Pleasant things.

 The last album by Giovanni Allevi, 'Equilibrium.'

The review criticizes Giovanni Allevi's latest album, Equilibrium, using a series of sarcastic and unrelated anecdotes to emphasize its disappointing and forgettable nature. Despite the elaborate and humorous storytelling, the rating clearly indicates dissatisfaction. The reviewer expresses frustration and disillusionment with the album's impact. Read this sarcastic take on Giovanni Allevi's Equilibrium and decide if it's worth a listen!

 The Struts know what they are doing and they can write songs; it can be a decent pleasure for the ears.

 If you’re looking for well-played, well-written rock with just the right amount of swagger, that is.

The Struts’ second album, Young & Dangerous, confidently channels classic rock legends like Queen, The Darkness, and Def Leppard. While it lacks novelty, the album impresses with strong songwriting, charismatic performance, and bombastic production. It’s an enjoyable listen for genre fans seeking well-crafted rock with charisma. The album shines particularly live but also succeeds in the studio setting. Discover The Struts’ energetic classic rock revival—listen to Young & Dangerous now and feel the swagger of rock’s golden era!

 Morelli presents a debut mini-album that clearly embodies a DO IT YOURSELF attitude, it’s definitely punk.

 Il vento is not a simple record. It’s an album that, as you listen to it, gradually reveals an intricate plot made of arpeggios, guitar strumming, and unusual stop & go for a singer-songwriter.

Massimo Morelli's debut mini-album Il vento defies simple categorization as singer-songwriter music by embracing a strong punk attitude. The record features rhythmic guitar and harmonica with a DIY spirit, delivering honest, fresh emotions. Its style recalls combat folk acts like Van De Sfroos and Modena City Ramblers but retains a unique simplicity and depth. Il vento captures life’s emotions with straightforward power and lyrical nuance. Discover the raw, honest punk-inspired folk of Massimo Morelli's Il vento—listen now and feel the powerful waves of emotion.

 Hearing how Prince manages to connect an incredible voice, between highs, falsettos, and baritone tones, to the rapid notes of the piano is truly good for the heart and ears.

 If you don’t know Prince, this album is not suitable to get to know him. To those who know him, however, I highly recommend it.

This review highlights Prince’s exceptional musicianship captured in a raw home recording from 1983. Featuring unreleased tracks and early versions of classics, the album showcases his versatility and soulful depth. Though imperfect in sound quality, it offers a rare and intimate glimpse into one of music’s greatest talents. Recommended for fans seeking deeper insight into Prince’s artistry. Dive into the intimate world of Prince’s genius with 'Piano & a Microphone 1983'—listen now to discover rare, soulful moments.

 This film is a DEADLY PAIN IN THE ASS.

 3 hours where ALMOST NOTHING happens.

The review criticizes Luchino Visconti's Il Gattopardo for being a long and dull film where little happens. Despite a notable cast, the reviewer finds the movie tedious, recommending only the last hour, which features a lively party. The tone is sarcastic, highlighting frustration with the film's pacing and content. Read this blunt review before watching Il Gattopardo and discover if its slow pace suits your tastes.

 Dionysus is not an LP of songs but two long suites without interruption, symbolizing the sides of a vinyl.

 No longer as innovative as in their golden years, Dead Can Dance still express creative flashes that suit a soul adrift.

Dead Can Dance’s Dionysus emerges as a creative and original work inspired by Dionysian myths, structured as two uninterrupted suites. Brendan Perry’s renewed compositional energy shines, while Lisa Gerrard takes a more subdued backing role. The music evokes Middle Eastern and mystical atmospheres with hypnotic vocals, glossolalia, and exotic instrumentation. Though not as groundbreaking as earlier albums, Dionysus powerfully continues the band’s spiritual-darkwave tradition and invites immersive listening. Explore Dead Can Dance’s Dionysus for an immersive journey through mystical myths and hypnotic soundscapes.

 It’s a sound testament that made me laugh, cry, rejoice, think.

 It seems as if he wants to say to Bob: 'Another twenty songs like Warehouse; but this time they are all written by me; this time I won, my dear Bob.'

This heartfelt review celebrates Grant Hart's final album, The Argument, as a deeply personal and ambitious work. The reviewer reflects on Hart's legacy with Husker Du, the painful band breakup, and the album's baroque, concept-driven nature. The Argument is praised for its emotional depth, unique instrumentation, and connection to Hart's past. The reviewer expresses a profound love and reverence for the artist and his last musical testament. Listen to Grant Hart’s The Argument and experience the powerful emotional journey of his final masterpiece.

 these tracks were never meant to be songs but as a well-defined atmosphere in mind, rather than just catchy melodies.

 Through a play of interpenetration, unknown and unactivated energies coexist within us, and thus the album addresses this issue of hearing the invisible.

Drowning Pool's 1987 Green Album builds on their intriguing trance debut with deeper immersion into dark, primal, and metaphysical themes. It abandons traditional song structures in favor of atmospheric soundscapes. The album explores the unseen, blending dreamlike music and philosophical concepts of perception. The band creates a transformative listening experience connecting earthly and invisible realms. Dive into Drowning Pool's Green Album for a dark, immersive trance experience beyond traditional music.

 The scream has become deeper, guttural and phlegmy (the voice runs out live in about fifteen minutes); thus even more true.

 From the listening of Black Queer, there will remain not a phrase, a riff, a break, but a feeling of dismay.

Gerda's album Black Queer represents a deliberate departure into deeper, more guttural and unsettling hardcore music. The band evolves their sound with extended, dissonant structures and intense vocal delivery. Tracks like Hafenklang and Night showcase complex atmospheres and unpredictable progressions. This album leaves a lingering feeling of dismay rather than memorable riffs or phrases. A challenging yet rewarding experience for fans of experimental hardcore. Experience Gerda's Black Queer — dive into its dark, guttural depths and challenge your hardcore boundaries today.

 'You Won't Get What You Want' is a barefoot walk on a carpet of shattered mirrors, and the reflected spectacle is not uplifting.

 It won’t make you feel good, and that (yes) is a good thing.

After an eight-year hiatus, Daughters return with 'You Won't Get What You Want,' delivering a dark, urgent album filled with industrial clangs and haunting lyrics. The record reflects a hostile future and moral collapse through abrasive and experimental sounds. Alexis Marshall’s vocal style evokes a mix of Michael Gira and Sleaford Mods. The album is unsettling yet powerful, offering a deep dive into despair that resonates profoundly. Dive into the dark and powerful world of Daughters’ ‘You Won’t Get What You Want’ – listen now and experience the intensity.

 From Booker T’s organ comes something that doesn’t keep you still, it brings joy, it brings freedom, it brings redemption!

 When 'Green Onions' starts, you imagine yourself in a convertible with the wind in your hair, ready for a long journey.

This review celebrates Booker T. & The MG's 1962 album Green Onions as a landmark in American soul and R&B. It highlights the album's joyful groove and its role in bridging racial divides during a turbulent era. The reviewer praises the musicianship of Steve Cropper, Donald Dunn, and Booker T, emphasizing the album's lasting influence on both American and British music scenes. The record is described as a timeless beacon of freedom, joy, and musical innovation. Listen to Green Onions and feel the timeless groove that changed music and brought people together!

 Anastasio smashes it. Rock is dead, now the musical language prevailing is rap.

 Her shyness, her innocence from the auditions is gone, disappeared, shelved. I don’t understand the sense of this: but leave her to her 16 years you damn choreographers and makeup artists.

This review offers a sharp and humorous breakdown of X-Factor Live Show #5, highlighting standout performers like Anastasio and Sherol Dos Santos. It critiques the formulaic nature of talent shows, the artificial makeover of young artists, and the superficial role of judges and hosts. The author balances ironic dismissal of some acts with praise for genuine talent, particularly in rap and soulful performances. Discover who shined and who stumbled in X-Factor Live Show #5—read the full review and catch the thrilling performances today!

 "Peter thinks: I can do it too/I want to do it/damn, I need to do it...."

 "To keep them fantastic forever, Martin took our songs and put them inside little capsules."

This review explores Peter Hook’s book recounting Joy Division’s origins with a mix of factual storytelling and vivid imagery. It highlights the band’s early days in Manchester, the unique sounds crafted by producer Martin Hannett, and the complex dynamics among members. The reviewer appreciates Hook's avoidance of romanticizing Ian Curtis’s tragedy, focusing instead on the raw and chaotic creativity behind the band. The writing style is engaging and thoughtful, inviting readers into the legendary band’s formative years. Dive into Peter Hook’s raw, honest journey through Joy Division’s rise and discover the story behind the sound!

 It took a full seven years to get a fifth album from Art Brut, but it was absolutely worth the wait.

 It had been since that now distant debut album that Art Brut hadn’t sounded so inspired and edgy.

Art Brut’s fifth album, 'Wham! Bang! Pow! Let’s Rock Out!' arrives after seven years with a fresh yet familiar sound. The addition of guitarist Toby MacFarlaine and the production by Jim Moray bring back the sharp, direct style of their early work. The album blends lively art punk with softer melodic moments without losing energy. Key tracks like the title song and ‘Hospital!’ showcase Eddie Argos’s witty lyrics and spoken singing. Overall, the album is an inspired and edgy return sure to please longtime fans. Discover Art Brut’s energetic return and explore the sharp, witty rock tracks of Wham! Bang! Pow! Let’s Rock Out!

 Pointed spears, poisoned arrows. Visceral blood. Mocking laughter and demonic smiles.

 Westernized tribalism under the socialist lash is a place of understanding, meeting, and assistance.

This review explores Sial's 'Binasa' as a deeply visceral album blending tribal ferocity with reflections on Marxist ideology and cultural isolation. It evokes vivid imagery of fierce protectionism and social upheaval, where primal ritualistic sounds meet modern societal critique. The music’s intensity resonates with themes of death, resistance, and communal rites in a unique avant-garde style. Dive into Sial's 'Binasa' for a fierce sonic journey through tribal rituals and radical social landscapes—listen now!

 The scream is idiotic and electric and mostly death.

 There is a defined attitude and a clear intention, a vocation for massacre.

The review praises Geld's album 'Perfect Texture' for its relentless intensity, featuring fast D-beat drums and aggressive screams reminiscent of Seattle's Iron Lung. The music balances brutal noise and hardcore elements with intelligent composition to avoid monotony. It highlights the band's clear attitude and focused intent, making it a notable contribution to the harsh noise and hardcore punk scene. Listen to Geld’s 'Perfect Texture' for a ferocious hardcore noise experience that pushes the limits of intensity and power.

 "The quality in this 'The Interzone Mantras' reigns supreme, with a rhythm section that has an incredible groove and Jeff Martin on guitar more inspired than ever."

 "The mood of the entire album is actually decidedly dark, more than it has been in the past, except for Transmission, their hardest and darkest work."

The review praises The Tea Party's album 'The Interzone Mantras' as a mature and dark hard rock work. It highlights the band's evolution from their earlier sound and their masterful blend of oriental elements with orchestral arrangements. Jeff Martin’s guitar skills and vocal range receive special acclaim. The album is noted for its consistency and high quality with standout tracks such as 'The Master and Margarita' and 'Cathartik.' Dive into The Tea Party's 'The Interzone Mantras' and experience their unique fusion of hard rock and oriental orchestration today!

 It seems that the director captures the complexities and contradictions of the relationships between men and women, but then he doesn’t know how to critically interpret the existential scenario he sketches.

 That’s not how you do it; this is not political cinema.

Steve McQueen's Widows starts with promise but falls short of delivering a deep, authentic exploration of its themes. While it constructs complex female characters, it ultimately reduces to a conventional thriller. Attempts at political messaging feel forced and disconnected. Despite craftsmanship, the film struggles to balance its ambitions with meaningful reflection. Explore our full review and discover why Widows underdelivers despite its compelling setup.

 From the initial "Far From The Madding Crowd" we are immersed in a diffused and melancholic atmosphere.

 "Descending Mist," the masterpiece, evolves from ambient stillness to a hypnotic, dynamic experience.

Davide Guidoni, known from the Italian prog scene, releases his solo project B-Rain with Echoes From The Undertow. The album explores avant-garde progressive rock infused with electronic and ambient styles. Highlights include collaborations with notable musicians and an outstanding 20-minute track, Descending Mist. The album is recommended for open-minded prog fans and lovers of atmospheric music. Discover B-Rain's Echoes From The Undertow—immerse yourself in this unique blend of prog, ambient, and electronic sounds now!

 Poor Places is autumn sunset yellow, yellow of dead leaves, Poor Places is warm yellow.

 Photographs of memories that this wonderful song brings back to my mind in sequence.

The review likens Wilco's 'Poor Places' to the warm yellow of autumn leaves, evoking vivid memories of poverty and faded life. It intertwines rich imagery with emotional reflection, capturing the song’s nostalgic and haunting atmosphere. The reviewer connects personal feelings with the song's sonic textures and themes of hardship. Overall, it presents a poetic and layered interpretation of the music. Listen to Wilco's 'Poor Places' and dive into its warm, nostalgic soundscape today!