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The beauty is dazzling and extraordinary. The film proceeds excellently, yes, attempts an independent path but never risks more than necessary; it is closer to a consumer product than to an avant-garde masterpiece.
The beauty is dazzling and extraordinary.
The film proceeds excellently, yes, attempts an independent path but never risks more than necessary; it is closer to a consumer product than to an avant-garde masterpiece.
Blade Runner 2049 lives up to high expectations with dazzling visuals and strong performances, extending the original's themes without redefining them. Villeneuve’s sequel impresses technically but avoids bold innovation, resulting in a luxury franchise foundation rather than a new masterpiece. While the film captivates and thrills, its long runtime and open-ended story leave some threads unresolved. Fans of the original and newcomers alike will find much to appreciate, though purists may feel some reservations. Dive into the visually stunning world of Blade Runner 2049 and discover its deeper themes—watch now or read the full review!
The invention of cookies really left me speechless. A much harsher Inception.
The invention of cookies really left me speechless.
A much harsher Inception.
The 2014 Black Mirror Christmas special delivers one of the series' darkest and most inventive tales. Through nested stories and a chilling plot on the misuse of technology, it explores themes of social control, justice, and identity. The concept of 'cookies'—digital copies used for punishments across time—is especially unsettling. The episode's structure, surprises, and social commentary make it a standout dystopian narrative. Dive into Black Mirror: White Christmas—experience its twisty, chilling vision of technology and justice today!
This unbridled and flexible abuse of various electronic gadgets... secretes the most unimaginable blips, boings, and booms amidst beudin screams and rhythms. They really did whatever came to mind without setting any limits or problems. We could use more Vikings like that today.
This unbridled and flexible abuse of various electronic gadgets... secretes the most unimaginable blips, boings, and booms amidst beudin screams and rhythms.
They really did whatever came to mind without setting any limits or problems. We could use more Vikings like that today.
Babyland’s ‘You Suck Crap’ is a raw and anarchic industrial album from 25 years ago, showing playful and uncompromising experimentation. It features unpredictable shifts in rhythms and tones, blending chaos with danceable elements. The review highlights standout tracks like “Under,” “Logan’s Run,” and a bold Madonna cover, praising the duo’s distinctive and rebellious style. The album remains a unique artefact in the techno-industrial genre. Explore Babyland’s wild industrial sound—listen to ‘You Suck Crap’ and experience anarchic electronic chaos!
Her almost unreal delicacy is impetuous. Suzanne Vega is somewhat the courage within weakness. A creator of diaphanous, transparent, clean songs.
Her almost unreal delicacy is impetuous.
Suzanne Vega is somewhat the courage within weakness. A creator of diaphanous, transparent, clean songs.
This review appreciates Suzanne Vega’s poetic and fragile songwriting style, emphasizing the narrative depth and emotional subtlety across her career. The 'Retrospective' compilation showcases her blend of folk roots and later experimental sounds. Noteworthy tracks like 'Tom’s Diner' and 'Luka' highlight her storytelling skill and social awareness. The review also acknowledges her influence on the female music scene of the 90s and her courageous artistic evolution. Discover Suzanne Vega’s timeless folk storytelling—listen to 'Retrospective: The Best of Suzanne Vega' now!
Kasabian consciously contribute to the definition that 'rock is dead' by freely blending rock, pop, and electronics. 'Bless This Acid House' deviates from the album’s structure to offer a winning rhythm and catchy chorus.
Kasabian consciously contribute to the definition that 'rock is dead' by freely blending rock, pop, and electronics.
'Bless This Acid House' deviates from the album’s structure to offer a winning rhythm and catchy chorus.
Kasabian’s sixth album 'For Crying Out Loud' showcases their signature mix of rock, pop, and electronics with energetic singles like 'Ill Ray (The King)' and 'Bless This Acid House.' While some tracks feel repetitive or less inspired, the band remains consistent in delivering catchy tunes. The album avoids melancholy in favor of upbeat, live-ready energy. Fans will find familiar sounds blended with fresh moments that sustain Kasabian’s distinctive identity. Discover Kasabian’s energetic blend of rock and electronics—listen to ‘For Crying Out Loud’ and explore its standout tracks now!
The heart ring is perfectly circular, with no breaks like the others, and it is unknown how it was hooked: circular, unbroken, like life and death in an eternal round. Mass VI does not make any missteps but advances, mournfully, shattering the defenses of our hearts with heavyweight tracks like "Solitary Reign."
The heart ring is perfectly circular, with no breaks like the others, and it is unknown how it was hooked: circular, unbroken, like life and death in an eternal round.
Mass VI does not make any missteps but advances, mournfully, shattering the defenses of our hearts with heavyweight tracks like "Solitary Reign."
Amenra’s Mass VI is praised as their best work, balancing pain, suffering, and melancholy through powerful vocals and compelling instrumentation. The album advances the band’s musical style with six intense tracks, notably "Solitary Reign." A deeply emotional and evolved post-metal record, Mass VI stands out as one of 2017’s top releases. Dive into Amenra's Mass VI and experience one of the most powerful post-metal journeys of 2017.
'In This Perfect Hell' is a real adrenaline shot that will not disappoint historical fans of the project. The combinations found by Chris Jack are as simple as they are effective.
'In This Perfect Hell' is a real adrenaline shot that will not disappoint historical fans of the project.
The combinations found by Chris Jack are as simple as they are effective.
The Routes' album 'In This Perfect Hell' is a high-energy acid garage and psychedelic rock record crafted primarily by Chris Jack. While not groundbreaking, it skillfully blends 60s and 70s garage elements with modern influences from bands like Ty Segall and Thee Oh Sees. The review highlights the effective simplicity of the songwriting and performances, recommending it especially for fans of vintage garage sounds. The album also carries a compelling aura due to its aesthetic choices and enigmatic elements like the album cover photo. Discover the raw energy of The Routes' 'In This Perfect Hell'—listen now and dive into modern psychedelic garage rock!
From the very beginning, we realize we are dealing with a band in dazzling form, capable of caressing us and suddenly lashing out with a Melodic Death Metal of devastating impact. Fredrick Johansson...offers us something transcendental, unique, astonishing, and from his fingers pours a clear cascade in the form of ascending and descending scales. 40 seconds to replay infinitely.
From the very beginning, we realize we are dealing with a band in dazzling form, capable of caressing us and suddenly lashing out with a Melodic Death Metal of devastating impact.
Fredrick Johansson...offers us something transcendental, unique, astonishing, and from his fingers pours a clear cascade in the form of ascending and descending scales. 40 seconds to replay infinitely.
The review praises In Flames' second album, The Jester Race, as a landmark in melodic death metal from the Gothenburg scene. It highlights strong vocal performances, dynamic riffs, and memorable guitar solos, particularly on "December Flower." Despite a minor dip in one track, the album's powerful moments and cohesive structure make it a definitive metal release. The reviewer sees it as an intense and immersive listening experience for metal fans. Dive into The Jester Race and experience a melodic death metal classic—listen now and feel the power of Gothenburg metal!
Surely the catatonic female voices are what have endeared me to some of these tracks. Soma worthily stirs music in this now well-known broth of jujube.
Surely the catatonic female voices are what have endeared me to some of these tracks.
Soma worthily stirs music in this now well-known broth of jujube.
The review praises Windhand's album Soma for its hypnotic female vocals and immersive psychedelic doom sound, drawing comparisons to Acid King and other genre acts. The music is described as rich in atmosphere and ideal for autumn listening. Its layered distortions and slow tonal shifts create a memorable, ethereal doom experience. Overall, it's deemed a noteworthy release within modern doom metal. Dive into Windhand's Soma and experience the mystical depths of psychedelic doom metal now!
Seventy-five harrowing shards in just over thirty minutes; very brief sonic bombardments. Like Naked City colliding with Napalm Death from Scum; but three times faster, fiercer and put through the mincer. Innards included.
Seventy-five harrowing shards in just over thirty minutes; very brief sonic bombardments.
Like Naked City colliding with Napalm Death from Scum; but three times faster, fiercer and put through the mincer. Innards included.
The review praises The Gerogerigegege's album 'Tokyo Anal Dynamite' as a relentless and hallucinatory Noise Core experience. With 75 brief, intense tracks packed into just over 30 minutes, it delivers chaotic, flesh-stripping sonic assaults. The reviewer highlights its brutal live energy and chaotic covers, likening it to Naked City and Napalm Death but faster and fiercer. Despite the aggressive noise, the album remains entertaining and necessary for fans of extreme experimental music. Discover the wild chaos of Tokyo Anal Dynamite—listen now and experience noise core at its fiercest!
Life. Death. Everything is on the thin line of difference. I observe detached. I listen detached. New music. Orgasm.
Life. Death. Everything is on the thin line of difference.
I observe detached. I listen detached. New music. Orgasm.
The review of Urban Strangers' Detachment highlights its atmospheric and introspective sound, emphasizing themes of detachment and life's fragile boundaries. The reviewer provides vivid imagery and a poetic take but offers limited detailed critique. Overall, the album is presented as a unique and personal listening experience. Dive into Urban Strangers’ Detachment and experience its unique, detached soundscapes today!
Forsyth and his companions completely forget who they are in the end and get lost in an unspecified glimpse of the State of Pennsylvania or thereabouts. The album conceptually pretends to bring together new-age culture and 70s psychedelic rock with a certain Orwellian conceptual science fiction and the beat generation.
Forsyth and his companions completely forget who they are in the end and get lost in an unspecified glimpse of the State of Pennsylvania or thereabouts.
The album conceptually pretends to bring together new-age culture and 70s psychedelic rock with a certain Orwellian conceptual science fiction and the beat generation.
This review critically examines Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band's album 'Dreaming In The Non-Dream', highlighting its homage to Tom Verlaine and krautrock influences. While acknowledging Forsyth's skill and intentions, the reviewer finds parts repetitive and lacking clear direction. The album mixes American counterculture themes but ultimately feels unfocused and experimental rather than memorable. Discover Chris Forsyth’s experimental blend of psychedelia and krautrock—listen to 'Dreaming In The Non-Dream' and form your own impression today!
The god sought in this case has something grotesque, just like the sounds proposed: it is a freak hiding from the rest of the world and in its den does nothing but brood over itself. The constant feeling is of witnessing a kind of emotional thrilling, with evocative, claustrophobic sounds and a lament of a person unable to enjoy the sunlight.
The god sought in this case has something grotesque, just like the sounds proposed: it is a freak hiding from the rest of the world and in its den does nothing but brood over itself.
The constant feeling is of witnessing a kind of emotional thrilling, with evocative, claustrophobic sounds and a lament of a person unable to enjoy the sunlight.
Divus's self-titled album is an experimental, conceptual work blending dronic ambient foundations with masterful saxophone. Rooted in no-wave tradition and influenced by late John Carpenter, it presents evocative yet claustrophobic soundscapes. Though artistically ambitious, the review finds the album unlikely to be a standout of the year, offering a challenging listening experience suited for future appreciation. Dive into Divus’s haunting experimental soundscape and discover avant-garde music that challenges conventional listening.
Powerage passed unjustly in near general indifference of the time, actually proving its strength between two gems of the caliber of Let There Be Rock and Highway To Hell. The apex of the album is reached with the Rock/Blues gem Gone Shootin’: a nearly funk-like beginning grows into a monstrous solo that seems never-ending.
Powerage passed unjustly in near general indifference of the time, actually proving its strength between two gems of the caliber of Let There Be Rock and Highway To Hell.
The apex of the album is reached with the Rock/Blues gem Gone Shootin’: a nearly funk-like beginning grows into a monstrous solo that seems never-ending.
Powerage is a 1978 AC/DC album often overlooked by critics but rich with vibrant hard rock energy. Featuring standout tracks like Rock 'N' Roll Damnation and Sin City, it showcases the Young brothers' signature guitar work. Despite its initial commercial underperformance, Powerage set the stage for the band's succeeding classics. The album blends hard rock with touches of blues and funk, highlighting Bon Scott's raw vocal power. Explore the fierce riffs and bluesy grooves of AC/DC’s Powerage—rediscover a classic rock album worth your listen today!
The first thing to jump out from this 'As You Were' is the vulnerability of its author/performer. 'I’ve All I Need' is the clear demonstration of the artist’s surprisingly mature development as a songwriter.
The first thing to jump out from this 'As You Were' is the vulnerability of its author/performer.
'I’ve All I Need' is the clear demonstration of the artist’s surprisingly mature development as a songwriter.
Liam Gallagher's solo debut 'As You Were' reveals surprising vulnerability and songwriting growth. Produced with top collaborators like Greg Kurstin, the album blends melodic pop rock with Britpop influences. Highlights include strong vocal performances and standout tracks like 'I’ve All I Need'. A well-crafted, tastefully produced rock record that marks a confident new chapter for Gallagher. Listen to Liam Gallagher's 'As You Were' and experience a fresh yet classic rock journey today.
It’s not the monster that attracts the viewer’s attention, but the people who encounter it along their path in one way or another. The monster is therefore just a prod, a vibration that sets in motion the (often unexpressed) potential of Hawkins’ protagonists.
It’s not the monster that attracts the viewer’s attention, but the people who encounter it along their path in one way or another.
The monster is therefore just a prod, a vibration that sets in motion the (often unexpressed) potential of Hawkins’ protagonists.
Stranger Things Season 1 is praised for its strong character focus that makes paranormal events relatable and engaging. The series balances 80s nostalgia and supernatural elements skillfully, supported by an excellent ensemble cast. Millie Bobby Brown’s portrayal of Eleven stands out for its charisma and maturity. The narrative’s strength lies in exploring the human reactions to extraordinary events rather than the events themselves. Dive into Stranger Things Season 1 and experience a thrilling blend of 80s nostalgia and compelling character drama!
"This Desert Life seals my associative/assertive network by bringing together 10 tracks like a florist would assemble a bunch of poppies and snowdrops." "'This Desert Life' remains the least known, sold, and probably least representative album of the 7 from San Francisco, but what can I say...it works!!!"
"This Desert Life seals my associative/assertive network by bringing together 10 tracks like a florist would assemble a bunch of poppies and snowdrops."
"'This Desert Life' remains the least known, sold, and probably least representative album of the 7 from San Francisco, but what can I say...it works!!!"
This review appreciates Counting Crows’ album 'This Desert Life' as a musical collection that evokes seasonal moods and emotional complexity. It highlights standout tracks like 'Hanginaround' and 'Amy Hit the Atmosphere,' noting influences from R.E.M. and Van Morrison. While acknowledging it as the least known Counting Crows album, the reviewer finds it effective and impactful. The album's blend of indie rock, country, and lyrical depth resonates as a thoughtful seasonal journey. Discover the emotional and seasonal layers of Counting Crows’ 'This Desert Life'—listen now and experience its timeless vibe!
In homage to this cult TV miniseries, The Sign of the Command was born in Genoa in 1995. If you are not yet familiar with The Sign of the Command, I highly recommend getting closer to this fascinating project.
In homage to this cult TV miniseries, The Sign of the Command was born in Genoa in 1995.
If you are not yet familiar with The Sign of the Command, I highly recommend getting closer to this fascinating project.
This review praises Il Segno Del Comando's live album as a unique tribute to 70s Italian progressive rock and the esoteric TV drama that inspired the band. It highlights the band’s evolution, blending gothic metal and new wave elements with classic prog sounds. The limited edition live album revisits key tracks from their career, showcasing their rich, metaphysical musical vision. Strongly recommended for progressive rock enthusiasts. Discover the mystical sound of Il Segno Del Comando—listen to their live studio album and explore Italian prog's esoteric legacy!
"Madly over-produced," that's how Neil Peart described the album Power Windows. "Power Windows is certainly a great album, not a masterpiece but very good and different even when compared directly to its predecessor, Signals."
"Madly over-produced," that's how Neil Peart described the album Power Windows.
"Power Windows is certainly a great album, not a masterpiece but very good and different even when compared directly to its predecessor, Signals."
Power Windows marks Rush's 1980s phase, focusing heavily on synths and keyboards over guitar. Despite some overproduction, the album blends instruments well and features strong progressive rock traits. Lyrically, it explores themes of power with standout tracks like "Marathon," "Mystic Rhythms," and "Manhattan Project." While not a masterpiece, it remains a significant and quality release during Rush's golden period. Discover the rich synth textures and powerful themes of Rush's Power Windows — listen and dive into this classic 80s progressive rock album today!
Aside from the vocals, the album is well performed. The story and the context are engaging, but the album itself is entirely negligible.
Aside from the vocals, the album is well performed.
The story and the context are engaging, but the album itself is entirely negligible.
The album 'Ballettirosadimacchia' was produced by Japanese musicians as a prank, pretending to be an Italian progressive rock band from the 1970s. While the instrumentation and melodies are well done, the vocals and lyrics display significant flaws. The album is noteworthy for its backstory but musically is underwhelming and largely negligible. Discover the fascinating story behind this Japanese tribute album and decide if the music lives up to the legend!
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