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"It is more likely, in my view, that he found [inspiration] in some dusty tome of magic discovered in old bookstores." "Cerchi’s book is interesting and deserves a read. The enthusiast and admirer of Lovecraft will not be disappointed."
"It is more likely, in my view, that he found [inspiration] in some dusty tome of magic discovered in old bookstores."
"Cerchi’s book is interesting and deserves a read. The enthusiast and admirer of Lovecraft will not be disappointed."
Angelo Cerchi’s book 'H.P. Lovecraft – The Secret Cult' explores possible occult influences in Lovecraft’s life and work, linking his writings to witchcraft and secret rituals. The author argues for Lovecraft’s potential contact with real covens, although the review remains cautious about these theories. Cerchi presents his case thoughtfully, offering an intriguing perspective for enthusiasts. The book is recommended for fans interested in the mystical aspects behind Lovecraft’s horror stories. Dive into Angelo Cerchi’s fascinating exploration of the secret occult world behind H.P. Lovecraft’s horror tales — read now!
The initial lineup consisted of Antonio Cecchi and Syd Migx, later joined by two 'historic' and mythical figures of the Pisa music scene. The Furious Era 1979-1987 is an indispensable piece for anyone who wants to understand the music and the underground cultural context of Italy during that period.
The initial lineup consisted of Antonio Cecchi and Syd Migx, later joined by two 'historic' and mythical figures of the Pisa music scene.
The Furious Era 1979-1987 is an indispensable piece for anyone who wants to understand the music and the underground cultural context of Italy during that period.
The review highlights the influential Italian punk band Cheetah Chrome Motherfuckers and their role in the underground music scene of Pisa from 1979 to 1987. It details their raw, uncompromising sound, historic self-produced EPs, and significant tours. The compilation 'The Furious Era 1979-1987' is praised as an essential capture of their complete work, reflecting the social tensions of the era. Discover the raw energy of Italian punk—listen to The Furious Era 1979-1987 and dive into a legendary underground legacy!
I struggle to endure Gillan’s voice (?!?), to reconcile with the fact that Blackmore and Lord are no longer in the band. It’s a good record, impeccable in sound and style, but without thrills... so it’s not a good record, like the last eight before this one.
I struggle to endure Gillan’s voice (?!?), to reconcile with the fact that Blackmore and Lord are no longer in the band.
It’s a good record, impeccable in sound and style, but without thrills... so it’s not a good record, like the last eight before this one.
The reviewer struggles to fully embrace Deep Purple's Infinite due to changes in lineup and a less thrilling emotional impact, despite flawless technique. The album is recognized as good but lacking the passion and excitement of earlier works. Live performances, however, remain impressive. The cover of 'Roadhouse Blues' stands out as a memorable moment. Discover Deep Purple's Infinite and judge the blend of classic skill and modern emotion yourself!
They are like Talking Heads in an amphetamine and sometimes lysergic rush. An album and a band that are products of these hectic and schizoid years, take it or leave it.
They are like Talking Heads in an amphetamine and sometimes lysergic rush.
An album and a band that are products of these hectic and schizoid years, take it or leave it.
Avec Le Soleil sortant de sa bouche delivers an eccentric blend of funk, kraut rhythms, and psychedelic post-punk on their album Pas Pire Pop, I Love You So Much. Drawing from Canadian experimental roots, the album is divided into three distinct macro-suites that explore cosmic funk, minimalism, and electronic psychedelia. The band’s sound challenges expectations with its raw and intense energy, capturing the complex and unsettled nature of the current musical landscape. Explore Avec Le Soleil’s daring mix of genres—listen now and experience their unique psychedelic funk journey!
They manage the incredible feat of maintaining an impossible balance of ingredients that, if mishandled, could become your new musical nightmare. Prolonged listening may cause an increase in armpit hair, especially for the female audience.
They manage the incredible feat of maintaining an impossible balance of ingredients that, if mishandled, could become your new musical nightmare.
Prolonged listening may cause an increase in armpit hair, especially for the female audience.
Faun Fables' album Born Of The Sun offers a unique and delicate balance of pagan folk infused with flute-heavy medieval and pastoral psychedelia. Dawn’s vocal performance recalls iconic folk singers, creating an eerie yet captivating atmosphere reminiscent of The Wicker Man. Despite initial skepticism toward the ingredients, the album’s haunting melodies and unsettling yet beautiful instrumentation make it a memorable experience. The project stands out as a modern folk revival shaped by occult and psychedelic influences. Dive into the haunting world of Faun Fables’ Born Of The Sun and experience a fresh take on pagan folk and pastoral psychedelia today!
Sosa’s "piano" is not a musical instrument, but a conduit of spiritual awareness, and Keita’s "kora" is an elegant declaration of joy. Transparent Water is one of the most complex journeys ever undertaken in the realm of world music.
Sosa’s "piano" is not a musical instrument, but a conduit of spiritual awareness, and Keita’s "kora" is an elegant declaration of joy.
Transparent Water is one of the most complex journeys ever undertaken in the realm of world music.
Transparent Water is an intense and spiritually uplifting album blending Afro-Cuban piano with Senegalese kora. Featuring diverse global instruments, it creates a rich and multifaceted world music experience. The collaboration transcends borders and offers a deep exploration of life’s cycles through sound. Listen to Transparent Water and immerse yourself in an unforgettable global musical voyage.
The complexity of the lyrics, the messages conveyed, and the meticulously crafted sound suggest an experienced American indie rock band rather than a young Italian group on their first outing. 'Nostrils' re protecting you – where everything originates and where we can find protection.
The complexity of the lyrics, the messages conveyed, and the meticulously crafted sound suggest an experienced American indie rock band rather than a young Italian group on their first outing.
'Nostrils' re protecting you – where everything originates and where we can find protection.
Heidi for President's debut album Nostrils impresses with complex lyrics and a mature sound reminiscent of American indie folk with psychedelic and Brit pop vibes. The eight-track album explores themes of nature, love, and introspection. Songs like 'Nostrils' and 'Whom' highlight the relationship between man and nature and universal love. Overall, the album captivates listeners by blending reality and dream-like atmospheres. Listen to Heidi for President's Nostrils and experience a rich blend of indie folk and psychedelic sounds with profound lyrics.
The italicized sentence above, which Gazebo used to describe Febbre, summarizes the mood of the album. Not a work of maturity, nor a complex work, but despite the heaviness of the theme, it slips off leaving you melancholically satisfied.
The italicized sentence above, which Gazebo used to describe Febbre, summarizes the mood of the album.
Not a work of maturity, nor a complex work, but despite the heaviness of the theme, it slips off leaving you melancholically satisfied.
Gazebo Penguins' album Nebbia marks a mature and balanced mix of post-hardcore and post-rock. The album thoughtfully explores themes of absence, loss, and emotional voids. With standout tracks like Febbre and Porta, it delivers melancholic satisfaction despite its heavy subject matter. The review appreciates the band's growth since earlier releases, highlighting Nebbia as a work that grows on the listener. Listen to Gazebo Penguins' Nebbia and experience a heartfelt blend of post-hardcore and post-rock exploring absence and loss.
Hӓxan represents a unique episode within the group's discography for at least two reasons: it’s a completely instrumental album and a soundtrack to an early animated feature. The album ranges from mystical atmospheres to psychedelic jazz tracks, more electric and very '70s songs like the title track, up to the electro-noise explosion in the finale.
Hӓxan represents a unique episode within the group's discography for at least two reasons: it’s a completely instrumental album and a soundtrack to an early animated feature.
The album ranges from mystical atmospheres to psychedelic jazz tracks, more electric and very '70s songs like the title track, up to the electro-noise explosion in the finale.
Dungen's Hӓxan is a refreshing instrumental album acting as a soundtrack to a 1926 animated film. Moving away from vocals, it embraces atmospheric and psychedelic elements reminiscent of '70s rock. The album revitalizes the band’s image after less impactful releases, showcasing their musical versatility and a new direction with jazzy and electro-noise touches. Highly recommended for fans of psychedelic and instrumental music. Dive into Dungen's surreal instrumental journey and experience psychedelic rock like never before!
It is with fair probability the best DeProgram Radiophonified* in the entire known Galaxy. The physical presence in the studio... imparts to the program an augustness, a breadth, a poeticity and portentousness that are difficult to match in nature.
It is with fair probability the best DeProgram Radiophonified* in the entire known Galaxy.
The physical presence in the studio... imparts to the program an augustness, a breadth, a poeticity and portentousness that are difficult to match in nature.
The reviewer expresses enthusiastic and heartfelt appreciation for DeBBaser’s radiophonic program, highlighting its poetic depth and richness. The collaboration with RadioTandem and presence of the core creators adds a unique character that stands out galaxy-wide. Despite minor genre-specific absences, the show’s linguistic and cultural layers enrich the listening experience. The review ends on a playful and anticipatory note for future meetings and broadcasts. Tune in and discover the rich and poetic world of DeBBaser’s unique radiophonic program now!
Her patchwork involves building the framework through sampling, sometimes having a drummer play and here and there a guitarist. Her musical genre, then, is Indie: Indie Electronic, Indie Pop, Indie Rock.
Her patchwork involves building the framework through sampling, sometimes having a drummer play and here and there a guitarist.
Her musical genre, then, is Indie: Indie Electronic, Indie Pop, Indie Rock.
Solex's debut album, 'Solex vs. The Hitmeister,' offers an unconventional blend of indie electronic, pop, and rock with creative sampling and surreal vocal delivery. Elisabeth Esselink transforms acoustic fragments into poetic sound collages with subtle rhythms and dreamy, distant vocals. The album stands out for its craftsmanship, natural expressiveness, and a fairy-tale aesthetic. Critics praise its uniqueness and artistic integrity, highlighting tracks like 'All Licketysplit' as entry points into this innovative sound world. Dive into Solex's enchanting debut and discover a soundscape of surreal beats and whispery vocals today!
If they played Dopesmoker loudly on the plane, no one would be afraid of flying anymore. When Al Cisneros begins his grunted mantra drop out of life with bong in hand you’re already over the Ligurian mountains, and I swear, if it doesn’t give you the precise idea of what it’s like to feel omnipotent, perhaps you don’t have even a shred of self-love.
If they played Dopesmoker loudly on the plane, no one would be afraid of flying anymore.
When Al Cisneros begins his grunted mantra drop out of life with bong in hand you’re already over the Ligurian mountains, and I swear, if it doesn’t give you the precise idea of what it’s like to feel omnipotent, perhaps you don’t have even a shred of self-love.
This personal and vivid review describes how Sleep's album Dopesmoker served as the perfect companion during a flight, easing severe anxiety. The reviewer praises the album's dynamic soundscapes and immersive quality that foster a sense of invincibility and calm. The experience of listening to Dopesmoker at 30,000 feet transforms a typically stressful situation into an almost spiritual journey. The review highlights the album's unique ability to hold attention and renew energy repeatedly. Listen to Sleep's Dopesmoker and transform your next flight into an epic musical journey.
It's not a classic, neither of Jethro Tull nor of rock itself, rather, it’s a Techno-Rock experiment and should be understood as such. Martin Barre... reaches the pinnacle here, an exceptional guitarist, just watch his live performances from those concerts.
It's not a classic, neither of Jethro Tull nor of rock itself, rather, it’s a Techno-Rock experiment and should be understood as such.
Martin Barre... reaches the pinnacle here, an exceptional guitarist, just watch his live performances from those concerts.
Jethro Tull's 'Under Wraps' is a divisive yet intriguing album marked by its heavy use of drum machines and synthesizers. The album represents a conscious techno-rock experiment led by Ian Anderson and Peter Vettese, notable for its unique sound different from classic Jethro Tull. Despite fan and critical pushback, live shows underscored the tracks' strength. The review highlights the musicianship and creative risks, considering this album the last important original work of the band. Explore the groundbreaking and divisive sounds of Jethro Tull's 'Under Wraps' – listen now to experience this unique techno-rock journey.
"Frantic speed, on the edge of Terrorizer’s Grindcore, rhythms, and song structures almost always kept at levels bordering on auditory frenzy." "A remarkable album that concludes with the mid-tempo of ‘Dreaming in Red’: a sort of enchanting ballad that takes you by the hand and leads you to the gates of the black Inferno..."
"Frantic speed, on the edge of Terrorizer’s Grindcore, rhythms, and song structures almost always kept at levels bordering on auditory frenzy."
"A remarkable album that concludes with the mid-tempo of ‘Dreaming in Red’: a sort of enchanting ballad that takes you by the hand and leads you to the gates of the black Inferno..."
This review passionately praises Dismember's 1993 album 'Indecent & Obscene' as a raw and frantic embodiment of the golden era of Death Metal. Highlighting the band's technical and compositional progress, it notes the album's intense speed and brutal energy. The reviewer reflects on the album's controversial history with censorship and ends on a personal, emotional note. Dive into the raw power of Dismember's 'Indecent & Obscene'—listen now and experience the essence of 90s Death Metal!
"Jimmy Smith did not play just any organ, but the Hammond, which was not a simple musical instrument but a true piece of history." "The Sermon! featured three tracks... a little over twenty minutes of blues-rooted music where Smith's Hammond and Art Blakey's drums hammered an unstoppable, irresistible basic riff."
"Jimmy Smith did not play just any organ, but the Hammond, which was not a simple musical instrument but a true piece of history."
"The Sermon! featured three tracks... a little over twenty minutes of blues-rooted music where Smith's Hammond and Art Blakey's drums hammered an unstoppable, irresistible basic riff."
This review praises Jimmy Smith's groundbreaking jazz album The Sermon!, highlighting his mastery of the Hammond organ and the album’s powerful blues-rooted sound. It details Smith's early career, influence on the Hammond organ’s popularity, and the stellar lineup of soloists featured. The review celebrates the album as a timeless classic in jazz history, emphasizing its rhythm, passion, and impact. It also touches on Smith's prolific early years and artistic evolution. Listen to Jimmy Smith's The Sermon! and experience a timeless jazz organ masterpiece!
An album by the Heliocentrics cannot keep its feet on the ground, at most just one, just enough to gather ethnic fragments that crumble before anchoring to the sun and proceeding with the expansion. Vocal lines no longer function as mere samples, but when possible, take the lead of the procession.
An album by the Heliocentrics cannot keep its feet on the ground, at most just one, just enough to gather ethnic fragments that crumble before anchoring to the sun and proceeding with the expansion.
Vocal lines no longer function as mere samples, but when possible, take the lead of the procession.
The Heliocentrics' album 'A World of Masks' showcases a brilliant evolution of their cosmic, jazz-funk style. Featuring new vocal lead Barbora Patkova, the album expands their sound with rich instrumentation and varied influences like krautrock and trip-hop. The review highlights the band's ability to balance experimental jams with structured grooves. The live concert experience further elevates the album's appeal, cementing this release as a must-have for fans. Dive into The Heliocentrics' cosmic journey and experience 'A World of Masks'—a masterful blend of jazz, funk, and psychedelic soundscapes.
A shot of adrenaline that was needed and was missing from previous records. 'Invocation...' puts a foot back into song form, while keeping the third eye wide open, always towards Dusseldorf and Cologne.
A shot of adrenaline that was needed and was missing from previous records.
'Invocation...' puts a foot back into song form, while keeping the third eye wide open, always towards Dusseldorf and Cologne.
Julie's Haircut's album 'Invocation And Ritual Dance Of My Demon Twin' showcases their refined blend of psychedelic, motorik, and folk influences. After two decades, the Italian band delivers a complex and energetic record. The album balances meditative sounds with moments of ecstatic folk and adrenalized rock. It continues their exploration of psychedelic soundscapes with sophistication and vitality. Dive into Julie's Haircut's psychedelic world—listen to their latest album and experience a fresh fusion of rock and trance!
With every new effort from Ben Chasny, you never know what to expect. If you haven’t done so before, there’s no better album or moment to enter the magical and mysterious world of Six Organs Of Admittance.
With every new effort from Ben Chasny, you never know what to expect.
If you haven’t done so before, there’s no better album or moment to enter the magical and mysterious world of Six Organs Of Admittance.
Ben Chasny's 'Burning The Threshold' stands out as his most approachable album, blending hypnotic arpeggios with rich vocals and collaborations. The album encapsulates Chasny's musical history without overwhelming complexity. Highlights include collaborations with Ryley Walker, Dan & Naomi, and Chris Corsano. While some tracks feel light, the album overall invites listeners into the magical world of Six Organs of Admittance. Discover the depth and beauty of Six Organs of Admittance’s most accessible album—listen to Burning The Threshold today!
"Here, it’s nothing to scoff at, and the beer would have been good anyway." "This folk slithers in the dark among little flames."
"Here, it’s nothing to scoff at, and the beer would have been good anyway."
"This folk slithers in the dark among little flames."
This review reflects on the atmospheric and nuanced qualities of Ryley Walker's album 'Golden Sings That Have Been Sung'. It highlights the album's fusion of folk, jazz, and 60s influences, as well as Walker's evocative guitar work and vocals. The reviewer shares a personal live experience that colors the album's twilight mood. The album is appreciated for its elegance and is compared to iconic folk musicians. Despite noting some differences from earlier works, the review remains favorable and eager for more live encounters. Dive into Ryley Walker’s evocative folk melodies and explore the deep layers of 'Golden Sings That Have Been Sung' today.
It’s not necessary to take oneself too seriously to discuss serious topics. The album is light and enjoyable to listen to, featuring very ironic lyrics that shift from "love" songs to narrations of everyday moments.
It’s not necessary to take oneself too seriously to discuss serious topics.
The album is light and enjoyable to listen to, featuring very ironic lyrics that shift from "love" songs to narrations of everyday moments.
7Marzo's debut album 'I Would Like to Be Reborn as a Lama' showcases an eclectic mix of pop rock, punk, and alternative styles. Frontman Franz's background in experimental composition shines through varied instrumentation and ironic lyrics. The album balances contemplative themes with a carefree, entertaining singer-songwriter flair. It is a fresh and enjoyable addition to Italy's alternative music scene. Listen to 7Marzo’s dynamic debut and explore their unique blend of irony and energetic alternative sounds!
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