"A dark, devastating, damned light."

 "Mark’s growl is a chilling scream from hell’s pit; Mitch’s guitar is always on the edge of paroxysmal noise..."

The review praises Napalm Death's single 'Oh So Pseudo' as a ferocious, high-speed grindcore track originally recorded in 2015. The band members, despite their age, maintain intense energy and aggression in their performance. The song serves as a powerful preview to their upcoming collection of unreleased material, showcasing their dominance in the genre. The reviewer highlights the brutal vocals, aggressive guitar work, and relentless drumming as standout elements. Dive into Napalm Death's 'Oh So Pseudo' and experience the raw intensity of grindcore at its finest!

 This album is one of those works where silences and pauses matter as much as the sounds.

 The album consists of a real series of improvisations as intense as they are seemingly disorienting for what may appear as a lack of continuity due to the apparent absence of a rhythmic section.

Suspended by clarinetist Markus Eichenberger and double bassist Daniel Studer is an experimental jazz album emphasizing silence and improvisation. The music challenges traditional rhythmic structures, encouraging deep, immersive listening. The album offers an abstract yet concrete emotional experience through a unique communication style. Not an easy listen, it demands attention to subtle sounds and pauses. Released by hatOLOGY, it documents a long collaboration between two leading contemporary jazz figures from Zurich. Dive into the immersive world of Suspended—listen now and experience jazz like never before.

 Instead of trying to pass, once more, through the narrow gate of artistic creation, he chooses another path: sarcasm and distraction.

 A joke, a quarrel? Or an enigma? Not a poet, not a bard, not a prophet, not a revolutionary, not a utopian. What Dylan is this?

Bob Dylan's 1970 album Self Portrait marks a departure from his earlier masterpieces, embracing a sarcastic, distracted style. It blends covers, folk, country, and subdued tones, reflecting his reluctance to be the cultural prophet. Though often criticized for its inconsistent quality and confusing structure, the album invites ongoing dialogue about Dylan's artistic identity during a reflective period after his motorcycle accident. Listen to Bob Dylan's Self Portrait and explore the enigmatic depths of one of his most puzzling albums.

 Clint couldn’t care less about entertainment, gloss, and aesthetic flattery.

 Even a mediocre soldier can save hundreds of lives, but without that minimal preparation, they would probably only sacrifice themselves like a lamb.

Clint Eastwood's Ore 15:17 - Attacco al Treno challenges traditional cinema with a bare and realistic portrayal of ordinary Americans who become heroes during a crisis. The movie emphasizes the necessity of courage and preparedness rather than glorifying war or idealized soldiers. It offers a clear political message about civic responsibility and the reality of defense, wrapped in a journalism-inspired aesthetic. This film is a sober, no-frills meditation on heroism and public duty. Discover Clint Eastwood’s unique take on courage and duty—watch Ore 15:17 - Attacco al Treno today.

 Fire!'s free-jazz is not difficult music.

 The rhythm section composed of Berthling and Werliin is frankly spectacular and at certain times takes a decidedly central role.

Fire!'s sixth album, The Hands, offers a compelling blend of avant-jazz and fusion with a powerful trio performance. The music avoids difficult abstraction, delivering hypnotic, acid sounds with clear rock influences. The rhythm section plays a central role, complementing Gustafsson's signature saxophone. The album's fluid, elusive style marks a successful exploration outside traditional jazz boundaries. Dive into Fire!'s The Hands for a hypnotic avant-jazz journey that blends power, rhythm, and genre-defying sound.

 "Andrea’s voice, with its deep and evocative timbre, very seductive and rich, truly a cold burn."

 "Impossible for me not to think of Ian Curtis and Joy Division, with moments akin to Mission and Sisters of Mercy, but set in the current historical moment."

The review highlights the Italian band Talk to Her's debut EP 'Home' characterized by a fresh interpretation of dark wave and post-punk. Their release party in Abano showcased energetic performances and evocative vocals. The band's connection to historical influences like Joy Division is praised without sounding derivative. The small indie label Shyrec's dedication to underground music adds to the context. The event brought a nostalgic yet hopeful atmosphere appreciated by both young fans and seasoned listeners. Listen to Talk to Her's debut EP 'Home' and experience a modern dark wave journey inspired by legends. Explore the vibrant Italian indie scene now!

 An ambient that bridges the gap between spleen and the Ideal, a chamber avant-garde that turns its gaze to the sky of our lives and shows how dreams are made of the same stuff as us.

 Distant stars pulse from the freeforms of an electric piano and a sidereal harp while the secretions of a divinatory sax draw fluid constellations.

Harold Budd's The Pavilion of Dreams is celebrated as a sublime ambient album that fuses electric piano, harp, and saxophone into a celestial soundscape. The review poetically highlights the floating, dreamlike qualities and emotional depth of the music. It conveys the album’s ability to evoke a peaceful yet mysterious atmosphere, blending avant-garde chamber music with ambient textures. The overall narrative emphasizes the connection between dreams and the human spirit. Dive into the celestial world of Harold Budd’s The Pavilion of Dreams—listen now and experience an ethereal ambient journey.

 Downsizing is a film devoid of special effects and without scientific and/or cerebral content and cues.

 The lack of big themes and cerebral pushes makes this film akin to good old classic sci-fi.

Downsizing by Alexander Payne is a modest sci-fi film starring Matt Damon that explores miniaturization as a solution to economic and environmental crises. While lacking groundbreaking themes or effects, it delivers simple, classic sci-fi storytelling. The film’s visual representation of a miniaturized world is creatively executed. Overall, it offers modest entertainment with thoughtful moments but lacks originality or deep social commentary. Discover Alexander Payne’s Downsizing — watch the thoughtful sci-fi story with Matt Damon today!

 My encounter with Brittany Howard happened in 2012, and I was struck by the stage presence and vocal power of the singer and guitarist from Athens.

 A golden voice that pours all its emotion into the music.

The review praises Alabama Shakes' debut album Boys & Girls for its soulful blues rock sound inspired by the '60s and '70s. Brittany Howard's vocal presence is a highlight, delivering emotionally powerful performances both on record and live. The album is celebrated track-by-track, emphasizing its timeless and captivating qualities. It is regarded as a groundbreaking and heartfelt release. Fans of blues rock and Southern music will find this record essential. Listen to Alabama Shakes' Boys & Girls now and experience Brittany Howard's powerful blues rock debut!

 It is not true that 'The Wall' is the greatest album ever.

 Listening to this album depresses me and, what’s even worse, splits my balls in two, with remarkable precision though.

This review challenges the widely held view that Pink Floyd's The Wall is the greatest album ever. The author critiques the blind fandom and cult-like admiration surrounding the band. While acknowledging the album's occasional merit, the review expresses personal frustration and disappointment with its impact. It highlights the dominance of subjective taste over objective consensus in music appreciation. Dive into this bold review and rethink the legacy of Pink Floyd's The Wall!

 Truly incredible and practically indescribable music, unless one considers plausible the idea of a meeting in a third-rate club in the most opium-laden New York between Eric Dolphy and the Karate.

 Deep slacker jazz, where deep is the funk, slacker is the mood, and jazz is sugarfree.

This review celebrates Soul Coughing’s eclectic blend of funk and jazz found in their rare B-sides, live cuts, and oddities. The music is described as a layered mixture of intense grooves, inventive electronic elements, and vivid moods that defy easy categorization. The reviewer praises the band’s originality and credits their unique sound as unmatched. While the compilation lacks physical and live energy, it remains a treasure trove for dedicated fans of deep, slacker jazz-funk fusion. Dive into Soul Coughing’s rare grooves and experience their unmatched funk-jazz fusion today!

 I fell in love with this little gem from the cover alone.

 In the search of the quiet life we all fall down. In the search of the righteous life we all fall down.

This review celebrates the 1986 'Me & You' EP by Egg Hunt, a brief but impactful punk rock project featuring Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson. It highlights the duo's chemistry, historical context, and links to other seminal bands like Embrace and Fugazi. The songs reflect introspective themes tied to the Revolution Summer movement. The reviewer praises the heartfelt songwriting, unique sound, and enduring significance of this rare recording. Listen to Egg Hunt's 'Me & You' EP and explore the roots of punk's rich legacy today!

 This auditory garbage, because it really is musical rubbish, represents the downhill turning point for me of the record label Nuclear Blast.

 Take the worst Pop-Punk of Green Day, add a good dose of tackiness and sugary, carefree, tedious choruses.

The review condemns Pyogenesis' 1997 album 'Unpop' as a drastic and unwelcome shift from their gothic-doom metal origins to commercial pop-punk and alternative rock. The reviewer criticizes the album's poor sound, tacky choruses, and lack of metal elements. 'Unpop' is described as a low point not only for the band but also for the Nuclear Blast label. The reviewer expresses strong disappointment and frustration with the work, highlighting how far Pyogenesis has strayed from their original path. Discover why 'Unpop' disappointed fans and critics alike - read the full review and decide for yourself!

 Menuck finally places his voice and lyrics at the center of his compositions.

 His request for love is ultimately something unacceptable for the society we live in and thus filtered through the presentation of shameful or cursed love stories.

Efrim Manuel Menuck's second solo album, Pissing Stars, presents a deeply personal and dark exploration of suffering and obsession. Blending post-rock drone and ambient textures, Menuck places his voice and lyrics front and center, addressing themes ranging from political issues to symbolic love stories. The album is marked by minimalism, intense emotional drama, and a unique blend of synthetic sounds. This work reflects Menuck's difficult period of depression and hyperstress while maintaining artistic integrity and depth. Dive into the haunting world of Pissing Stars and experience the raw emotions and dark textures of Efrim Manuel Menuck’s latest solo work.

 Like an avalanche in a clear sky, an important album is born for the new musical genre renamed 'thrash.'

 The 2008 tribute presents nothing new, the pieces are identical and have the same timing.

The review reflects on the significance of Exodus' 2008 album Let There Be Blood, a faithful remake of their classic 1985 debut Bonded by Blood. The author shares personal memories of the metal scene and highlights the album's raw power and tribute to late singer Paul Baloff. Though the re-recording offers cleaner sound and solid performances, it adds little new. Ultimately, it serves as a respectful homage rather than a groundbreaking release. Dive into this thrash metal classic remake and explore the lasting legacy of Exodus and their fiery tribute to Paul Baloff.

 His vampire stories, characterized by dreamlike and surreal visions, frightening obsessions, and eroticism, are a true classic.

 This collection can be seen as a dual operation: to bring attention back to Rollin’s cinema and to tell a piece of musical counterculture.

This review reflects on Jean Rollin's career as a cult horror director known for surreal vampire films. The collection by Finders Keepers gathers 19 tracks from his early film soundtracks, showcasing psychedelic and avant-garde sounds. While Rollin’s artistic legacy is praised, the review notes the challenges he faced, including working on erotic films to sustain himself. The compilation revives interest in both his cinematic work and the musical counterculture accompanying it. Explore the haunting soundscapes of Jean Rollin’s vampire films—listen to the unique blend of psychedelic and avant-garde music now!

 "It’s as if they have partially stripped away their drone and shoegaze, baring their nerves and most intimate soul."

 "A journey into many of the darkest aspects of everyone’s life."

The review deeply reflects on the emotional and dark nature of The Angelic Process' 'Solipsistic', a rare and unreleased album that reveals a rawer, more intimate side of the duo. It highlights the album's experimental departure from prior works and its blend of cosmic, pounding rhythms with reflective moments. The album is praised as essential for fans and intriguing for those interested in the band’s creative journey. Dive into the haunting and cosmic depths of The Angelic Process' 'Solipsistic' and experience their emotional evolution.

 "Always Ascending fully convinces and constitutes an excellent fresh start for Franz Ferdinand."

 "The album presents a blend of indie/synth rock enriched by funky grooves while maintaining the classic Franz Ferdinand trademark."

Franz Ferdinand’s 'Always Ascending' marks a significant renewal with new members and producer influencing a shift towards synth-driven indie rock. The album balances innovation with classic band traits, delivering inspired and danceable tracks. It serves as a promising fresh start and a hybrid experiment in their discography, showcased by standout songs like 'Huck And Jim.' Listen to 'Always Ascending' now and experience Franz Ferdinand's bold new indie rock evolution!

 We are undoubtedly dealing with a unique writer: his perspective is cosmic and anti-anthropocentric, endowed with a genuine poetic vein, a macabre and decadent touch, and possessing a monumental and bizarre vocabulary.

 Atlantis and the Lost Worlds fills a gap by making available to "weird" enthusiasts a writer who, over the years, had gained a "Holy Grail" status.

Clark Ashton Smith's 'Atlantis and the Lost Worlds' is a long-awaited complete Italian edition featuring four of his major story cycles. The review praises the author's unique, cosmic perspective and decadent prose style. The book marks an important addition for fantasy and weird fiction enthusiasts, enriched with detailed translations, maps, and illustrations. Smith is positioned as a pillar of early 20th-century American fantasy alongside Lovecraft and Howard. The volume stands out as a significant cultural and literary release in Italy. Dive into the cosmic and decadent worlds of Clark Ashton Smith—explore 'Atlantis and the Lost Worlds' and experience timeless fantasy like never before.

 We wanted to make a record without boundaries, experimenting with genres not touched in the previous work, but trying to maintain our own recognizable style.

 The album is objectively more polished in arrangements and production; let’s say we took the necessary time for its preparation, not missing “gems” like the string quartet arrangement made by Michele on the title track.

The review covers HOBOS///'s sophomore album 'Good Road To Follow,' highlighting its polished production, rich and varied sound, and meaningful lyrical themes about seeking one's path. The author shares insights from an interview with Marco, the band leader, revealing the evolution from their debut and appreciation for experimentation beyond metal roots. The album draws influences from Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder, Pixies, Beatles, and R.E.M., creating an engaging and diverse indie rock experience. Listen to 'Good Road To Follow' by HOBOS/// and experience a polished indie rock journey full of surprises and heartfelt lyrics!