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Hammill was given an immense gift by nature: the ability to sing anything in the most splendid way imaginable. As in every Hammill album, there is no sterile administration of talent and cold application of the script dictated by sheer skill.
Hammill was given an immense gift by nature: the ability to sing anything in the most splendid way imaginable.
As in every Hammill album, there is no sterile administration of talent and cold application of the script dictated by sheer skill.
Peter Hammill's 1979 album PH7 highlights his extraordinary versatility across genres from progressive rock to punk and electronic music. Recorded mostly solo, the album blends melodic richness with experimental elements, featuring poignant tracks like 'Mirror Images' and tributes such as 'Not For Keith.' Despite pressures for a hit single, Hammill maintains emotional and artistic depth, making PH7 a visionary work that paves the way for his future masterpieces. Discover Peter Hammill's PH7 and dive into a rich blend of art-rock mastery and soulful experimentation today!
"Domenico Sputo, an absolutely fundamental song to understand the poetic and singer-songwriter universe of Lucio present, past, and future: a constant despair cloaked in irony and vagrancy." "Even in the years when he seemed to slack off on the singer-songwriter front, the Spider nonetheless gave absolute master strokes."
"Domenico Sputo, an absolutely fundamental song to understand the poetic and singer-songwriter universe of Lucio present, past, and future: a constant despair cloaked in irony and vagrancy."
"Even in the years when he seemed to slack off on the singer-songwriter front, the Spider nonetheless gave absolute master strokes."
Lucio Dalla's Luna Matana album showcases his continual artistic renewal despite some tracks feeling tired and predictable. Standout songs like "Chi sarò io" and "La strada e la stella" reveal deep poetic reflections on solitude and lost innocence. While some songs fall short, the album affirms Dalla's unique songwriting voice, blending irony with emotional depth. The reviewer acknowledges both flaws and masterstrokes in this phase of Dalla's career. Explore Lucio Dalla's Luna Matana to hear a blend of poetic mastery and artistic risks—experience the highs and lows of this unique album.
"Nobody cared about my song. They just wanted to know if I was gay." His greatness comes to life precisely in the delicacy and silent way, almost tiptoeing, with which his music has risen above any criticism and any outrage.
"Nobody cared about my song. They just wanted to know if I was gay."
His greatness comes to life precisely in the delicacy and silent way, almost tiptoeing, with which his music has risen above any criticism and any outrage.
The review highlights Umberto Bindi’s 1961 song ‘Il Nostro Concerto’ as a refined and elegant masterpiece, shaped by his classical background and deep poetic sensibility. Despite societal prejudice and discrimination due to his homosexuality, Bindi's work endures as a poignant symbol of musical and personal authenticity. The review places Bindi within the Genoese school of singer-songwriters and contextualizes his contributions amid Italy's conservative cultural climate. It also reflects on the broader struggles faced by pioneering Italian artists of the era. Discover the delicate beauty and rich history behind Umberto Bindi’s ‘Il Nostro Concerto’—a timeless classic worth hearing today.
Listening to the latest releases from the American group, one can understand how empty their music is, it becomes clear that the ideas have run out. What remains today of that band that years ago released albums like 'Into Glory Ride'... is very little.
Listening to the latest releases from the American group, one can understand how empty their music is, it becomes clear that the ideas have run out.
What remains today of that band that years ago released albums like 'Into Glory Ride'... is very little.
This review critically examines Manowar's live EP 'The Lord of Steel Live,' highlighting a steep decline in creativity and performance. It points out poor production, diminished vocal abilities, and lack of guitar presence. The reviewer expresses disappointment in the band's current direction, contrasting it with Manowar's legendary status in epic metal's early days. The live release fails to revive interest and is not recommended to fans. Explore the full review of Manowar's 'The Lord of Steel Live' and decide if this live EP matches your metal expectations.
If we talk about risotto I'm already feeling hot You cook it with mushrooms And the member soon extends
If we talk about risotto I'm already feeling hot
You cook it with mushrooms And the member soon extends
Il Cuocoglione's Risotto Barzotto is an audacious album filled with explicit rhymes that creatively mix risotto-themed imagery and sexual innuendos. The review highlights vivid and provocative wordplay centered on various types of rice and culinary metaphors. While the language is raw and bold, it aims to entertain with humor and shock value rather than conventional appeal. The rating implies a mixed reception that may suit niche listeners appreciating edgy and underground content. Dive into Il Cuocoglione's bold Risotto Barzotto and experience a raw, humorous twist on Italian rap.
"Sleep England is an elegy in death of the West, of which England is a problematic figure." "The tones are muted, vaguely melodramatic, on ethereal carpets of auroral reveries and ambiguous lateness."
"Sleep England is an elegy in death of the West, of which England is a problematic figure."
"The tones are muted, vaguely melodramatic, on ethereal carpets of auroral reveries and ambiguous lateness."
Michael Cashmore's 2005 album Sleep England is a neo-romantic neofolk work characterized by muted, melodramatic tones and ethereal soundscapes. The album reflects on themes of Western decline and twilight with subtle guitar and accordion arrangements. While not reaching the heights of Cashmore’s earlier work under Nature and Organization, it offers a delicate and contemplative listening experience. The sparse packaging and intricate compositions enhance the album’s mournful yet transcendent aura. Discover the haunting beauty of Michael Cashmore’s Sleep England and immerse yourself in its melancholic neo-romantic soundscapes.
The final track 'The House of Gold And Bones' perfectly summarizes what we have heard in the musical diptych. An immediate purchase for all those who love electric riffs and violent percussion but do not disdain acoustic instruments (including strings) and reflective and personal lyrics.
The final track 'The House of Gold And Bones' perfectly summarizes what we have heard in the musical diptych.
An immediate purchase for all those who love electric riffs and violent percussion but do not disdain acoustic instruments (including strings) and reflective and personal lyrics.
This review highlights Stone Sour's 'House of Gold & Bones Part 2' as a powerful continuation of their complex double album. It praises the seamless blend of heaviness and melody, noting the album's depth and reflective lyrics. The review also reflects on the challenges the band faces maintaining originality. Overall, it's a must-listen for fans of modern hard rock. Explore Stone Sour's latest hard rock masterpiece—listen to House of Gold & Bones Part 2 now!
"Praxis: total manipulators of sound. Unpredictable in their extreme sonic solutions." "Give it a listen; you’ll come out shattered..."
"Praxis: total manipulators of sound. Unpredictable in their extreme sonic solutions."
"Give it a listen; you’ll come out shattered..."
Sacrifist by Praxis is an intense, genre-defying album blending free jazz, metal, dub, and ambient sounds. Featuring legendary musicians like John Zorn and Buckethead, the 1994 release delivers an unpredictable sonic experience. The reviewer praises its violent yet fascinating sound terrorism and draws parallels to Naked City's Torture Garden. An album that challenges and overwhelms the listener, leaving a lasting impact. Dive into Praxis's Sacrifist and experience a wild sonic journey unlike any other.
The album is entirely traversed and dominated by Kaplan’s guitar reverberations, his counterpoints and dissonances, sometimes granite, sometimes hypnotic, sometimes dreamlike. A minor album of YLT, but of great craft, complex in its textures, never predictable in its outcomes.
The album is entirely traversed and dominated by Kaplan’s guitar reverberations, his counterpoints and dissonances, sometimes granite, sometimes hypnotic, sometimes dreamlike.
A minor album of YLT, but of great craft, complex in its textures, never predictable in its outcomes.
Electr-O-Pura is Yo La Tengo's seventh album, marked by Kaplan's dominant guitar work and Hubley's growing vocal presence. The record blends indie rock and noise pop with complex textures and memorable tracks like 'Tom Courtenay' and 'Blue Line Swinger.' While occasionally disjointed, the album showcases great craftsmanship and musical depth, paying homage to various influences yet maintaining a unique identity. Explore Yo La Tengo's Electr-O-Pura for a rich indie rock experience full of hypnotic guitars and intricate soundscapes.
A collaboration between a singer specialized in kargyraa and an avant-garde musician combining traditional Tuvan sounds with distorted electric guitars and noise. An extremophile album: meaning a work that finds sustenance only in some extremely specific premises.
A collaboration between a singer specialized in kargyraa and an avant-garde musician combining traditional Tuvan sounds with distorted electric guitars and noise.
An extremophile album: meaning a work that finds sustenance only in some extremely specific premises.
Yat-Kha's Antropophagy merges traditional Tuvan kargyraa throat singing with avant-garde elements, electric guitars, and post-punk/EBM styles. The album is described as an 'extremophile' work, thriving under unique, specific conditions. The review highlights its originality and intriguing concept, recommending it to adventurous listeners. Discover the intriguing fusion of Tuvan throat singing and avant-garde sounds in Yat-Kha's Antropophagy—listen now!
“Toska” gathers those sparse cards previously thrown out and builds the first castle on them between existentialist lyrics, cinematic references... narrating the story of an Alice who becomes the protagonist in the discovery of herself along an inner journey. The peculiarity of Gomma... is the female voice of Ilaria, suspended between timid hints of spoken-word and dark laments.
“Toska” gathers those sparse cards previously thrown out and builds the first castle on them between existentialist lyrics, cinematic references... narrating the story of an Alice who becomes the protagonist in the discovery of herself along an inner journey.
The peculiarity of Gomma... is the female voice of Ilaria, suspended between timid hints of spoken-word and dark laments.
GOMMA is a young band from Caserta whose debut album Toska has attracted early attention through its introspective lyrics, cinematic and literary references, and distinct female vocals. The album reflects an inner journey encapsulated in a brief 20-minute runtime and shows promise despite the band’s inexperience. The review emphasizes the band’s potential and expects further growth in future works. Listen to GOMMA's Toska and explore their unique blend of introspective indie and cinematic storytelling.
Not a mere exercise in style, calligraphic, but a further step in the research, in its own experimental way, that has always distinguished YLT. The superfluous is removed, thinned out; everything appears as it is, open to dialogue, simple, human.
Not a mere exercise in style, calligraphic, but a further step in the research, in its own experimental way, that has always distinguished YLT.
The superfluous is removed, thinned out; everything appears as it is, open to dialogue, simple, human.
Stuff Like That There by Yo La Tengo explores intimate and mature folk-inspired soundscapes through acoustic setups and skillful reinterpretations. The album recalls the 1990s charm of Fakebook but with greater intellectual honesty and warmth. Reimagined covers and remakes of their own songs evoke quiet, delicate moments rather than overwhelming the listener. With contributions from early collaborators, the album’s gentle ambiance invites reflection and connection. Listen to Yo La Tengo’s Stuff Like That There to experience a warm, intimate folk journey filled with heartfelt reinterpretations.
Martino’s “crooning” here reaches celestial peaks. An indispensable masterpiece, therefore, both historically and qualitatively.
Martino’s “crooning” here reaches celestial peaks.
An indispensable masterpiece, therefore, both historically and qualitatively.
This review praises Bruno Martino’s 'I grandi successi originali' as a masterpiece of Italian crooning and jazz. Highlighting the elegance, emotional depth, and skilled musicianship throughout the collection, it particularly celebrates songs like 'Estate' and 'Roma non fa la stupida stasera.' While noting minor flaws, such as applause interruptions and some weaker covers, the review concludes by endorsing the album’s historical and qualitative importance. Discover the timeless elegance of Bruno Martino’s crooning by listening to 'I grandi successi originali' today!
The intention is not to create a mere nostalgia effect, but rather to reflect on the very sentiment of nostalgia, on living anchored to the past. "The world changes, we don’t" Begbie clearly states. And indeed, the nature of individuals does not change, characters remain immutable, while everything else moves inexorably.
The intention is not to create a mere nostalgia effect, but rather to reflect on the very sentiment of nostalgia, on living anchored to the past.
"The world changes, we don’t" Begbie clearly states. And indeed, the nature of individuals does not change, characters remain immutable, while everything else moves inexorably.
This review explores how T2 Trainspotting revisits its iconic characters with a more mature, bittersweet tone. While the film lacks the youthful edge and impact of the original, it offers reflective themes on nostalgia and personal failure. Despite some forced self-references and weaker new characters, the emotional reunion and portrayal of friendship provide a worthwhile experience. It is neither a masterpiece nor a failure, but a thoughtful sequel for fans. Discover how T2 Trainspotting balances nostalgia and new struggles—watch the film and explore this candid review now!
True artists neither copy nor steal, but recycle. Enrique calls his seven ghostwriters and gives all the directives for drafting the text.
True artists neither copy nor steal, but recycle.
Enrique calls his seven ghostwriters and gives all the directives for drafting the text.
This review humorously praises Enrique Iglesias for his 'operation recycling' approach to music, emphasizing his reuse of chord progressions and recurring themes. It traces his past hits and their similarities while highlighting his collaboration style and quick production turnaround. The review frames this creative recycling as both a crafty and somewhat playful process. Listen to Enrique Iglesias' 'Subeme la Radio' and discover the art of musical recycling in Latin pop!
Like slowly trying to pet a snarling stray dog. Maybe it smells, it may have fleas but after two caresses, it looks you in the eyes and you’re hooked, it’s yours. He howls in underwear under a Blues moon covered by riffs clenched between his teeth and a metronomic rhythmic section.
Like slowly trying to pet a snarling stray dog. Maybe it smells, it may have fleas but after two caresses, it looks you in the eyes and you’re hooked, it’s yours.
He howls in underwear under a Blues moon covered by riffs clenched between his teeth and a metronomic rhythmic section.
The review praises Oxbow's The Narcotic Story for its fierce emotional delivery and complex, mathematically structured music. The vocalist alternates between growling fury and tender moments, supported by a precise and inventive trio. The album blends modern urban blues with raw energy, evoking comparisons to bands like Birthday Party and Jesus Lizard. It's described as a challenging yet rewarding listen that hooks the audience. Dive into Oxbow’s The Narcotic Story and experience a raw, intense blues journey unlike any other.
Natalie Portman has a different shade in her expression. Her face is a faithful litmus test of the woman’s different inner impulses. Cinema arrives to fill the injustices of politics and journalism, arriving as the definitive balance of a life.
Natalie Portman has a different shade in her expression. Her face is a faithful litmus test of the woman’s different inner impulses.
Cinema arrives to fill the injustices of politics and journalism, arriving as the definitive balance of a life.
Jackie is a deeply moving film centered on Natalie Portman's outstanding performance as Jacqueline Kennedy during the aftermath of JFK's assassination. Director Pablo Larraín crafts a subtle, yet powerful narrative that balances personal grief with political realities. The film's restrained style and masterful cinematic choices evoke profound emotional and existential reflections. It elegantly explores Jackie’s complex character through intimate and political lenses, supported by a compelling screenplay. Watch Jackie to experience Natalie Portman's unforgettable portrayal and explore the nuanced layers of grief and politics.
A colossal bullshit. "Frankie Teardrop" is a Chinese torture of over ten minutes, which endlessly repeats the same, formless theme.
A colossal bullshit.
"Frankie Teardrop" is a Chinese torture of over ten minutes, which endlessly repeats the same, formless theme.
This review strongly condemns Suicide's 1977 debut album as a failed, pretentious experiment in No Wave music. The author criticizes the musicians' choices and live performances for being unbearable and poorly executed, challenging the album's typical acclaim as a masterpiece. Despite noting the album's uniqueness, the reviewer dismisses it as a 'colossal bullshit' and questions the value of its influence. Explore this bold review and decide if Suicide's debut is groundbreaking or unbearable noise.
It’s one of those simple pub philosophy maxims valid for all occasions: let’s take things for what they are. Many bands would give a kidney to create an album of unreleased tracks this good.
It’s one of those simple pub philosophy maxims valid for all occasions: let’s take things for what they are.
Many bands would give a kidney to create an album of unreleased tracks this good.
Metamorphosis is a 1975 Rolling Stones album featuring outtakes and demos, often overlooked but cherished by those appreciating the band's depth. While some versions seem tacky due to added choirs and strings, the collection holds a special charm. The reviewer acknowledges the album's place among Stones' noteworthy works and reflects emotionally on aging and continued fandom. It’s a beloved compilation that rivals many second- or third-tier Stones albums. Listen to The Rolling Stones’ Metamorphosis and discover the hidden treasures in this unique collection of outtakes and demos!
If you aspire to gentrification, I aspire to demolition. Come here and read the titles and read the lyrics, even if you can’t keep up, go back to it and catch in your face the belch or the scream and all the chaos inside.
If you aspire to gentrification, I aspire to demolition.
Come here and read the titles and read the lyrics, even if you can’t keep up, go back to it and catch in your face the belch or the scream and all the chaos inside.
The review describes the chaotic and energetic nature of Anal Trump's album 'That Makes Me Smart!'. It highlights the political and social critique embedded in the lyrics, portraying a raw and intense listening experience. The reviewer appreciates the album's provocative and rebellious spirit, comparing it to a demanding obstacle course. The album is framed as a statement against privilege and exclusion. Dive into the chaos of Anal Trump's 'That Makes Me Smart!' and experience a powerful political noise punk album today!
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