

 "'21 modi per dirti ti amo' is not a love song but a powerful piece about war written during Venditti's stay in Eritrea."

Released in 1988, 'In questo mondo di ladri' stands as Antonello Venditti's best-selling album. The review highlights both well-known tracks and overlooked gems like 'Ma che bella giornata di sole' and 'Correndo correndo.' Though some arrangements lean electro-pop, the album represents Venditti's last fully inspired work before a gradual decline. It blends personal, historical, and political themes with memorable guitar solos. Listen to Antonello Venditti's 'In questo mondo di ladri' to explore a classic mix of heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies.

 This album is a gem, or rather a star, to stay on theme, and it shines brightly.

 It should be noted that it’s an album full of energy, with ballads being the exception.

Dolcenera's album Le Stelle Non Tremano is praised as a meticulously crafted pop-electronic work filled with energy and inspired lyrics. The album combines modern sounds with meaningful expression, highlighted by dance tracks and sensitive ballads. It stands out by balancing vibrant rhythms with emotional depth, showcasing Dolcenera’s powerful voice. The review appreciates the artist’s authentic need for expression over commercial intent. Listen to Dolcenera’s Le Stelle Non Tremano and experience a fresh and inspired take on Italian pop-electronic music!

 "'Siamo solo noi' is the anthem of a generation of disrupted without saints or heroes."

 "Vasco is an authentic artist, his music is communication, from nonsensical language to real love poems."

The review highlights Vasco Rossi's 1981 album 'Siamo solo noi' as a defining moment in Italian rock, showcasing the artist's raw energy and authentic expression. It praises the album's consistency, memorable tracks, and cultural significance, while noting Vasco's evolving career and unique style. The album mixes anger, irony, and romance with a fresh rock sound rooted in Italy's music scene. Dive into Vasco Rossi's 'Siamo solo noi' and experience the raw power of Italian rock firsthand!

 Julie is amazing; she is the raw gem of the series, worth watching just for her.

 It will be the music that provides 'emotional' moments of lyricism and poetry, of joy and freedom in a wild and refined blend typical of jazz.

The Eddy is a Netflix miniseries blending jazz music, crime drama, and personal struggles in a multicultural Paris setting. Featuring strong performances by Andre Holland and Amanda Stenberg, it explores complex characters and themes. The jazz soundtrack stands out as the series' emotional core, while the crime subplot feels less convincing. With direction by Damien Chazelle and screenplay by Jack Thorne, The Eddy offers a gritty and refined look at life around a Parisian jazz club. Dive into The Eddy to experience a unique blend of jazz, drama, and Parisian life—stream it now on Netflix!

 "From Homework to this latest work, the Parisian duo hasn’t really changed their style, they have simply EVOLVED."

 "'Giorgio by Moroder' is a masterpiece with its '80s synths, jazz, orchestral intermission, and explosive finale."

Daft Punk's Random Access Memories represents a thoughtful evolution of their signature style. The album features lavish production, standout tracks like "Giorgio by Moroder" and "Touch," and collaborations with renowned artists. Despite some criticism, it remains consistent with their artistic identity. The album entertains and amazes with its rich textures and nostalgic yet fresh sound. Discover the rich soundscape of Daft Punk's Random Access Memories—listen now and experience their masterpiece evolution!

 Crude, dirty, ignorant, nasty music. That scratches your teeth.

 So you blast something like “See Nothing, Hear Nothing, Say Nothing” by Discharge in your face. Fast, annihilating, obtuse. That shakes you, that screams, that fills the room.

The review captures the raw, fast, and unapologetic energy of Discharge’s album Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing. It highlights how the music serves as a powerful emotional outlet—crude, aggressive, and without need for polish or virtuosity. The reviewer contrasts this furious sound with the quiet understanding of real love, making the music a needed release from life’s struggles. Overall, the album is praised for its honest and direct impact. Dive into Discharge’s unapologetic punk fury and feel the raw energy of Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing now!

 "Charlie & His Orchestra came to represent the most bizarre phenomenon in the history of Nazi popular culture and Third Reich propaganda."

 "It makes you laugh even if it doesn’t make you laugh... Nazis are too stupid to be funny (at least voluntarily). For this reason, they will never win."

This review explores the strange and disturbing history of Charlie & His Orchestra, a Nazi propaganda swing band led by Lutz Templin. It describes their purpose to undermine Allied morale with jazz-style songs carrying antisemitic and anti-Allied lyrics. The review highlights the bizarre nature of this musical propaganda and its role within Joseph Goebbels' wartime strategy. The album offers a disorienting listening experience that exposes the Nazis’ lack of irony and humor. Listen to this unsettling archive of Nazi propaganda swing and discover a unique piece of WWII history through music.

 Here, it neither reaches infamy nor praise, but you spend a little over an hour and a half with a few smiles and a couple of curses.

 Take Guns Akimbo for what it is: a shooter turned into a film. Or a sort of black comedy that stumbles along fueled by hits of poppers.

Guns Akimbo offers a chaotic, action-filled ride with some cheeky humor but fails to deliver originality or a memorable story. The predictable plot and repetitive violence themes make it a watchable but forgettable film. Daniel Radcliffe and Samara Weaving bring energy and humor to their roles. The movie might appeal to casual viewers, especially those familiar with similar cult or arcade-style films. Check out Guns Akimbo for a wild and cheeky action ride with Daniel Radcliffe—fun if you enjoy chaotic black comedy and arcade-style violence!

 The EP Expurse of Sodomy is a sort of bridge between the record Obsessed by Cruelty - black metal - and the album Persecution Mania, the aforementioned turning point.

 We assign four stars to the work and nonetheless recommend it, because in any case, it constitutes a premier artistic manifestation in metal.

This review examines Sodom's EP Expurse of Sodomy as a crucial transitional work from first-wave black metal to thrash metal. It highlights the raw, primitive sound evolving towards more structured, thrash-oriented compositions. While praising the first two tracks for their quality and significance, the third track is critiqued as weaker. Overall, the EP is recommended as an important milestone in metal history. Discover the roots of thrash metal—listen to Sodom's Expurse of Sodomy and experience this key metal evolution firsthand!

 The Demolition Hammer have understood the subtleties of bands like the more technical Dark Angel and early Voivod, skillfully interpreting them in an aggressive way.

 We assign the highest praise to the American quartet, a group well capable of marking a distance between themselves and anodyne masses without any qualitatively differentiated personality.

Demolition Hammer's 1989 demo 'Necrology' showcases a brutal and fast thrash/death metal sound marked by technical skill and powerful aggression. The lineup changes brought sharper speed and complexity without losing personality. Vocals and lyrical themes blend horror and death motifs with some controversial racial commentary. Despite minor lyrical flaws, the demo stands out for its refined musical architectures and dedication to authentic, non-bombastic intensity. The review highlights the band's evolution and high-quality execution in the metal scene. Dive into Demolition Hammer's fierce 'Necrology' demo and experience a defining moment in brutal thrash metal history!

 This demo by Demolition Hammer remains overall attributable to thrash metal, although distinguished by superior rawness and violence.

 The group has thoroughly demonstrated their ability to merge compositional flair with hardness, molding thrash metal in a brutal and violent sense as well as articulated.

Demolition Hammer's 1988 demo Skull Fracturing Nightmare showcases a powerful thrash metal foundation enriched with hardcore punk and early death/black metal influences. The demo’s raw, brutal sound and aggressive style highlight the band's compositional skill and unique identity. Lyrically, it mixes horror, death, and social critique with an intellectual tone. The review praises the demo’s blend of brutality and articulation, recommending it highly for thrash and extreme metal fans. Explore the raw brutality and intricate thrash metal fusion of Demolition Hammer’s debut demo — a must-listen for extreme metal fans!

 Pyrex is someone who knows how to get on the beat: the textbook entrance of "Fiori del male" says it all.

 From a laugh, you move on to tracks like "Bello Figo Dark," "Voodoo" and "Demoni," and you realize that Pyrex still tries to give more.

The Dark Album by Pyrex offers a genuine and entertaining take on Italian trap music. While not technically outstanding, its humor, dark tone, and Sick Luke's production create a unique listening experience. Fans of the genre will appreciate its raw, minimalist beats blended with metal influences. The album challenges traditional rap criticism in Italy and reflects the cult status of Dark Polo Gang. Overall, it is recommended for listeners open to unconventional trap sounds and ironic storytelling. Dive into Pyrex's The Dark Album and experience a fresh, humorous twist on Italian trap music—listen now!

 Tiromancino draws the listener into their own parallel world, enveloped in melancholy and disorientation.

 Overall, listening to the two discs can be challenging, as it transitions from light (yet enjoyable) radio-friendly tracks to tracks embracing more electronic and psychedelic sounds.

This review of Tiromancino's 95-05 compilation highlights the band's polarizing nature among Italian music fans. The reviewer appreciates the album's melancholic atmosphere and musical range, from radio hits to more experimental tracks. While acknowledging some weaker songs and personal indifference toward Federico Zampaglione, the review finds value in the band's consistent artistic identity and depth. Explore Tiromancino's 95-05 and discover the blend of melancholy and pop that marks Italian music history.

 'Mentre tutto scorre' is one of Negramaro's best works, when they still maintained musical dignity and consistency.

 I recommend a revised listening to those who criticized it at the time, to rediscover a band that back then knew how to do their part.

The review revisits Negramaro's 2005 album 'Mentre tutto scorre,' highlighting it as one of the band's best works with balanced pop-rock sound and consistent production. It contrasts the album with the band's later disappointing performances and releases. The review offers a detailed track analysis, praising key songs and encouraging listeners to rediscover the album's musical dignity. Listen to 'Mentre tutto scorre' now and rediscover Negramaro's finest pop-rock moments.

 It’s the album with which I discovered that I was interested in the stuff I didn’t know, that “who knows what’s inside?” interests me more than “the new album of your favorite band is out.”

 If I hadn’t been a metalhead, the only good things I would have listened to in my life would all be due to suggestions I had from others.

This nostalgic review recounts a teenager’s journey into heavier metal through Suffocation’s Pierced From Within. Though initially disliked, the album opened doors to new music explorations and lifelong friendships. It highlights the power of music to shape identity and inspire curiosity beyond familiar genres. Dive into this heartfelt metal journey and explore Suffocation’s brutal legacy today!

 Demolition Hammer have grasped the subtleties of bands like the more technical Dark Angel and early Voivod, wisely applying them to an aggressive style.

 Despite being aware of the lyrical shortcomings, we assign the highest marks to the American quartet, a group fully capable of marking a distance between themselves and the bland masses lacking any true differentiating quality.

Demolition Hammer's 1989 demo Necrology marks an evolution from their previous work with lineup changes contributing to a more aggressive and faster thrash/death metal style. The review praises the band's technical skill, especially the drumming and dual guitars, while noting some lyrical shortcomings. The demo is recognized for balancing brutal violence with complex structures without veering into bombast, establishing the band as a distinctive force in the metal underground. Discover Demolition Hammer's Necrology demo—listen to their brutal, technical thrash metal evolution today!