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Anyone with an ear and interest in German music from the Seventies, which goes down in history under the name of krautrock, knows very well that Faust are the spearhead of the movement. An indispensable feature of the Faust sound remains the very peculiar percussive section, with a typically bright tone and slightly delayed on the beat...
Anyone with an ear and interest in German music from the Seventies, which goes down in history under the name of krautrock, knows very well that Faust are the spearhead of the movement.
An indispensable feature of the Faust sound remains the very peculiar percussive section, with a typically bright tone and slightly delayed on the beat...
This review celebrates Faust's 71 Minutes Of Faust as a crucial krautrock anthology showcasing their groundbreaking 1971-73 recordings. It highlights the band's raw improvisational style, historical struggles with funding, and lasting influence on experimental music. The compilation offers a cohesive listening experience despite its archival nature. The reviewer also appreciates the band's authentic DIY ethos and ongoing fan connection. Dive into Faust's legendary krautrock journey with 71 Minutes Of Faust—listen now and experience the raw, innovative spirit of 70s experimental rock!
Dead times and silences also nurture poetry. The film unfolds in a Chinese box structure full of twists, interpenetrations between temporal planes, bifurcations, and dead ends.
Dead times and silences also nurture poetry.
The film unfolds in a Chinese box structure full of twists, interpenetrations between temporal planes, bifurcations, and dead ends.
Kim Ji-woon's Two Sisters is a slow-paced Korean horror film that balances atmospheric tension with psychological thriller and family melodrama. Its hypnotic, dreamlike visuals and complex narrative invite deep interpretation despite occasional plot contrivances. The film excels in mood, framing, and sound design, offering a unique slow-poetic cinematic experience. While it may challenge viewers unfamiliar with this style, it stands as a beautifully crafted piece of Asian cinema. Discover the haunting beauty and intricate storytelling of Two Sisters—watch now to experience Korean horror like never before.
I experienced an undoubtedly spiritual experience, I, who am a materialist atheist, but also cultural and intellectual wonder. 'Viderunt Omnes' ... The sound waves chase each other and the dissonances follow each other, and the voices gain increasing depth and the strength of multiplication and natural reverb.
I experienced an undoubtedly spiritual experience, I, who am a materialist atheist, but also cultural and intellectual wonder.
'Viderunt Omnes' ... The sound waves chase each other and the dissonances follow each other, and the voices gain increasing depth and the strength of multiplication and natural reverb.
The reviewer discovered Perotin’s groundbreaking polyphonic compositions through The Hilliard Ensemble’s 1989 recording. Initially skeptical due to unfamiliarity with medieval music, the reviewer was deeply moved by the spiritual and technical beauty of the work. The album showcases the birth of polyphony with impressive historical authenticity, making it a must-have for those interested in the roots of harmony. The recording’s clarity and ensemble’s interpretive skill bring 900-year-old music vividly to life. Listen now to The Hilliard Ensemble’s masterful interpretation of Perotin and experience the dawn of polyphonic music.
This album is not easy to find. 'Science Et Violence' has a beautiful artwork, and an internal booklet with lyrics in French and Italian.
This album is not easy to find.
'Science Et Violence' has a beautiful artwork, and an internal booklet with lyrics in French and Italian.
Science Et Violence is a rare and historically significant 1979 album blending progressive, art, and alternative rock by neo-fascist musicians. Despite its limited distribution and controversial background, the music features compelling tracks like 'Derriere Ta Porte' and the krautrock-influenced 'Parcours' suite. The album combines heartfelt political messages and skilled musicianship, representing a unique artifact from a neglected cultural niche. Its scarcity and niche appeal limit exposure, but it remains an unrecognized gem of its era. Explore this rare, provocative progressive rock album and uncover a lost piece of 1970s alternative music history.
A trip to the nearest pub for a salutary alcoholic break put things in order, heating up the energy and cohesion of the young musicians. The animal-like squeal of the guitar’s tremolo arm became a training ground for legions of budding guitarists.
A trip to the nearest pub for a salutary alcoholic break put things in order, heating up the energy and cohesion of the young musicians.
The animal-like squeal of the guitar’s tremolo arm became a training ground for legions of budding guitarists.
Deep Purple’s 1970 single 'Black Night' became an iconic rock anthem, showcasing the band's raw power and inventive musicianship. Born out of studio pressure for a hit, it features memorable riffs by Ritchie Blackmore and dynamic rhythms from Ian Paice. The song helped establish their popularity in Italy and remains influential for rock enthusiasts. The accompanying B-side 'Speed King' further demonstrates the band’s virtuosity and intensity. Listen to Deep Purple’s 'Black Night' and experience the powerful classic that shaped hard rock history!
Oceans Ate Alaska is a very young band with great fortune on its side, that of having excellent musicians within them. Their debut 'Lost Isles' is what we might call next-generation tech-metal, a mix between the technical prowess typical of Periphery, Animals As Leaders, and the destructive fervor of bands like Suicide Silence.
Oceans Ate Alaska is a very young band with great fortune on its side, that of having excellent musicians within them.
Their debut 'Lost Isles' is what we might call next-generation tech-metal, a mix between the technical prowess typical of Periphery, Animals As Leaders, and the destructive fervor of bands like Suicide Silence.
Oceans Ate Alaska’s debut album Lost Isles is a technically complex and brutal next-generation tech-metal release. The band shows strong musicianship combined with crystalline production typical of Fearless Records. Fans of modern metalcore and bands like Bring Me The Horizon will appreciate the album’s intensity. Despite some hyper-technicality, the album exudes raw aggression and energy. It represents a young band with potential and a dedicated young fanbase. Explore Oceans Ate Alaska’s Lost Isles and experience the future of tech-metal today!
A tailor-made album that will likely please the quintet’s younger fan base. If you’re content with dealing with a 2.0 metalcore album, nothing to object; if you are used to looking for rawer and at the same time less polished productions, well, better change course immediately.
A tailor-made album that will likely please the quintet’s younger fan base.
If you’re content with dealing with a 2.0 metalcore album, nothing to object; if you are used to looking for rawer and at the same time less polished productions, well, better change course immediately.
As Mercy Comes delivers a technically proficient metalcore album with clear production and solid songwriting. The tracks feature well-placed breakdowns and screamo vocals. However, the album remains within the typical boundaries of modern metalcore and lacks a distinctive personal touch. Fans seeking rawer or more innovative sounds may need to look elsewhere. Listen to As Mercy Comes’ Prison and explore modern metalcore with solid production and energetic breakdowns.
Remove the -billy and the 50’s imagery, and take out the vocals too: what remains is the ambient, the soft-drone, and the art-crafting of this farewell album. Heavy, imposing and undoubtedly well done. Recommended for sleepyheads and those attending the Academy.
Remove the -billy and the 50’s imagery, and take out the vocals too: what remains is the ambient, the soft-drone, and the art-crafting of this farewell album.
Heavy, imposing and undoubtedly well done. Recommended for sleepyheads and those attending the Academy.
Dirty Beaches' Stateless marks a significant departure from previous rockabilly-infused styles to a minimalist ambient sound. Alex Zhang Hungtai crafts an immersive, beatless soundscape rich with layered drones, delicate acoustic hints, and a mystical oriental atmosphere. The album excels in professionalism and attention to detail, standing out amid a crowded ambient scene. Recommended for listeners who appreciate deep, contemplative music and refined ambient productions. Dive into the immersive ambient world of Dirty Beaches' Stateless—explore its deep, layered soundscapes today.
It is the idea that takes precedence over the music. Elil is a heavy album... its conceived musical landscape is dark and melancholically apocalyptic.
It is the idea that takes precedence over the music.
Elil is a heavy album... its conceived musical landscape is dark and melancholically apocalyptic.
Fall of Efrafa's Elil is a heavy, concept-driven album that integrates profound allegories of tyranny and oppression inspired by Richard Adams' Watership Down. The music blends post-hardcore rawness with textured post-rock elements to create a dark, melancholic, and urgent soundscape. The review praises the band's uncompromising artistic integrity and emotional intensity. Elil stands as a unique and monumental work that demands attentive listening. Dive into Elil by Fall of Efrafa—experience its powerful narrative and intense soundscape today.
"Death is not a novelty for Battiato, but even when treated explicitly, it is contemplated with serene detachment or irony." "Death attracts and repels him at the same time, and it is in this dialectic that his visions remain trapped."
"Death is not a novelty for Battiato, but even when treated explicitly, it is contemplated with serene detachment or irony."
"Death attracts and repels him at the same time, and it is in this dialectic that his visions remain trapped."
This review explores Franco Battiato’s album Verso la Morte, highlighting his ongoing philosophical and existential engagement with death and life. It traces Battiato’s spiritual quest through lyrics that balance detachment, nostalgia, and intellectual depth. The album is part of a thematic trilogy reflecting on mortality, blending Eastern spirituality with critical observations of modern life. Despite some tracks being musically sparse or banal, the album carries a profound meditation on human existence and the inevitability of death. Dive into Franco Battiato’s profound reflections on life and death—listen to Verso la Morte and explore its rich philosophical depths.
An impressive debut to say the least from the French band LaFemme, who... deliver us a work with a captivating, danceable, and electrifying energy. Psycho Tropical Berlin is a truly enjoyable and fun album to listen to, flowing without losing its grip for even a moment.
An impressive debut to say the least from the French band LaFemme, who... deliver us a work with a captivating, danceable, and electrifying energy.
Psycho Tropical Berlin is a truly enjoyable and fun album to listen to, flowing without losing its grip for even a moment.
La Femme’s debut album Psycho Tropical Berlin impresses with its eclectic mix of genres, combining French pop, surf melodies, psychedelia, and electronic punk. The album’s playful yet sophisticated style flows seamlessly, delivering both danceable energy and surreal atmospheres. Standout tracks evoke influences from Velvet Underground to Serge Gainsbourg, producing a rich, cinematic listening experience. Overall, it is a vibrant, enjoyable record that hints at great potential for this young band. Listen to La Femme’s Psycho Tropical Berlin now and dive into its vibrant mix of psychedelic surf pop and French electronic punk!
No lapse in tone: everything is perfect from the prologue to the epilogue. Bloodied yet Unbowed sums up all these gloomy emotions in the most refined track of this work.
No lapse in tone: everything is perfect from the prologue to the epilogue.
Bloodied yet Unbowed sums up all these gloomy emotions in the most refined track of this work.
This review praises Primordial’s 2011 album 'Redemption at the Puritan’s Hand' for its seamless blend of doom, folk, and epic metal. It emphasizes the album's melancholic and desolate atmosphere, powerful instrumentation, and emotional depth. The reviewer highlights standout tracks like 'No Grave Deep Enough' and 'Bloodied yet Unbowed' while noting the cohesive and raw production. Overall, the album is deemed one of Primordial’s best and most successful works. Dive into Primordial’s epic and haunting metal journey – listen to Redemption at the Puritan’s Hand now!
An intimate album, with ballads sometimes a bit twisted, where the piano replaces the guitar. It talks about stories that end, sincerely and without "weeping metaphors," as he says.
An intimate album, with ballads sometimes a bit twisted, where the piano replaces the guitar.
It talks about stories that end, sincerely and without "weeping metaphors," as he says.
Alessandro Ducoli's Divanomachia is a beautifully intimate album blending melancholic piano ballads with subtle positivity. The 12-track work evokes rainy Sunday moods and sincere storytelling without clichés. It offers a warm, authentic listening experience about memories and the end of winter. The reviewer appreciates Ducoli’s genuine approach and invites listeners to experience his music personally. Listen to Alessandro Ducoli's Divanomachia and immerse yourself in heartfelt piano ballads perfect for reflective moments.
This film is divided into CHAPTERS that talk about rrrabia, man’s revenge on other men. There is no tangle! These are CHAPTERS! This is entertainmentooooo!!!!
This film is divided into CHAPTERS that talk about rrrabia, man’s revenge on other men.
There is no tangle! These are CHAPTERS! This is entertainmentooooo!!!!
Relatos Salvajes is a vibrant Argentine anthology film centered on the theme of revenge, portrayed with raw emotion and ironic storytelling. The reviewer appreciates its entertainment value, strong direction, and consistent performances despite limited knowledge of Argentine cinema. The film’s chapter-based structure delivers varied but interconnected tales of rage and retribution. Watch Relatos Salvajes now to experience explosive tales of revenge with dark humor and unforgettable storytelling!
Birdman is a blazing comet shooting across the sky. You exist only if others see you, vaguely Pirandellian in this respect.
Birdman is a blazing comet shooting across the sky.
You exist only if others see you, vaguely Pirandellian in this respect.
This review praises Birdman for its extraordinary technical craftsmanship and powerful performances, especially by Michael Keaton. Set in a theatrical backstage, it explores themes of identity, celebrity, and artistic struggle. Despite high acclaim, the reviewer feels a slight disconnect, awarding it four stars. The film's fast-paced dialogue, raw language, and Pirandellian self-awareness add depth to the experience. Discover Birdman’s intense story and unmatched filmmaking – watch now and experience its unique theatrical world.
"In my very first approaches to this album, 'Champagne' had almost gone unnoticed... until it overwhelmed me." "A song of devastating beauty, subtle, but devastating."
"In my very first approaches to this album, 'Champagne' had almost gone unnoticed... until it overwhelmed me."
"A song of devastating beauty, subtle, but devastating."
The review highlights Marc Almond's song 'Champagne' from the album Tenement Symphony as a uniquely subtle and emotionally devastating track. Unlike Almond's more theatrical recent work, 'Champagne' features a sober, intimate vocal style with a synth-pop and chanson fusion. The song grew from a barely noticed whisper to a cherished favorite. The review praises its melancholic atmosphere and detailed arrangement, describing it as a standout piece of delicate beauty. Listen to 'Champagne' by Marc Almond and experience its haunting, intimate beauty for yourself.
The talent is natural, crystal clear like mountain water, the style swims in the roots of blues. In live performances, he really leaves you speechless: a superb entertainer... his ability to orchestrate and structure rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic sections simultaneously is a thing I’ve only seen done by the, alas, late Bob Brozman.
The talent is natural, crystal clear like mountain water, the style swims in the roots of blues.
In live performances, he really leaves you speechless: a superb entertainer... his ability to orchestrate and structure rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic sections simultaneously is a thing I’ve only seen done by the, alas, late Bob Brozman.
Francesco Piu's debut album Ma-Moo Tones showcases his authentic blues roots blended with fresh stylistic innovation. Produced by Eric Bibb, the album features a variety of string instruments and compelling covers. Piu's live performances reveal unique skill in combining rhythm, melody, and harmony. Despite limited wider recognition, this Italian bluesman stands out as a superb entertainer with genuine talent and promise. Ma-Moo Tones offers a vital and well-crafted blues experience. Listen to Francesco Piu's Ma-Moo Tones and experience a fresh take on authentic blues today!
Fundamentally because I am convinced it’s a fantastic record, modern psychedelia illuminated by luminous electricity. Music that alternates between ecstasy and delirium, music of contrasts.
Fundamentally because I am convinced it’s a fantastic record, modern psychedelia illuminated by luminous electricity.
Music that alternates between ecstasy and delirium, music of contrasts.
Pozne Krolestwo by Alameda 3 is celebrated as a fantastic modern psychedelic album blending guitars and synths to create dynamic soundscapes. The music shifts between ambient noise, folk, raga, and shoegaze, with vocals used sparingly but powerfully. The record is praised for its contrasts between ecstasy and delirium, making it a captivating listen. The reviewer strongly recommends it, describing it as 'electric blue' in color. Dive into the electric blue world of Alameda 3's Pozne Krolestwo—listen now and experience this psychedelic journey yourself!
It’s not about the quality of the final result; it’s about what’s being offered, pushing the more savvy listener to sometimes wonder how genuine is the musical offering of the group that currently tours under the name Lynyrd Skynyrd. The current Skynyrd are excellent musicians who, however, give the impression far too often of being now enslaved by the name to which they have so decided to bind themselves, a heavy legacy to bear.
It’s not about the quality of the final result; it’s about what’s being offered, pushing the more savvy listener to sometimes wonder how genuine is the musical offering of the group that currently tours under the name Lynyrd Skynyrd.
The current Skynyrd are excellent musicians who, however, give the impression far too often of being now enslaved by the name to which they have so decided to bind themselves, a heavy legacy to bear.
The review reflects on Lynyrd Skynyrd's struggle to uphold their legendary legacy after major lineup changes and losses. 'Vicious Cycle' is recognized as a solid southern rock album that honors the band's tradition, but it also faces challenges in authenticity and originality. The reviewer notes the high musicianship but questions the viability of the Lynyrd Skynyrd name without core original members. The album mixes hard rock energy with radio-friendly tracks and patriotic themes, illustrating the band's evolving yet conflicted identity. Discover the complexities behind Lynyrd Skynyrd's Vicious Cycle—listen to this southern rock homage and decide for yourself!
‘Eno ends up adding a conscious expressive form to the palette of research music.’ ‘I know few people able to truly listen to thirty minutes of ambient music, but maybe it is precisely this that ultimately justifies Brian Eno.’
‘Eno ends up adding a conscious expressive form to the palette of research music.’
‘I know few people able to truly listen to thirty minutes of ambient music, but maybe it is precisely this that ultimately justifies Brian Eno.’
This review explores Brian Eno's 1975 album 'Discreet Music' as a pioneering work of ambient music that invites both focused listening and passive experience. The author reflects on an intimate experience at Eno's 1984 'Crystals' exhibition and examines the origins and intent behind the ambient soundscape. The music is praised for its innovative use of chance and minimalism, while acknowledging ongoing debates about how to engage with it. Overall, the album is celebrated as a timeless and influential artistic achievement. Explore Brian Eno’s ambient masterpiece and experience the subtle beauty of Discreet Music today!
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