Two chords, two words, and a different world opens up to you, at least for 4 minutes.

 The magic? It’s managing to hold your breath as long as possible.

 Experience the captivating magic of Magia’s album—listen now to escape into a world of emotion and fantasy!

 Banco is searching for new energy after two relative failures and the definitive decline of the progressive era.

 The album is a surely forgettable work, deeply saddening those who have loved this great Italian group since the beginning.

 Discover the complex evolution of Banco del Mutuo Soccorso in the 80s—listen and explore this pivotal but controversial album today!

 To realize this, just listen to "Sandali" and the excellent introduction by Giammarco on sax.

 Difficult to judge, considering the artists' background, three stars seem insufficient to me, but four really too many precisely out of respect for the many previous albums of decidedly superior level.

 Discover Banco's unique 1989 album featuring Francesco Di Giacomo and explore its blend of pop and progressive rock today!

 Fragrant melodies with colors à la Brian Wilson, pocket-sized baroque pop arrangements sprinkled with powdered sugar.

 Smile Margo. That glass does not exist, the world is within you.

 Dive into Margo Guryan's 'Take a Picture' and enjoy a charming journey through sunshine pop and delicate melodies.

 "Whatever you do, and whatever happens, things will always end up the same way. Practically a mess."

 "The film aims to unmask the hypocrisy of Christmas holidays, becoming a brutally cynical cinematic manifestation of reality."

 Discover the dark and cynical side of Christmas with Bad Santa 2—watch or read the review to see if this sequel hits or misses!

 I never would have thought I’d have to choose the new Helmet album as the worst album I’ve listened to in 2016.

 It always feels like facing a terrible copy of Justin Broadrick’s Jesu, with that watered-down voice that has lost all the shouted anger from Page in the works of nineties memory.

 Discover why Helmet’s Dead To The World divides fans—listen now and decide for yourself!

 A ray of melancholic melody. Simple English pop that takes you from Aztec Camera to the Smiths, with all the ocean in between.

 Pure pop, pure fog, rain, and if you like it, a sense of sweet melancholy.

 Dive into The Clientele’s Suburban Light and experience the perfect blend of rain-soaked melodies and indie nostalgia.

 The narrative is gripping with inevitable twists that are like punches in the stomach despite the irony that tries to permeate even the most raw or brutal moments.

 I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth at the word END and I regret that it ended without being able to find a precise answer to some questions I had asked myself from the start, but so be it.

 Dive into Infinite Jest and experience the masterful storytelling of David Foster Wallace today!

 Mackenzie has done his homework, serving up a film that breathes its vast landscapes and shines with poetry when it pauses to take a breath just before the storm.

 Jeff Bridges predictably steals the scene from everyone, with one of the greatest pleasures of this sad 2016 now winding down.

 Watch Hell or High Water now to experience a gripping and poetic Neo-Western drama with outstanding performances.

 The album is marked by a sense of inadequacy and loneliness (many lyrics hint at sexual discrimination).

 Guitar, an air of a wounded wolf, and background whistles, without too much ostentation or exaggeration.

 Listen to LP’s 'Lost On You' and experience a heartfelt journey through melancholic folk and poetic songwriting.

 Penn focuses on an overarching perspective... mocking the American bourgeoisie and its false moralism.

 The dream is over — a prophetic look at the upcoming hippie world’s decline.

 Discover Arthur Penn’s visionary take on the 60s hippie movement—watch Alice's Restaurant and dive into a unique blend of music, drama, and social history.

 The album rightfully enters the top five of the genre: we are therefore facing a sumptuous masterpiece of the genre.

 Not a single note out of place here. To use an understatement, the purchase is mandatory for every AOR connoisseur. Buy or die!

 Listen to Mark Spiro's 'Now Is Then, Then Is Now' and experience a true AOR classic—essential for every melodic rock fan!

 Forever Free was simply a good album, but released at the wrong time.

 This album should be understood as a watershed in the band’s career.

 Discover the story behind Saxon's Forever Free and dive into its classic heavy metal sounds today!

 From the very first track, the voice of Alvaro Fella leads us on a journey back in time, unearthing emotions never forgotten.

 'Coraggio e mistero' is perhaps, also due to the presence of Fella, one of their best works.

 Dive into the rich world of Italian prog with Fella & CAP's 'Coraggio e Mistero'—listen now and experience a timeless musical journey!

 Kites...on them wander the memories of time in all existing colors.

 The heartbreaking side of the protagonists' lives emerges from the torpor, giving light to emotional lanterns that are close to extinguishing.

 Dive into The Kite Runner to explore a moving tale of friendship and redemption amid Afghanistan’s turmoil.

 Every album is improvised, both in the studio and live, and this is the main characteristic of the quartet.

 If after listening to this track you are not convinced that the four Norwegians are formidable musicians and improvisers, I do not know what else to say.

 Dive into Supersilent's '4' and experience the magic of improvised Norwegian jazz—listen now and explore the unexpected!

 The result is rather modest, resulting in an overall musical jam with the voice of Battiato, now monotone, as the guiding thread, far from his best times.

 In attempting to preserve its best [PFM's 'Impressioni di Settembre'] has produced a poor copy.

 Explore Franco Battiato’s Fleurs 3 to decide if this pop reissue resonates with you or discover the original masterpieces behind the covers.

 "a rock'n'roll band with cojones!"

 "It’s the total delirium of over eight minutes (!!) of 'In The Days Of The Five'... annihilating you with that finale where the screeching guitars are mistreated, violated, destroyed."

 Discover the raw power of The Monkeywrench's Electric Children – listen now and experience this intense rock journey!

 Jad simply expresses himself and this makes him what I define as a truly sensitive artist and consequently, a completely independent and underground figure within the music scene.

 ‘Hear The Lions Roar’ is a triumphant anthem of joy in a power-pop style that offers optimism and freshness, blending assertive rhythms with artistic unpredictability.

 Explore Half Japanese’s ‘Hear The Lions Roar’ and experience Jad Fair’s timeless and innovative art-rock creativity today!

 The beauty of Cinema lies in the power to make every story, every idea, real and tangible, but it’s the HOW that makes the difference.

 It’s not just a great film (in my opinion the best) film about Star Wars, but it’s above all an excellent science fiction movie that winks at the most attentive fan.

 Watch Rogue One for a bold, fresh Star Wars adventure that redefines the saga with stunning visuals and a compelling story.