Trances open doors & Drones close circles.

 I can finally free myself from my human vestiges and float in the electronic echoes of Rich.

The review praises Robert Rich's album Trances/Drones as a profound ambient experience, blending hypnotic drones and spectral sounds. The first disc 'Trances' evokes mysterious rites and serene renewal, while the second disc 'Drones' delves into dark, meditative depths. The music invites listeners into an enigmatic journey bridging human consciousness with ancient and electronic mysticism. The reviewer admires the album's ability to balance warm textures with formal structure, evoking feelings of both beginning and end. Experience the hypnotic soundscapes of Robert Rich's Trances/Drones—immerse yourself in this ambient masterpiece today.

 The mini LP is really well recorded and opens with a fast track, followed by a very gloomy melody and a climactic three-part suite.

 The band hailed from Pesaro and had a sound very close to Paul Chain’s early works.

The review highlights Run After To's rare debut mini LP as a captivating and dark melodic metal record from Italy's underground scene. It emphasizes the strong connection with producer Paul Chain and outlines the significance of small cult bands outside mainstream metal hubs. The reissue by Shadow Kingdom Records includes original demos and further enriches the band's story, appealing to dedicated metal fans and collectors. Discover the haunting melodies of Run After To’s cult mini LP—listen now and dive into Italy’s underground metal legacy!

 "O" is the brotherly friend that can console us.

 Damien guides us into his microcosm, where searching (I didn’t say finding) for solidarity and mutual support takes place.

Damien Rice's debut album 'O' stands out in a fast-paced industry by embracing emotional sincerity and stripped-down acoustic arrangements. Collaborating with Lisa Hannigan, he creates a deeply moving collection of songs exploring love, solitude, and comfort. Highlights include 'Cannonball', 'The Blower’s Daughter', and 'Volcano'. The album acts as a gentle, brotherly friend offering solace in times of need. It rejects superficiality in favor of heartfelt authenticity. Discover the heartfelt melodies of Damien Rice's 'O' and immerse yourself in its timeless emotional depth.

 "The album is fragile and unstable... born, grow, and die just as they were conceived."

 "The closer you get to perfection the more you lose in spontaneity."

The review delves into Sparklehorse’s debut album, noting its fragile, lo-fi sound and emotional depth born from Mark Linkous’s personal struggles. It highlights the melancholic and raw nature of the songs, emphasizing the album’s spontaneous charm over polished perfection. The unique blend of folk and alternative rock creates a haunting atmosphere. The reviewer strongly recommends the album to listeners seeking meaningful and introspective music. Discover the haunting beauty of Sparklehorse’s debut – listen now for a deeply emotional indie experience.

 "The trio alone is worth the price of the entire batch."

 "Not perfect, but certainly more focused, confident, and homogeneous than its predecessors."

Verdena's third album, Il suicidio del Samurai, is a confident return to their roots with a more focused and homogeneous sound. The album blends alternative rock with psychedelic and acid rock influences, backed by emotional, well-crafted ballads. Notable songs like "40 secondi di Niente," "Luna," and "Mina" highlight the album's depth. Though not perfect, the record stands out in their discography and showcases the band's growth. Dive into Verdena's Il suicidio del Samurai and experience their focused, emotion-driven alternative rock journey today!

 Dirt is an album as dark and dense as pitch, a suffocating sonic experience.

 Layne Staley’s voice, the absolute protagonist of the work, changes register at will freely wandering among (negative) emotions.

Alice in Chains' 1992 album Dirt is a seminal grunge record that explores dark themes of addiction and despair through haunting lyrics and powerful performances. The review highlights the band's musical chemistry and standout tracks, portraying the album as a deeply emotional, suffocating sonic journey. Despite its heavy subject matter, Dirt remains an essential classic of its era. Dive into the intense world of Alice in Chains' Dirt—listen now and experience the raw emotion behind this grunge milestone!

 Ryan Tedder, multi-instrumentalist, excellent singer (one of the most versatile voices around, capable of a perfect falsetto), and virtually author of everything.

 I recommend this album to anyone who wants to listen to quality pop music, because if pop is daring, it’s music worth listening to, every now and then.

OneRepublic’s Oh My My is an ambitious pop album rich with soulful and experimental elements. Ryan Tedder delivers impressive vocals, including delicate falsettos and gospel influences. The album balances catchy melodies with daring musical explorations, featuring contributions like Peter Gabriel on the experimental track A.I. Recommended for listeners seeking high-quality and thoughtful pop music. Listen to OneRepublic’s Oh My My for a fresh take on quality pop with soulful and experimental twists!

 Noi siamo del 2000 is truly a great piece of work, each track flows pleasantly, without pauses, without breath.

 The mixing should be improved, but perhaps it is this very flaw that makes Il Piccolo Bu unique.

Il Piccolo Bu's album 'Noi siamo del 2000' offers a pleasant flow of synth-driven tracks with thoughtful themes. However, poor mixing and commercialization have limited its reach. Despite this, the album stands out for its unique sound reminiscent of ICani's debut. It's a quality work that deserves more attention but risks being forgotten. Listen to Il Piccolo Bu's 'Noi siamo del 2000' and discover its unique synth melodies before it fades away!

 It is a true new album consisting of nine unreleased tracks subtitled “Arrow,” and the great discovery is that it is the best collection of unreleased tracks from the Welsh band since the underrated Silent Cry.

 Feeder are alive and well, ready to continue honoring a splendid past while aiming for an equally brilliant future.

Feeder’s deluxe Best Of collection is an ambitious 3-disc release featuring 50 tracks, including a strong set of 9 unreleased songs titled Arrow. The compilation celebrates two decades of the Welsh band’s alt-rock success with both classic hits and fresh material. The new tracks blend airy melodies and robust arrangements, proving Feeder’s continued vitality. This collection is essential for fans and alt-rock lovers alike. Discover Feeder’s landmark Best Of collection and listen to the fresh unreleased tracks that revive their iconic alt-rock sound.

 Jimi Hendrix is the only guitar recognizable after just a few chords.

 He should have and could have had it all, but instead, mind and body couldn’t make it.

This review explores 'Jimi Hendrix. Zero. La mia storia,' a biography compiling Hendrix's own writings. It praises Hendrix's musical genius and unique guitar style while acknowledging the book's fragmented and sometimes vague autobiographical approach. The reviewer expresses a tender empathy for Hendrix's personal struggles and calls the book a valuable but incomplete portrait that benefits from being paired with additional biographies. Discover the heartfelt story of Jimi Hendrix through his own words—dive into the ultimate guitar legend's biography today!

 "Exhausting Fire almost sounds like a pop album forced inside a sludge wrapper, further diluted and lacking the epic and multifaceted charge of past records."

 "This latest work is mundane, perhaps the first real Kylesa album that has nothing to say."

Kylesa's 2015 album Exhausting Fire marks a stylistic departure from their sludge metal origins, moving toward a diluted and flatter sound. While some tracks like "Crusher" and "Falling" stand out, much of the album feels empty and forgettable. The band’s experimentation lacks the depth and intensity of earlier works, leaving fans questioning their future direction. Discover Kylesa's new direction—listen to Exhausting Fire and decide if the evolution works for you.

 "To The Bone is an inner journey of the artist, a color photograph of what his musical childhood was like."

 "It’s a Pop album that doesn’t even accidentally fall into the usual clichés of the aforementioned genre."

Steven Wilson’s To the Bone marks a stylistic shift from prog rock to a pop album with depth and class. The album pays tribute to his musical influences while maintaining high artistic quality and emotional resonance. It avoids typical pop clichés, showcasing Wilson’s versatility and musicianship. Standout tracks like 'Pariah' and 'Refuge' highlight the album’s range and thoughtful composition. Despite initial fan skepticism, To the Bone confirms Wilson’s enduring creative prowess. Discover Steven Wilson’s To the Bone – listen now and experience a fresh yet timeless blend of pop and progressive music!

 The album would have been better off titled 'Regress.'

 "Dancing in the Dark," the track where the guys stop being a pop band and actually become artists.

Imagine Dragons’ third album, Evolve, shows a clear push toward chart-friendly pop with a more electronic sound but suffers from flat production. Although some tracks like "Dancing in the Dark" and "I'll Make It Up to You" demonstrate artistic depth, many ideas are overshadowed by heavy percussion and focus on commercial success. The album is engaging enough to merit repeated listens despite its flaws. Overall, it’s a passing effort, hinting at what the band could achieve with greater attention to detail. Listen to Imagine Dragons' Evolve and explore its catchy hits alongside its hidden musical depths.

 The «anime salve» that Faber talks about are all the souls of men because the soul is a «beautiful deception», i.e., it doesn’t exist, it’s an illusion.

 Life is companionship, but it’s also great loneliness. De André sees himself from outside: «I watched myself cry in a snow mirror / I saw myself laughing / I saw myself leaving with my back turned».

The reviewer shares a deep, personal journey to understand the enigmatic song Anime Salve by Fabrizio De André. Highlighting its metaphysical vision, the song transcends common interpretations, presenting life as a blur of illusions, time, and companionship imbued with both loneliness and beauty. The poetic, solemn delivery elevates the eternal human experience with rich symbolism and profound acceptance. Discover the profound poetry of Fabrizio De André’s Anime Salve—listen now and explore its timeless metaphysical depths.

 The singer’s deep voice is solemn and makes a great impression when it dives into those choruses that are a step between a pagan mass and some gospel high as kites in a cave in Mali.

 That damn chorus arrogantly forces its way into my head... They get inside you and find it hard to get out.

The review starts with humor and skepticism about Orden Ogan's name but grows into appreciation for their album Gunmen. Though sometimes repetitive, the album blends power and progressive metal with atmospheric lyrics and strong choruses. The reviewer recommends giving the album a listen, especially to those uninterested in traditional power metal. The personal style and humorous anecdotes add charm to the critique. Listen to Orden Ogan’s Gunmen and experience their unique blend of power and progressive metal today!

 There was nothing new to invent and nothing was invented.

 Peace is an album of manner where the stench of things already heard is present and floats insistently.

Vista Chino's Peace album is a continuation of the Kyuss legacy with familiar stoner rock sounds but little innovation. The album features solid, abrasive guitars, cleaner vocals, and vintage stoner influences but feels derivative. While some tracks stand out with appealing vocal lines and acid-oriented voices, the record overall serves as a nostalgic episode rather than a forward-looking statement. Four years after its release, no new material has emerged from this lineup. Explore Vista Chino's Peace to experience a nostalgic trip into classic stoner rock and the legacy of Kyuss.

 Listening to 'Don't Panic, You Can Dream,' my attention was repeatedly drawn to the idea of a journey, in its different meanings.

 The surrealistic evocation narrated by the images in the 'Dervish' video is the perfect expression of the evocative sounds, sometimes liquid and dreamy, other times syncopated and more distinctly electronic.

Tymbro’s debut album 'Don't Panic, You Can Dream' is praised for its evocative blend of psychedelic pop, ambient, and electronic sounds. The review highlights the album's central theme of a journey—both introspective and astral—underscored by surreal visuals in the 'Dervish' video. The music's dreamlike quality and complexity captivate the listener, marking an excellent start for the artist’s storytelling. Overall, the album offers a rich, multifaceted experience. Discover Tymbro’s surreal and dreamy debut album—listen to 'Don't Panic, You Can Dream' now and embark on a unique musical journey.

 Just over thirty minutes of mellotron, guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers perfectly blended together.

 I find that there are strong similarities with the self-titled album by the Italian group Automat, but that the result of the French artist is decidedly more successful.

Dominique Guiot’s 1978 album L'Univers De La Mer is celebrated as a standout example of library music, blending mellotron, guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers. The review highlights its evocative and melodic qualities with subtle progressive elements. The French artist's work is compared favorably to the Italian group Automat, noted for its success and unique style. Despite limited information on Guiot, the album remains a sought-after collector’s item with a hopeful reissue awaited. Explore Dominique Guiot’s evocative 1978 album and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of classic library music.

 "Per amarti" is one of her greatest performances ever, showcasing intense drama and stunning vocal range.

 "With that record, I was embarking on the path of pain, which I had not truly experienced until then."

The thirty-five-year-old album 'Per amarti' marks a milestone in Mia Martini's career, showcasing her versatility through collaborations with Ivano Fossati and notable covers. Despite initial limited commercial success, the album is celebrated for its artistic sophistication and emotional depth. The vinyl reissue revives its legacy for new listeners and collectors. The review highlights the album's mix of dramatic and lighter moments, reflecting Mia Martini's refusal to be confined to stereotypes. Dive into the timeless sound of Mia Martini’s 'Per amarti'—stream, listen on vinyl, or explore her soulful journey now!

 The title track stands out as the best song of the lot: a true Punk - Hardcore slingshot that seems written in 1981, so dynamic and offensive.

 Dave and the others want to remind us that they are a legend of the epitaphic melodic Hardcore and fear very few comparisons in this regard.

This review highlights Down by Law's 1993 three-track single Yellow Rat Bastard, emphasizing its blend of melodic hardcore and punk energy. Led by Dave Smalley, a key figure from Dag Nasty, the title track impresses with dynamic and technically skilled performances. The single includes strong original songs and a notable cover of Mission Of Burma. The reviewer appreciates the band's passion and legacy within the hardcore punk scene. Dive into Down by Law's energetic Yellow Rat Bastard and experience a melodic hardcore classic from punk legend Dave Smalley!