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Niagara shapes an artistic product that completely disregards any market schemes and aims straight for finding a specific identity. One of the few electronic groups that still perform live on stage, in the era of “let’s do a DJ set to save time and money.”
Niagara shapes an artistic product that completely disregards any market schemes and aims straight for finding a specific identity.
One of the few electronic groups that still perform live on stage, in the era of “let’s do a DJ set to save time and money.”
Niagara’s album Hyperocean is a carefully crafted electronic work that defies market trends by focusing on artistic identity. The Turin duo delivers complex rhythms and polished vocals with inventive use of underwater sounds. The album stands out for its thematic cohesion around water and its engaging progression. As one of Italy’s most innovative electronic groups still performing live, Niagara offers a bold, immersive listening journey not suited for everyone but unforgettable for those who connect. Listen to Niagara’s Hyperocean and dive into an innovative electronic soundscape!
Fluttarn is an album that could (and indeed is) easily be appreciated anywhere in the world. Beatles-esque harmonies intersect with Barrett-esque guitars, old-style organs, and a rhythm section that is never banal.
Fluttarn is an album that could (and indeed is) easily be appreciated anywhere in the world.
Beatles-esque harmonies intersect with Barrett-esque guitars, old-style organs, and a rhythm section that is never banal.
Fluttarn by C+B=Maxigross is a mature, internationally-influenced Italian rock album that balances thoughtful composition with dynamic and varied melodies. The band showcases strong collaborations and evolves from their folk roots into a confident and playful rock sound. The album stands out in Italy's underground scene and offers compelling melodies without falling into mainstream clichés. Live, the band has grown into a powerful force. Experience Fluttarn by C+B=Maxigross — dive into Italy's freshest and most dynamic rock album today!
You shouldn’t listen to this album with your head but with your stomach. And with your heart. Albert Ayler arrives and throws himself over it, over that hedge, with all his shoes.
You shouldn’t listen to this album with your head but with your stomach. And with your heart.
Albert Ayler arrives and throws himself over it, over that hedge, with all his shoes.
This review reflects on Albert Ayler Trio’s Spiritual Unity as a profound expression of freedom and playfulness in jazz. Recorded in one day, it defies traditional melodies and rhythms, embodying a unique form of musical liberation. The reviewer paints Ayler and his band as deeply attentive yet playful creators, inviting listeners to experience the album with heart and gut rather than intellect. The story of Ayler’s life, his innovative style, and the significance of the Esp-Disk label further enrich the understanding of this groundbreaking work. Dive into Spiritual Unity and experience the fearless spirit of Albert Ayler—listen now and feel the freedom in every note!
"I am a false prophet and God is a superstition." "A furious denunciation of the modern apathy that has also affected music, emptying it of that evocative power it had in the past."
"I am a false prophet and God is a superstition."
"A furious denunciation of the modern apathy that has also affected music, emptying it of that evocative power it had in the past."
Algiers’ debut album displays remarkable maturity with a bold fusion of gospel, punk, and electronic rhythms. Franklin James Fisher’s expressive vocals embody a modern preacher, delivering a raw critique of societal and musical apathy. The album captivates through its intense themes and dynamic soundscape, breaking traditional rock clichés. Standout tracks like 'Black Eunuch' and 'Blood' highlight its unique, emotionally charged style. Explore Algiers’ intense debut for a powerful fusion of gospel, punk, and social commentary. Listen now and experience their unique sound!
The Simpsonwave is no joke, it’s reality. Set up the ’90s revival in the living room and search for Simpsonwave on YouTube; you might shed a tear...
The Simpsonwave is no joke, it’s reality.
Set up the ’90s revival in the living room and search for Simpsonwave on YouTube; you might shed a tear...
This review celebrates Simpsonwave, a fresh genre blending vaporwave and seapunk with vintage Simpsons animation. It evokes 90s nostalgia through visuals and sound, created from viral internet videos. The reviewer encourages listeners to explore this new style that captures the essence of a bygone era with charm and aesthetic appeal. Dive into the nostalgic world of Simpsonwave—listen now and experience the ’90s like never before!
"Well-made Doom is all the same... well-made doom screams Sabbath from every pore." If you know what Doom is, you don’t need a review, you need a listen.
"Well-made Doom is all the same... well-made doom screams Sabbath from every pore."
If you know what Doom is, you don’t need a review, you need a listen.
The review recognizes Mephistofeles' 'Whore' as a quintessential doom metal album that faithfully embodies the genre's trademarks rooted in Black Sabbath's legacy. Despite common genre clichés like repetitive riffs and psychedelic elements, the album is praised for its authenticity and solid execution. It is recommended for both doom enthusiasts and newcomers seeking a clear example of the genre's sound. The Argentine origin adds a distinctive note but does not detract from the album's doom metal purity. Discover the powerful doom sounds of Mephistofeles – listen to 'Whore' and experience classic heavy riffs in action!
A handful of minutes, not even nine, of urban auditory devastation. Furious, raging, bastards, and pissed off like in the days of 'Arise' and 'Inner Self.'
A handful of minutes, not even nine, of urban auditory devastation.
Furious, raging, bastards, and pissed off like in the days of 'Arise' and 'Inner Self.'
Sepultura's 'Territory' single from the Chaos A.D. era showcases intense thrash metal with tribal percussion and raw vocals. The three-track single features the original 'Territory,' a cover of 'Policia,' and the fast-paced 'Biotech Is Godzilla' with guest lyrics by Jello Biafra. The reviewer praises the energy and heaviness, marking this period as a high point before the band's later works. Dive into Sepultura's raw power and tribal thrash—listen to the 'Territory' single now!
You can sense it right from the opener 'Sometimes': a minimal beat halfway between trip-hop and industrial. A great comeback, and the curiosity for their next moves is ever-increasing.
You can sense it right from the opener 'Sometimes': a minimal beat halfway between trip-hop and industrial.
A great comeback, and the curiosity for their next moves is ever-increasing.
Garbage's 'Strange Little Birds' marks the band's best work in nearly a decade, blending dark tones with their signature mix of rock and electronics. Shirley Manson delivers a powerful vocal performance, while the production balances experimentation and melody. Key tracks such as 'Blackout' and 'Empty' stand out for their emotional depth. The album embraces longer compositions, showcasing maturity without losing its distinct identity. Listen to Garbage's 'Strange Little Birds' now and experience their boldest, darkest sound yet!
He has explored sound in all its aspects and dimensions, truly conceiving music as a form of conceptual and profoundly visionary art. If you love the genre, you’ll definitely take it. If you don’t like it, take it anyway. Or at least give it a try.
He has explored sound in all its aspects and dimensions, truly conceiving music as a form of conceptual and profoundly visionary art.
If you love the genre, you’ll definitely take it. If you don’t like it, take it anyway. Or at least give it a try.
This review highlights Rhys Chatham's latest album 'Pythagorean Dream' as a remarkable minimalist and avant-garde work. It emphasizes the album's conceptual depth, blending guitar and flute within a two-part composition influenced by American primitivism and personal artistic vision. The work is described as challenging yet rewarding for fans of the genre, reflecting Chatham's long and influential career. Discover Rhys Chatham’s Pythagorean Dream and immerse yourself in minimalist avant-garde soundscapes today.
Jazz is history, it’s narration, profound and fascinating. 'Rava On The Road' is journey and atmosphere, music that has the magic of literature and art, a refuge from chaos and noise.
Jazz is history, it’s narration, profound and fascinating.
'Rava On The Road' is journey and atmosphere, music that has the magic of literature and art, a refuge from chaos and noise.
The review praises Enrico Rava's album 'Rava On The Road' as a profound musical journey blending jazz tradition with innovation. It highlights the emotional storytelling within the music and the perfect synergy between Rava's trumpet and the Teatro Regio orchestra. The album is acclaimed for its romanticism and narrative qualities, offering a refuge from modern chaos through rich improvisations and classical structures. Discover the magic of Enrico Rava's 'Rava On The Road'—immerse yourself in a jazz journey like no other!
Once again Razza Krasta surprises us with his incredible, warm, and incisive voice that tells life as it is. Daniele’s extraordinary ability is precisely to always manage to express a bigger concept, making everything seem simple, fun, and carefree.
Once again Razza Krasta surprises us with his incredible, warm, and incisive voice that tells life as it is.
Daniele’s extraordinary ability is precisely to always manage to express a bigger concept, making everything seem simple, fun, and carefree.
Razza Krasta, known for his versatile rap style, teams up with young singer Lowrence Fitz on the new dance-influenced single 'Distrazioni.' The track blends catchy rhythms with thoughtful, raw lyrics that reveal deeper meanings upon close listening. This vibrant summer release highlights both artists' strengths and deserves full attention from fans and new listeners alike. Listen to 'Distrazioni' now and experience the fresh blend of rap and dance with Razza Krasta and Lowrence Fitz!
The film is entirely done in Ukrainian sign language, without subtitles, without voiceover, without auxiliary words. There is not a single point of the script that eludes, and there is not a single point of the script explained immediately.
The film is entirely done in Ukrainian sign language, without subtitles, without voiceover, without auxiliary words.
There is not a single point of the script that eludes, and there is not a single point of the script explained immediately.
The Tribe is a groundbreaking film told entirely in Ukrainian sign language without subtitles or voiceover. Featuring non-professional deaf actors, it portrays intense gang dynamics within a school for deaf-mute students. The film’s visual and physical storytelling creates a disorienting but deeply empathetic experience. Praised for its originality and raw impact, it challenges traditional cinema conventions while evoking powerful emotions. Watch The Tribe to experience a daring, silent film that speaks volumes beyond words.
Babluani does not tell us whether the police manage to arrest the villains or not. The merit is largely due to Babluani’s direction which… creates suspense and tension in the viewer.
Babluani does not tell us whether the police manage to arrest the villains or not.
The merit is largely due to Babluani’s direction which… creates suspense and tension in the viewer.
13 Tzameti is a gripping debut film by Gela Babluani that uses classic noir style and black-and-white visuals to create an intense thriller centered on Russian roulette. The narrative is straightforward yet highly effective in building suspense. Themes of exploitation and fate are deeply explored without explicit conclusions, leaving the audience to ponder. Despite a slower start, the film immerses viewers into a chilling world of desperation and luck. Watch 13 Tzameti to experience a masterful blend of suspense and noir storytelling that explores luck and human desperation.
They can guide listeners as Virgil did with Dante Alighieri through the treacherous ways of hell. When I feel such strong music is that I am still alive, and then I say it’s okay like this, and we should not be afraid and have no fear of death or life.
They can guide listeners as Virgil did with Dante Alighieri through the treacherous ways of hell.
When I feel such strong music is that I am still alive, and then I say it’s okay like this, and we should not be afraid and have no fear of death or life.
The Cosmic Dead's 'Rainbowhead' is an intense psychedelic album exploring themes of life, death, and transformation. Through four expansive tracks, the band navigates emotional turmoil and spiritual passage with heavy psych and kraut-rock influences. While not a masterpiece, the album serves as a powerful guide through change, reflecting the band's role as psychonauts. The music's noisy and acidic nature underscores the difficult process of transformation, ultimately affirming life. Dive into Rainbowhead and experience The Cosmic Dead's cosmic psychedelic journey through life's deepest questions.
"It’s been four days I haven’t listened to anything else, and even now my stereo is playing the songs from this 'Blurryface.'" "After about 50 minutes of lightheartedness, 'Goner' arrives, a heart-wrenching and intense song... an anthem of despair, but at the same time of the possibility of redemption."
"It’s been four days I haven’t listened to anything else, and even now my stereo is playing the songs from this 'Blurryface.'"
"After about 50 minutes of lightheartedness, 'Goner' arrives, a heart-wrenching and intense song... an anthem of despair, but at the same time of the possibility of redemption."
The reviewer initially approaches Twenty One Pilots' Blurryface with skepticism due to the hit 'Stressed Out.' However, after multiple listens, the album reveals a surprising blend of catchy rap, varied tracks, and deep emotional moments. Tracks like 'Heavydirtysoul' and 'Goner' stand out for their intensity and depth. The reviewer ends positively, admitting the album's lasting impact and quality. Dive into Twenty One Pilots' Blurryface and explore its powerful blend of rap, emotion, and catchy melodies today!
"If Lou Reed created a project where the virtuoso who effortlessly reaches the end is the listener and not the performer, what could I reiterate?" "Metal Machine Music is dedicated to La Monte Young because, in the end, this album also has an aesthetic meaning: it is a drone of feedback that has revolutionized the new course of music."
"If Lou Reed created a project where the virtuoso who effortlessly reaches the end is the listener and not the performer, what could I reiterate?"
"Metal Machine Music is dedicated to La Monte Young because, in the end, this album also has an aesthetic meaning: it is a drone of feedback that has revolutionized the new course of music."
This review contextualizes Lou Reed's Metal Machine Music within the history of musical innovation and avant-garde practices. It examines its challenging nature, noise-driven aesthetic, and the polarized reception it inspired. The review praises the album as a revolutionary work that pushed boundaries by bringing experimental techniques into rock music. It also reflects on the listener's endurance to appreciate such an unconventional piece. Dive into Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music and experience a revolutionary sound journey that defies musical convention.
Sometimes, it’s not enough to step outside to understand that "no future" is more current now than it was back in ’77. In certain cases, it’s necessary to listen to cacophony and inhuman noise to achieve a glimpse of clarity and obtain, in a short time, a chilling overview of the non-world in which we don’t live. We just vegetate.
Sometimes, it’s not enough to step outside to understand that "no future" is more current now than it was back in ’77.
In certain cases, it’s necessary to listen to cacophony and inhuman noise to achieve a glimpse of clarity and obtain, in a short time, a chilling overview of the non-world in which we don’t live. We just vegetate.
Maurizio Bianchi's Das Testament offers an unsettling sound fresco reflecting a society dominated by commodification, technology, and totalitarianism. The album evokes the bleak realities of modern existence, likening contemporary life to vegetating in a non-world. Its harsh, inhuman noises provide a stark overview of ongoing atrocities reminiscent of the 20th century. The review suggests the album demands serious attention for its socio-political commentary through experimental music. Dive into Das Testament and experience Maurizio Bianchi’s powerful reflection on society through haunting soundscapes.
"You Suffer But Why" screams Nicholas Bullen with his cavernous growl. No one like them or as much as them.
"You Suffer But Why" screams Nicholas Bullen with his cavernous growl.
No one like them or as much as them.
Napalm Death's 'You Suffer' is a legendary grindcore single lasting only 1.5 seconds, from their debut album 'Scum.' The song is known for its extreme brevity and raw energy. It remains a staple in their live shows, embodying pure punk and grindcore intensity. The review highlights its iconic status and unique place in extreme music history. Listen to Napalm Death’s groundbreaking 'You Suffer' and experience the shortest, most intense grindcore track ever!
"Faces is the greatest garage revival music album ever made in Italy and among the greatest in the history of international garage." "There is no trace of revivalism, nor nostalgia, as the band’s music truly lives in 1966 rather than simply sounding like it."
"Faces is the greatest garage revival music album ever made in Italy and among the greatest in the history of international garage."
"There is no trace of revivalism, nor nostalgia, as the band’s music truly lives in 1966 rather than simply sounding like it."
The review celebrates The Sick Rose's 1986 album Faces as a milestone in Italian and international garage revival music. It highlights the band's unique blend of psychedelia, punk, and garage influences, emphasizing their authenticity beyond mere revivalism. The role of Claudio Sorge and his label Electric Eye is noted as crucial in promoting this sound in Italy. The album remains a groundbreaking and timeless masterpiece three decades later. Discover the timeless energy of The Sick Rose's Faces – listen now and dive into Italy's best garage rock album ever!
Sheet One came to grab the entire acid community by the collar and take it to an underground world, where pitch-darkness reigns. Plasticity, an absolute masterpiece and the best track of an album that immediately opens at its best.
Sheet One came to grab the entire acid community by the collar and take it to an underground world, where pitch-darkness reigns.
Plasticity, an absolute masterpiece and the best track of an album that immediately opens at its best.
This review celebrates Plastikman's 1993 album Sheet One as a groundbreaking minimal acid masterpiece by Richie Hawtin. It highlights the album's dark, hypnotic atmosphere and innovative use of the TB-303 synthesizer. Each track is explored for its unique contribution to the genre, with Plasticity and Plasticine noted as highlights. The album’s lasting influence on electronic music and its experimental nature are emphasized. Dive into the hypnotic acid sounds of Plastikman's Sheet One—listen now and experience a true techno landmark!
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