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No one describes emotions in music better than he does. Two old lions in splendid form.
No one describes emotions in music better than he does.
Two old lions in splendid form.
This heartfelt review celebrates Van Morrison’s album ‘Three Chords And The Truth’ as a deeply moving work blending Celtic R&B, soul, and jazz. Praised are standout tracks like 'March Winds In February' and the duet with Bill Medley. The reviewer admires Morrison’s timeless voice and songwriting, declaring the album a 4-star work reflecting the artist’s enduring legacy. Explore Van Morrison’s ‘Three Chords And The Truth’ and experience a timeless blend of soul, jazz, and Celtic spirit today!
The album was soulless, an incredibly commercial collection that over its 80 minutes offers NOTHING. The lowest point is reached by the fifteen-minute version of 'Quelli che...', split in two: useless, ugly, and boring.
The album was soulless, an incredibly commercial collection that over its 80 minutes offers NOTHING.
The lowest point is reached by the fifteen-minute version of 'Quelli che...', split in two: useless, ugly, and boring.
This review criticizes Enzo Jannacci's 1998 album 'Quando un musicista ride' as a soulless and overly commercial collection. Except for a few unreleased tracks and decent arrangements, the album fails to add value to his original works. The reviewer expresses disappointment and reveals that the collection was imposed by Sony for profit, not artistic intent. Discover the truth behind Enzo Jannacci's 1998 album—read the full review and decide for yourself.
Each track in this box set is simply glacial, a surgical and ruthless coldness, yet with a raw, dirty, metallic sound. Downwards and Regis created their new grammar of sound by subtracting almost everything from it, a sound reduced to the bone, a skeleton, a specter of what had been understood for techno until then.
Each track in this box set is simply glacial, a surgical and ruthless coldness, yet with a raw, dirty, metallic sound.
Downwards and Regis created their new grammar of sound by subtracting almost everything from it, a sound reduced to the bone, a skeleton, a specter of what had been understood for techno until then.
This review examines Regis' 'Adolescence: The Complete Recordings 1994-2001,' highlighting its stark, industrial techno sound that redefined the genre. The box set embraces a cold, stripped-down aesthetic far from the warmer Detroit scene. Regis' music incorporates harsh beats, metallic textures, and an oppressive atmosphere, drawing more from post-punk and industrial influences than traditional techno. Praised as a ruthless and uncompromising legacy, the collection is essential for underground electronic music enthusiasts. Dive into Regis' chilling and elemental techno journey—listen to 'Adolescence' and explore this underground masterpiece now!
Golden Live is a magnificent concert by a Kylie who is now fully endowed with all the powers of pop and dancefloor royalty. I was in the front row in Barcelona, Venice, and Padova, and it was a unique spectacle!
Golden Live is a magnificent concert by a Kylie who is now fully endowed with all the powers of pop and dancefloor royalty.
I was in the front row in Barcelona, Venice, and Padova, and it was a unique spectacle!
The review applauds Kylie Minogue's 2019 Golden Live tour, highlighting her versatility across pop, dance, indie, and country styles. It praises the setlist blending her latest album with iconic hits from her long career. The live DVD includes backstage footage and bonus materials, making it an excellent gift. The reviewer shares a personal experience attending front row in multiple cities. Overall, it's depicted as a unique and memorable show. Discover Kylie Minogue's Golden Live tour and relive a stunning pop concert experience—watch, listen, and celebrate her iconic hits now!
Country, bluegrass, and western chase each other in an absolutely inspired album, one that exudes sincerity and conveys a sense of peace and artistic freedom that Corgan hasn’t expressed in years. Billy allows himself only a few nods to his distant past and opens the album with a piece delicately languid as only he knows how.
Country, bluegrass, and western chase each other in an absolutely inspired album, one that exudes sincerity and conveys a sense of peace and artistic freedom that Corgan hasn’t expressed in years.
Billy allows himself only a few nods to his distant past and opens the album with a piece delicately languid as only he knows how.
Billy Corgan embraces Americana on his double album Cotillions, blending country, bluegrass, and western styles with sincerity and artistic freedom. The album reflects his journey across the U.S. and collaboration with local musicians. While nods to his Pumpkins past remain, the record showcases a matured, peaceful artist now comfortable in fatherhood and social media engagement. A welcome follow-up to Ogilala and a promising sign ahead of the next Smashing Pumpkins release. Listen to Cotillions and experience Billy Corgan’s heartfelt Americana transformation!
"Every time I take a crap, it’s a cosmic experience." About two minutes later JB is telling me - welcome to the hell of the mind, friend -.
"Every time I take a crap, it’s a cosmic experience."
About two minutes later JB is telling me - welcome to the hell of the mind, friend -.
Lard's 1988 debut EP, The Power of Lard, combines industrial metal with punk through three distinct tracks showcasing Jello Biafra's sharp, politically charged lyrics. The reviewer reflects on the album's mixed reception over 30 years but appreciates its experimental nature and lasting impact. The title track delivers high-energy criticism of American society, while the other songs showcase surprising shifts in style and a challenging, hypnotic final track. The EP remains divisive, yet compelling. Explore Lard's groundbreaking EP and experience Jello Biafra's unique blend of punk and industrial metal now!
"The Sopranos remains the opus magnum of Television, the show par excellence, the most revolutionary and imperfect among novels." "After the blood, the sweat, the flesh, and the lead, we force ourselves to believe that Tony Soprano is inside each of us... And we are all dead..."
"The Sopranos remains the opus magnum of Television, the show par excellence, the most revolutionary and imperfect among novels."
"After the blood, the sweat, the flesh, and the lead, we force ourselves to believe that Tony Soprano is inside each of us... And we are all dead..."
The Sopranos is celebrated as the greatest American television series of the last quarter-century. David Chase masterfully blends mafia crime with deep psychological and social exploration, creating a complex and enduring narrative. The show’s violence is portrayed as brutal and raw, avoiding glamorization. Iconic episodes highlight the fragile balance between family life and criminal undertakings. Ultimately, The Sopranos stands as a revolutionary and imperfect masterpiece, unmatched in television history. Dive into the world of The Sopranos—the definitive crime drama you can't miss. Watch now and experience television at its finest.
Elementary and banal arrangements, zero sound exploration, harmonic construction... we’re just not there. Your voice is crap and you can’t compete. You ONLY work when you make noise, make people sing along in stadiums.
Elementary and banal arrangements, zero sound exploration, harmonic construction... we’re just not there.
Your voice is crap and you can’t compete. You ONLY work when you make noise, make people sing along in stadiums.
The review harshly criticizes Jovanotti's 'Jova sulla luna' for its simplistic arrangements and poor vocal execution. It points out the failure to do justice to iconic songs by Lucio Dalla and Gianni Togni. The reviewer questions the artist's suitability for a singer-songwriter role and disapproves of the rushed production. Despite flaws, courage is acknowledged, and cover art is praised. Explore the full review and decide if Jovanotti’s risky cover choices hit or miss.
Owning at least one Sam & Dave record should be 'mandatory' for every R’n’B enthusiast and more generally for everyone who loves music with African-American roots. This record still manages to give us an idea of the musical legacy of Sam & Dave, that 'popularization' of the call-and-response gospel technique, supported by a robust brass line.
Owning at least one Sam & Dave record should be 'mandatory' for every R’n’B enthusiast and more generally for everyone who loves music with African-American roots.
This record still manages to give us an idea of the musical legacy of Sam & Dave, that 'popularization' of the call-and-response gospel technique, supported by a robust brass line.
This review affirms the importance of owning at least one Sam & Dave album for soul and R&B enthusiasts. It highlights key tracks like "Soul Man" and praises the duo's legacy rooted in African-American gospel tradition. Though the compilation suffers from poor production and lack of detailed credits, the collection still showcases the golden era of Sam & Dave's music. The album earns a four-star rating due to its historic significance and classic song selection. Explore the timeless soul of Sam & Dave—listen to their Greatest Hits and feel the heartbeat of classic R&B!
Las Vegas is a place of tremendous wonder, not joyful and welcoming but confused and horrible, a splendid whore that fucks you to death. It resulted in a masterpiece. Rough, elegant and brutal, refined, overwhelming and wild, complacent, fast and lashing.
Las Vegas is a place of tremendous wonder, not joyful and welcoming but confused and horrible, a splendid whore that fucks you to death.
It resulted in a masterpiece. Rough, elegant and brutal, refined, overwhelming and wild, complacent, fast and lashing.
Martin Scorsese’s Casino is a stunning and brutal film that vividly portrays the dark side of 1970s Las Vegas underworld. Featuring powerhouse performances by Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone, the movie brings a chaotic yet refined style reminiscent of Goodfellas but with even greater intensity and emotion. Set against the backdrop of the mafia’s peak in America, Casino delivers a story fueled by money, power, and inevitable destruction. The film is hailed as a masterpiece despite being initially seen as a commercial obligation. Dive into the thrilling chaos of Casino – watch this classic mafia masterpiece now!
"The eclectic spirit of the album does not entail any compositional naivety and this is a half-miracle." "The artistic vision of the artist is so out of the box that it often generates laughter of amazement during listening."
"The eclectic spirit of the album does not entail any compositional naivety and this is a half-miracle."
"The artistic vision of the artist is so out of the box that it often generates laughter of amazement during listening."
Hakushi Hasegawa's debut album Air Ni Ni is a daring blend of jazz, funk, and avant-garde styles with touches of video game music and drum 'n' bass. The album surprises with its musical genius and melodic talent amidst seemingly chaotic compositions. Tracks like "Only You," "Evil Things," and "Cold Goat" showcase eclectic creativity and deep artistic vision. The album's surreal and unpredictable nature leaves listeners both bewildered and eager to replay. A must-listen for fans of experimental jazz and genre fusion. Experience the wild fusion of jazz, funk, and avant-garde — dive into Hakushi Hasegawa's Air Ni Ni now!
The bloodiest, grimmest, and most lethal film by Quentin Tarantino. The Ultra Panavision 70mm technique is not only the definitive declaration of love from an eternal fiancé of the seventh art.
The bloodiest, grimmest, and most lethal film by Quentin Tarantino.
The Ultra Panavision 70mm technique is not only the definitive declaration of love from an eternal fiancé of the seventh art.
This review praises Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight as one of the most brutal and intense westerns since Sergio Leone and Sam Peckinpah. It highlights the film’s unique use of Ultra Panavision 70mm as a cinematic ritual and its deep exploration of racism and chaos in post-Civil War America. The film divides audiences but is hailed as a complex and passionate masterpiece that challenges viewers with its dark themes and relentless tension. Dive into The Hateful Eight and experience Tarantino’s brutal, mesmerizing vision of the American West in stunning 70mm glory.
The Irishman is legendary. The ultimate masterpiece of the little guy from Little Italy, the eternal bad boy of Cinema. Those last minutes, so soft and placid, sketch a somber and painful epilogue, without hope.
The Irishman is legendary. The ultimate masterpiece of the little guy from Little Italy, the eternal bad boy of Cinema.
Those last minutes, so soft and placid, sketch a somber and painful epilogue, without hope.
This review hails The Irishman as Martin Scorsese’s monumental and essential film, blending myth and reality in a uniquely American crime saga. It praises the stellar performances of De Niro, Pacino, and Pesci, highlighting the film’s somber tone and deep themes of loyalty and violence. The review recognizes the film as a historic cinematic achievement and a melancholic reflection on power and time. Overall, it considers the movie a masterpiece and a fitting culmination of Scorsese’s career. Explore The Irishman now—experience Scorsese’s crime saga and witness legendary performances by cinema’s greatest.
Allen does so with the lightness of someone who glides over things from above, addressing significant topics with an enviable lightheartedness, without fearing to prod anyone. The search for truth passes through strong and vivid words, yet at the same time, they are misleading. Words hold value only to a certain extent. They are clouds of smoke without a precise logic.
Allen does so with the lightness of someone who glides over things from above, addressing significant topics with an enviable lightheartedness, without fearing to prod anyone.
The search for truth passes through strong and vivid words, yet at the same time, they are misleading. Words hold value only to a certain extent. They are clouds of smoke without a precise logic.
This review praises Woody Allen's 'A Rainy Day in New York' for its intellectual strength, cinematic mastery, and nuanced portrayal of youth and controversy. It highlights the film's commentary on media, public opinion, and the director's own troubles. While noting some script excesses and uneven young performances, the film is seen as a passionate and complex return by Allen. Themes of freedom, love, and existential exploration are artfully woven through the story set in New York. Discover Woody Allen's evocative return with 'A Rainy Day in New York'—watch the film and explore its rich layers of love, controversy, and cinema.
Because Mike Scott is Job, he is Sal Paradise, he is somewhat maternal. And his modern-played Blues is fine just as it is. Still a Freak, I Can See Elvis, Destinies Entwined have that roaring, skewed, looming, defeated but after a long struggle, grip that makes you still throb with anger and love.
Because Mike Scott is Job, he is Sal Paradise, he is somewhat maternal. And his modern-played Blues is fine just as it is.
Still a Freak, I Can See Elvis, Destinies Entwined have that roaring, skewed, looming, defeated but after a long struggle, grip that makes you still throb with anger and love.
Modern Blues by The Waterboys showcases Mike Scott's enduring talent and poetic vision. The album blends classic rock, blues, and Celtic folk with soulful instrumentation. Despite facing comparisons to past masterpieces, it stands as a sincere and mature work. The music evokes deep emotions with evocative lyrics and rich arrangements. Scott remains a compelling bard, delivering songs full of passion and wisdom. Explore The Waterboys' Modern Blues and experience Mike Scott's poetic blend of rock and blues today.
Elisa is one of those people who age like fine wine. What strikes is not just the excellent arrangement... it’s the warmth of a real and tangible relationship.
Elisa is one of those people who age like fine wine.
What strikes is not just the excellent arrangement... it’s the warmth of a real and tangible relationship.
Elisa's tenth studio album, Diari Aperti, reveals her evolution from a young Sanremo winner to a mature, deeply emotional songwriter. The album features exceptional lyrics and arrangements that explore love in a fresh, non-clichéd way. Collaborations such as with Calcutta add to the album's warmth, while intimate instrumentation by Andrea Rigonat complements her voice beautifully. This album marks an enriching new phase for long-time fans and newcomers alike. Listen to Elisa’s Diari Aperti and experience a beautifully crafted journey of love and maturity.
My mind, like the public vehicle, made diagonal routes within the Milky Way. I have escaped from the Mondi lontanissimi.
My mind, like the public vehicle, made diagonal routes within the Milky Way.
I have escaped from the Mondi lontanissimi.
The review captures the dreamy and futuristic essence of Franco Battiato's album 'Mondi lontanissimi'. It describes a mental voyage through space and alternate dimensions inspired by the album's sounds. The vivid imagery and references to tracks create an immersive sensory experience. The reviewer appreciates the album's ability to transport listeners and evoke introspective escape. Dive into Franco Battiato's 'Mondi lontanissimi' and take your mind on an unforgettable cosmic journey.
This is a film of old men. No doubt about it. Scorsese shows that “after” which is never there in gangster films.
This is a film of old men. No doubt about it.
Scorsese shows that “after” which is never there in gangster films.
Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman offers a reflective, bittersweet look at aging gangsters beyond mere violence and action. While the digital de-aging feels sometimes unconvincing, the film serves as a testament to Scorsese’s long-standing themes. Al Pacino delivers a strong performance; De Niro shows glimpses of former brilliance. Though the film’s slow pace and redundancy test patience, its meditation on inevitability and life after crime leaves a lingering impact. Discover the complex layers of Scorsese’s The Irishman – watch, reflect, and appreciate this unique gangster journey.
Coil were undoubtedly one of the fundamental names within the post-industrial esoteric scene. "Stolen And Contaminated Songs" takes us directly inside the Coil laboratory and shows us the way the group worked and shaped sonic material.
Coil were undoubtedly one of the fundamental names within the post-industrial esoteric scene.
"Stolen And Contaminated Songs" takes us directly inside the Coil laboratory and shows us the way the group worked and shaped sonic material.
Stolen and Contaminated Songs is a fragmentary but essential Coil album featuring outtakes from the Love’s Secret Domain sessions. It showcases the band's eclectic and experimental nature with standout tracks like Original Chaostrophy and Who’ll Fall. The recent reissue offers fans a unique glimpse into Coil's creative process. This release is recommended for enthusiasts eager to explore the depths of Coil's sonic universe. Explore Coil’s unique soundscape with Stolen and Contaminated Songs — listen now and dive into experimental music history!
The album, titled "Wave," could indeed have been recorded in the '80s. "Wave" sounds fresh and showcases the talent of a promising band that has something to say.
The album, titled "Wave," could indeed have been recorded in the '80s.
"Wave" sounds fresh and showcases the talent of a promising band that has something to say.
The Windmill Shop's album 'Wave' revives the spirit of the 1980s Paisley Underground scene with a fresh, psychedelic sound. Influences from Julian Cope, The Church, and new wave blend with warm vocals and engaging guitar work. Although somewhat derivative, the album offers lively and playful tracks that showcase the band's talent and promise. Standout songs like 'Floating Away' and 'Shake The Brain' highlight their blend of retro and fresh elements. Overall, 'Wave' suggests a bright future for this Italian indie band. Listen to The Windmill Shop's 'Wave' and experience a fresh take on 80s psychedelic rock revival today!
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