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I’m not dead yet, for now … Rock’n’roll has possessed me again. That love story with the Yugoslav cadet has been left behind, water under the bridge.
I’m not dead yet, for now … Rock’n’roll has possessed me again.
That love story with the Yugoslav cadet has been left behind, water under the bridge.
The review chronicles Peter Perrett’s turbulent past marked by addiction and his legendary single 'Another Girl, Another Planet.' After years of absence and rehab, Perrett returns with 'How The West Was Won,' an album showcasing his renewed passion for rock’n’roll. The music reflects both his legacy and a fresh start alongside his sons. It’s a powerful second act full of bittersweet reflection and vitality. Listen to Peter Perrett’s 'How The West Was Won' and witness a legendary artist’s unforgettable comeback.
The album is perfected in every detail and presents a predominantly rock and metal sound style but without closing the door to more prog and alternative options. The tracks transition from those that tell about his personal weaknesses and doubts to songs addressing social denunciation themes.
The album is perfected in every detail and presents a predominantly rock and metal sound style but without closing the door to more prog and alternative options.
The tracks transition from those that tell about his personal weaknesses and doubts to songs addressing social denunciation themes.
Giacomo Voli releases his first solo album 'Prigionieri liberi,' showcasing a blend of rock, metal, prog, and alternative styles. The lyrics, co-written by Daniela Ridolfi, explore themes of imprisonment, self-discovery, social issues, and hope. Supported by talented musicians and rich arrangements, the album is a detailed and emotional musical journey. It marks a noteworthy evolution from Voli’s prior work with Rhapsody Of Fire and his solo singles. Explore Giacomo Voli’s powerful solo debut 'Prigionieri liberi' — listen now and dive into a rich rock and metal experience!
There’s not a single filler track on this “Wonderful Wonderful”, and the band seems to have returned to a remarkable creative form. Brandon Flowers and his bandmates return with an excellent album, putting them back on track after the half-flop of Battle Born and promising sparks live.
There’s not a single filler track on this “Wonderful Wonderful”, and the band seems to have returned to a remarkable creative form.
Brandon Flowers and his bandmates return with an excellent album, putting them back on track after the half-flop of Battle Born and promising sparks live.
Wonderful Wonderful marks a confident return for The Killers after the mixed reception of Battle Born. The album boasts no filler tracks, strong production by Jacknife Lee, notable collaborations, and a mix of epic rock and synth-pop. Singles like 'The Man' and 'Run For Cover' stand out, signaling the band’s renewed creative vitality. Discover The Killers’ powerful comeback—listen to Wonderful Wonderful now and experience their finest work yet!
"You’re Not You Anymore" is the sum of a band that, for the first time, found itself in the studio drawing from everyone’s inspiration. The purest distillation of what Counterparts are: an apparent warmth and calm, launching an arrow that pierces at full speed.
"You’re Not You Anymore" is the sum of a band that, for the first time, found itself in the studio drawing from everyone’s inspiration.
The purest distillation of what Counterparts are: an apparent warmth and calm, launching an arrow that pierces at full speed.
Counterparts’ 2017 album ‘You’re Not You Anymore’ marks a new chapter following major lineup changes. Brendan Murphy’s poetic lyrics and the band’s hardcore punk sound evolve with fresh energy, delivering a powerful, emotionally charged experience. The album showcases tight musicianship and a blend of aggression and melody, appealing to longtime fans and newcomers alike. Listen to ‘You’re Not You Anymore’ and experience Counterparts’ emotional and powerful hardcore punk revival today!
Get Out manages to do what most horror films in recent years fail to do: it forgoes those stupid and childish jump scares, preferring a more relaxed pace and a more old-school style. The hypnosis scene, with a power that’s hard to imitate and almost perfect editing, makes the viewer feel trapped, with no way to escape.
Get Out manages to do what most horror films in recent years fail to do: it forgoes those stupid and childish jump scares, preferring a more relaxed pace and a more old-school style.
The hypnosis scene, with a power that’s hard to imitate and almost perfect editing, makes the viewer feel trapped, with no way to escape.
Jordan Peele’s debut film Get Out revitalizes modern thriller-horror cinema by avoiding typical jump scares and relying on tension-driven storytelling. While the screenplay has its flaws and some characters feel caricatured, the direction, acting, and especially the hypnosis scene stand out. Far from a masterpiece, it remains a highly entertaining and engaging film, blending social themes with horror effectively. Discover why Get Out is a must-watch thriller-horror—stream it now and experience Jordan Peele’s unique tension-filled storytelling!
'Being There' is considered the first 'success' of Wilco, a Chicago-based Alternative Country and Folk band. Tweedy’s grating or bored voice along with his lyrics make it a long and fascinating journey through the dusty roads of America.
'Being There' is considered the first 'success' of Wilco, a Chicago-based Alternative Country and Folk band.
Tweedy’s grating or bored voice along with his lyrics make it a long and fascinating journey through the dusty roads of America.
Being There marks Wilco’s first major success, blending rock, country ballads, and folk elegies with Jeff Tweedy’s distinctive voice. The double album was recorded live in the studio without digital edits, capturing the band’s youthful freshness and maturing sound. It lays the groundwork for the band's later masterpiece, Yankee Foxtrot Hotel. Discover the rich sounds of Wilco's Being There—listen to this Americana milestone now!
"Bluefinger offers a remarkable showcase of the style the artist has created, developed, and then perfected over the years." "It would really be a shame to stop only at Pixies albums and the already mentioned Frank Black and Teenager of the Year, ignoring all his subsequent production, which hides true gems like this one."
"Bluefinger offers a remarkable showcase of the style the artist has created, developed, and then perfected over the years."
"It would really be a shame to stop only at Pixies albums and the already mentioned Frank Black and Teenager of the Year, ignoring all his subsequent production, which hides true gems like this one."
This review highlights Black Francis' 2007 album Bluefinger as a remarkable solo achievement that deserves more recognition. Blending Pixies-style wildness with catchy pop melodies, blues, and country rock, the album showcases high-quality songwriting and musical diversity. It stresses that fans and critics should not overlook his solo catalog beyond well-known works like Teenager of the Year. Bluefinger stands as a representative and inspired project in his post-Pixies career. Explore Bluefinger now and discover one of Black Francis' finest solo works beyond the Pixies legacy!
"Mr. Lopatin’s synth clings to your ankles, with weight, and pulls you back down." "Even in the last track, we’re inside a cage, trapped… and dreaming comes naturally."
"Mr. Lopatin’s synth clings to your ankles, with weight, and pulls you back down."
"Even in the last track, we’re inside a cage, trapped… and dreaming comes naturally."
Oneohtrix Point Never’s Good Time delivers a dark, hypnotic soundtrack combining psychedelic synths with themes of anxiety and confinement. Inspired by the Safdie brothers’ film, the album immerses listeners in futuristic chaos and uneasy dreams. The music balances hypnotic repetition with moments of noise and relief, culminating in a poignant collaboration featuring Iggy Pop. This work showcases Daniel Lopatin’s signature style in an ordered, engaging project. Dive into the hypnotic world of Oneohtrix Point Never’s Good Time and experience a mesmerizing dark synth soundtrack today.
I would define it as an orgone panel rather than a solar collector. Their music aims for this, according to interviews... enveloping the listener in a sensation of biological cycle.
I would define it as an orgone panel rather than a solar collector.
Their music aims for this, according to interviews... enveloping the listener in a sensation of biological cycle.
The review covers The Myrrors’ Solar Collector EP, noting its foundation in improvisation and desert-inspired psychedelic sounds. The EP is seen as a journey through organic, instrumental jams that channel natural cycles. Though offering a unique musical experience, listeners are advised to approach it in the right mood due to its lengthy digressions. The reviewer appreciates its energy but questions the value versus price. Dive into The Myrrors’ Solar Collector and experience a psychedelic journey inspired by desert life and organic rhythms.
The book is the ultimate expression of the 'Conceptual Continuity' concept so dear to the Sicilian-American composer. All the reader needs to do is let themselves be entertained and be guided through the mad world of Frank Zappa.
The book is the ultimate expression of the 'Conceptual Continuity' concept so dear to the Sicilian-American composer.
All the reader needs to do is let themselves be entertained and be guided through the mad world of Frank Zappa.
Them Or Us (The Book) is Frank Zappa's self-published 350-page fictional film script, blending his unique mythology with fierce satire. Written in the 1980s, it expands the Conceptual Continuity themes fans love. Full of bizarre characters and abrupt scene changes, it offers an entertaining and mad world. Intended for devoted Zappa fans, it complements his musical and cinematic works. The book is praised as an essential, cult classic piece of Zappa's creative legacy. Dive into Frank Zappa's wild, imaginative world with Them Or Us – a must-read for fans and lovers of musical satire!
I was absolutely spellbound when I read 'AND HERE I AM, I WISH TO BE HERE, BUT I’M NOT HERE ENOUGH.' In Gottarelli's painting we find a continuous reflection on nature, the total absence of the human figure, the dominance of the landscape.
I was absolutely spellbound when I read 'AND HERE I AM, I WISH TO BE HERE, BUT I’M NOT HERE ENOUGH.'
In Gottarelli's painting we find a continuous reflection on nature, the total absence of the human figure, the dominance of the landscape.
This review celebrates Tonino Gottarelli, an underappreciated Italian artist known for his poetic and vivid landscapes. His unique blend of painting styles, incorporating collage and written verses, captures the essence of Imola’s hills and everyday objects. Personal stories reveal his eccentric yet kind personality, while the exhibition’s thoughtful curation highlights the interplay between his poetry and art. Gottarelli’s work presents nature through a fresh, expressionistic lens blended with philosophical depth. Dive into Tonino Gottarelli's vibrant world of poetic paintings and discover the soul of Imola through his art and verses.
Prisoner79 is a true resurrection of the dear 'old friend from the past,' but with grit and lacking fake/toy/cartoon/manga voices. In three words, we regain dignity.
Prisoner79 is a true resurrection of the dear 'old friend from the past,' but with grit and lacking fake/toy/cartoon/manga voices.
In three words, we regain dignity.
After a 2.5-year hiatus, CapaRezza returns with 'Prisoner 709,' delivering a gritty and authentic album free from gimmicks. The record fuses hard rap verses with blues-rock backgrounds and earthy choirs. It marks a comeback full of self-irony and regained dignity. Overall, a powerful and refreshing evolution in CapaRezza's music. Listen to CapaRezza's Prisoner 709 and experience a bold blend of rap grit and blues-rock soul.
It would be a mistake to define HLFMN (Half Man) merely as an electronic project. A complex but extremely enveloping and intriguing album.
It would be a mistake to define HLFMN (Half Man) merely as an electronic project.
A complex but extremely enveloping and intriguing album.
HLFMN’s album 'You’re Shifting Now' transcends typical electronic music by combining synthesizers, ambient sounds, and oriental elements. The record offers varied atmospheres from dreamy and light to heavy and restless. Diverse tracks blend pop, techno, and neoclassical styles, creating a unique sensory experience. The project is experimental and richly layered, inviting listeners into a complex and captivating journey. Listen to HLFMN’s 'You’re Shifting Now' and dive into a mesmerizing blend of electronic and ambient sounds.
It would be unfair to define 6x0 Live (Vol. 1) simply as an album. A suite recorded during a live performance... with complete authenticity for a spontaneous and completely free artistic product.
It would be unfair to define 6x0 Live (Vol. 1) simply as an album.
A suite recorded during a live performance... with complete authenticity for a spontaneous and completely free artistic product.
6x0 Live Vol.1 by Alberto Nemo transcends a typical album, merging music with theater and poetry. Recorded live without post-production, it combines classical, industrial, and dark inspirations. The collaboration with violist Guido Frezzato adds depth. The work explores profound dichotomies and creates a deeply atmospheric experience. Experience the haunting beauty of Alberto Nemo’s 6x0 Live Vol.1—listen now and dive into its poetic, experimental soundscape.
'Sweeter Reaction... clearly represents the alternative, highly energetic style that distinguishes the band.' 'The Forgetful... showcases the band’s great compositional ability, a track that at times reminds of Mars Volta.'
'Sweeter Reaction... clearly represents the alternative, highly energetic style that distinguishes the band.'
'The Forgetful... showcases the band’s great compositional ability, a track that at times reminds of Mars Volta.'
Lost Dogs Laughter's debut album 'Out Of Space' showcases a dynamic alternative rock style with energetic tracks like 'Sweeter Reaction' and melancholic ballads such as 'Go Away.' The album features strong guitar riffs, vocal harmonies, and experimental touches. Recorded and mastered in Rome, the band delivers an engaging nine-track collection reflecting influences like Smashing Pumpkins and Mars Volta. Overall, a promising start that highlights the band's compositional skills. Listen to Lost Dogs Laughter's debut 'Out Of Space' and explore a fresh blend of alternative rock energy and melodic depth!
Listening to a Blutharsch record today means embarking on a journey through time and space that takes us directly to the late ’60s. It’s impossible not to feel a shiver when listening to Marthynna’s voice singing over a carpet of percussion and guitars.
Listening to a Blutharsch record today means embarking on a journey through time and space that takes us directly to the late ’60s.
It’s impossible not to feel a shiver when listening to Marthynna’s voice singing over a carpet of percussion and guitars.
Albin Julius's Der Blutharsch And The Infinite Church Of The Leading Hand delivers a rich psychedelic and Krautrock-inspired experience in What Makes You Pray. The album evokes the late 1960s scene with cosmic, tribal, and pagan sounds. Jorg B.'s guitar and Marthynna's vocals create a mystical atmosphere likened to pagan masses. This album invites listeners on a timeless journey through space and mind. Dive into the cosmic soundscapes of What Makes You Pray and experience a timeless psychedelic journey today!
In the stomach of a pantagruelian space-rock, tingling gastric juices corrode Time. A leaden otherworldly sea where a litany stretches and congeals, giving and taking, losing and gaining.
In the stomach of a pantagruelian space-rock, tingling gastric juices corrode Time.
A leaden otherworldly sea where a litany stretches and congeals, giving and taking, losing and gaining.
The review praises Bardo Pond's album Bufo Alvarius for its immersive psychedelic space-rock sound that dissolves time and space with intense guitar spirals and sonic layers. It paints a vivid and cosmic journey filled with raw percussion, feedback clouds, and sacred atmospheres reminiscent of Ash Ra Tempel and Popol Vuh. The reviewer is captivated by the album's ability to evoke powerful, otherworldly sensations and transcendental experiences. Dive into the cosmic depths of Bardo Pond’s Bufo Alvarius and experience a mind-bending psychedelic journey!
This debut from 1996 is an improbable collision between massive grind and blasts of rocknroll, psychedelia, and avant-gardism both in sound and form. As far as I'm concerned, it ends up being relaxing in its precarious seriousness, a bit like lying back on a bed of shaving foam.
This debut from 1996 is an improbable collision between massive grind and blasts of rocknroll, psychedelia, and avant-gardism both in sound and form.
As far as I'm concerned, it ends up being relaxing in its precarious seriousness, a bit like lying back on a bed of shaving foam.
Clotted Symmetric Sexual Organ’s 1996 debut album 'Nagrö Läuxes VIII' is a chaotic yet meticulously executed blend of grindcore, psychedelic rock, and avant-garde sounds. The review highlights the album’s continuous shifts in style and intense vocal delivery, comparing some screams to Mike Patton’s. Despite describing it as a challenging listen, the reviewer appreciates its unique experimental nature and positions it among their favorite genre albums. Dive into the chaotic world of Clotted Symmetric Sexual Organ and experience their groundbreaking psychedelic grindcore debut now!
When a love story ends, it brings us into a state of melancholy or despair or negativity, which in some of us can sometimes lead to a moment of creativity. The title track, performed only for guitar and voice, with few fantastic words: 'I wanted to be a diver... And now I want to be a diver to be reborn every time from water to air.'
When a love story ends, it brings us into a state of melancholy or despair or negativity, which in some of us can sometimes lead to a moment of creativity.
The title track, performed only for guitar and voice, with few fantastic words: 'I wanted to be a diver... And now I want to be a diver to be reborn every time from water to air.'
Flavio Giurato's Il Tuffatore (1982) is a deeply poetic album born from the pain of a love lost. With vivid storytelling and inspired instrumentation including horns by Mel Collins and piano by Toto Torquati, it delivers cinematic atmospheres and emotional depth. Key tracks like "Wedding March," "Simone," and the title track showcase Giurato's skill in blending melancholy with rhythmic elements. Praised as a masterpiece, the album captures both despair and creativity in a uniquely engaging way. Listen to Flavio Giurato's Il Tuffatore and experience a timeless journey of love, loss, and poetic expression.
The final result is something that stands exactly halfway between the Anathema of the late ’90s and those of the more recent productions, but also with a look towards the future. It almost seems like a perfect meeting point between old and recent Anathema, a sort of updated "2000 & Gone".
The final result is something that stands exactly halfway between the Anathema of the late ’90s and those of the more recent productions, but also with a look towards the future.
It almost seems like a perfect meeting point between old and recent Anathema, a sort of updated "2000 & Gone".
Anathema’s album The Optimist marks a confident step forward, balancing their darker late '90s style with modern post-rock and orchestral influences. The album features notable tracks with electronic and jazz elements, delivering a nocturnal, relaxed, and melancholic atmosphere. While some listeners may find the melodies lighter, the album maintains the band’s emotional core and showcases their continued evolution. Awarded album of the year at the Progressive Music Awards, it stands out as a strong, mature work. Discover the emotional depths of Anathema’s The Optimist—listen now and experience their evolving post-rock sound.
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