Far West smells a bit more like dust and a bit less like incense, sinking us into the putrescent catacombs of some ancient sanctuary from the pen of Edgar Allan Poe.

 Far West is occult merchandise, shamanic, almost monastic — something halfway between an Indo-American séance and a pagan wedding ritual.

The review praises Master Musicians of Bukkake's album Far West for its hypnotic blend of drone, psychedelia, and occult motifs, creating a mystical and intense listening experience. While niche and experimental, the album's rich instrumental textures and world influences captivate listeners. The tone is playful and ironic, making the dense music approachable. Overall, it's a rewarding journey for fans of psychedelic and ambient music. Dive into the mystical and hypnotic world of Master Musicians of Bukkake's Far West—listen now and let the music transport you beyond the ordinary.

 After 17 years, a misstep has also come for Within Temptation, something almost inevitable for anyone, a pity especially for those, like me, who expected a lot.

 I have never hidden from anyone my hatred towards this genre, I have never been ashamed of it and I will never be.

Within Temptation's Hydra marks a notable shift towards power metal, which divides opinion. The album features several guest artists, but only a few tracks stand out. The reviewer criticizes the genre choice and some collaborations while acknowledging the band's history of reinvention. Overall, it falls short of expectations with a lukewarm rating. Discover the controversial shifts in Within Temptation's Hydra—listen and decide if this power metal venture suits your taste!

 "Lift To Experience got what they wanted: to make a great record... perhaps one of the few 'Christian rock' albums with something to say."

 "This album... burns with promises of redemption and brazen grandeur from any angle you consider it."

Lift to Experience’s 'The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads' is a bold and majestic double album steeped in Texas rock tradition with a unique apocalyptic Christian concept. The guitar work evokes Spiritualized and My Bloody Valentine, while the album explores themes of prophecy and redemption. Despite being the band's only release before breaking up, it stands as a significant and impactful work. The album’s blend of intensity and grandeur makes it a rare and enduring record in indie and Christian rock. Dive into this unique Texas rock epic and experience the legendary sound of Lift to Experience now!

 The song is presented as yet another cry of love from the singer-songwriter for his beloved Naples, which, as the lyrics also proclaim, is 'amara-ammaliante-miracolata-irriverente'.

 The piece is very rock, with very pronounced harmonica and electric guitars, along with very pleasant string sections and very captivating electronics.

La mia città is a 2011 single by Edoardo Bennato that celebrates his love-hate relationship with Naples. The track combines rock elements with harmonica, electric guitars, strings, and electronics. Released by Ultrasuoni, the song remains popular in Bennato’s live shows despite the accompanying album never being published. It reflects a productive phase in Bennato’s career marked by numerous releases and collaborations. Listen to Edoardo Bennato’s soulful rock tribute 'La mia città' and explore the heart of Naples through his music.

 I had found the castle of myself and I fell asleep far away from the sun.

 Dedicate forty-six minutes of your life, before the darkness falls, and dedicate this fantastic album to yourself.

Sacramentum's debut 'Far Away From the Sun' is a seminal melodic black metal album blending fast rhythms and atmospheric melodies. The review explores the band's origins, the album’s dark thematic journey, and technical musicianship. It highlights key tracks and the album’s evocative mood. The reviewer recommends multiple listens due to the album’s depth and complexity. Dive into the dark and melodic world of Sacramentum’s debut—listen now and experience a timeless black metal journey.

 "Ullala is above all a record endowed with soul, with conscience."

 "Jodi built the hope, the hope rotted in the shadow of a courtyard."

Antonello Venditti's 1976 album Ullalla marks a significant departure from his previous works, featuring a more sophisticated sound and strong political themes. The album reflects on Italy's 'years of lead' through allegorical storytelling and addresses taboo subjects like prostitution and environmental disasters. With contributions from notable musicians such as Ivan Graziani, Ullalla remains a deeply soulful and conscious record. Though initially divisive, it holds an important place in Venditti's career evolution. Explore Ullala to experience Antonello Venditti’s powerful political and soulful journey in 1970s Italy.

 The enigma is certainly well-constructed, but in my humble opinion, the execution of the tricks is too contrived and, in some cases, also too unbelievable.

 Dr. Gideon Fell... doesn’t fascinate like Phil Marlowe or Sam Spade, but he also doesn’t manage to be quite as annoying as the aforementioned Philo Vance or Hercule Poirot.

The reviewer examines John Dickson Carr's 'The Three Coffins,' recognizing its well-constructed locked-room enigma but finding some plot elements contrived. The detective Dr. Gideon Fell is less compelling compared to other mystery icons, yet the writing style is smooth and enjoyable. The novel is deemed an enjoyable mystery read, though it doesn't surpass classics like Agatha Christie's work. Discover the clever locked-room enigma of 'The Three Coffins'—dive into this classic mystery now!

 "This album is losing yourself in listening while lying on a lawn, falling asleep, and dreaming of George Harrison and Jerry Garcia joining Spacemen 3."

 "'Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request' is a beautiful, beautiful album; and ultimately that is the only essential thing to say."

This review highlights The Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request as a stunning psychedelic album. It praises Anton Newcombe’s unique blend of ’60s psychedelic rock, folk, and raga influences. The album evokes vivid sensory experiences and transports listeners to a dreamy, drug-infused musical landscape. Ultimately, it is celebrated as a beautiful, timeless work. Dive into the psychedelic journey of Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request and experience a timeless classic today!

 A work that has what we could define as 'a direct grip' on the listener, thanks to simple but well-devised instrumental solutions.

 'No Question, No Answer,' 'Someone Believe,' and the schizophrenic 'Doubts on Doubts' are the best tracks of the entire lot, aggressive and with the right attitude.

Left Behind's album 'No Time For Regrets' maintains its melodic hardcore roots with dark and aggressive tones. The production is solid, balancing well in both instrumentation and vocals. This 90s-inspired work shows the band's maturity and is especially notable for tracks like 'No Question, No Answer' and 'Doubts on Doubts.' Fans can expect a powerful, direct impact suitable for live performances. Listen to Left Behind's 'No Time For Regrets' for dark, powerful melodic hardcore energy!

 Lyrics in Italian, full of rage, despair, and nihilism.

 Voglio Di Più is not a milestone of punk/alternative but, honestly, I consider it a listenable, fresh, and well-made album.

This review praises Angeli's album Voglio Di Più for its raw punk and hardcore energy blended with grunge influences. While some lyrics verge on the banal and the sound borrows heavily from Seattle bands, the sincerity and straightforward rock approach stand out. Fans of Negazione and Italian punk will find much to appreciate here, especially tracks like 'Facce Sconosciute' and 'Niente Per Me'. Overall, a solid and fresh album worth listening to. Listen to Angeli's Voglio Di Più for a fresh dose of authentic Italian punk energy!

 "Hold Me Down" delights and surprises with noisy bursts and old-school dark guitar phrasing.

 The album contains at least three masterpieces but may be indigestible for first-time listeners of the greatest gothic American poet.

Sleeping Dogs captures a fertile and transitional phase in Rozz Williams' career, featuring a mix of unreleased tracks and rough recordings. It highlights Rozz's ongoing creativity post-Christian Death era and his experimentation with dark, gothic sounds. Despite its raw production, the album contains standout masterpieces like 'Time', 'Nostalgia', and 'Hold Me Down'. Essential listening for fans, but potentially challenging for newcomers. Dive into Rozz Williams' Sleeping Dogs to experience raw gothic creativity and rare unreleased gems now!

 Kylie returns, and with her comes that load of beauty, sensuality, freshness, and spontaneity capable of captivating even the detractors and those not familiar with mainstream pop.

 Kiss Me Once is a pure & light pop album, danceable enough, fashionable but not too much, and nostalgically modest.

Kylie Minogue’s twelfth album, Kiss Me Once, blends retro synthpop, electro glam, and danceable pop into a fresh yet modest offering. While not a radical breakthrough, it builds on her past successes and offers a nostalgic but modern sound. Highlights include singles like Into The Blue and I Was Gonna Cancel, produced by Pharrell Williams. Though lacking the bold creativity of earlier works, the album appeals with its elegance, sensuality, and charm. Discover Kylie Minogue’s blend of retro and modern pop in Kiss Me Once—listen now and experience her timeless charm!

 Mudanzas has its own unique sound, recalling the 'analog' early seventies like perhaps no other.

 "I Believe It" is an orthodox but remarkable slow blues in minor key, punctuated by the full-blast orchestral blaring.

Stray's 1973 album Mudanzas offers an earnest second-tier British blues rock experience enriched with orchestral elements and a distinctive guitar sound. While the album lacks standout hits and strong vocal presence, its analog vintage production and the track "I Believe It" provide memorable moments. The record showcases the band's solid musicianship within its era, though it falls short of being a classic. Explore Stray's Mudanzas for a nostalgic journey through 70s blues rock with a rich orchestral twist and unique guitar sound.

 You have to approach this album exactly as you would admire a work of modern art.

 The group’s technique is exceedingly high, and they often enjoy playing with polyrhythms.

Pain of Salvation's 'Be' is a demanding yet rewarding concept album exploring existential and theological themes. The music combines orchestral arrangements, folk, and progressive metal with polyrhythmic complexity. Daniel Gildenlöw delivers a passionate performance on a work that requires multiple listens but leaves a lasting impact. Despite some perceived pretentiousness, it remains a memorable and technically impressive record. Dive into Pain of Salvation's 'Be'—experience this profound and complex progressive metal journey today.

 "An album that all in all, at those times adapts, however, with foresight, offering a distinctly high quality and that should not be forcibly compared with what the band had produced until the previous year."

 "The sweet and enchanting voice of Francesco 'Ciccio' Di Giacomo completes the rest, blending delicately and placing himself with the right tone above those new and stimulating melodies of the beginning of the decade."

Banco del Mutuo Soccorso's 1979 album 'Urgentissimo' marks a clear shift toward a more direct and commercial rock style while maintaining high musical craftsmanship. The Nocenzi brothers and band combine aggressive guitars with intelligent keyboards, creating a distinct 80s sound. Francesco Di Giacomo delivers enchanting vocals that perfectly fit the album’s reflective and emotional themes. Although often overshadowed, 'Urgentissimo' deserves reevaluation for its quality and foresight during a period of transition. The review rates the album at 8-/10 for its artistic merit. Listen to 'Urgentissimo' and discover how Banco del Mutuo Soccorso embraced the 80s with bold, heartfelt rock evolution.

 The male biped is a slave to sex: we are genuinely much closer to our millennial relatives than women, and this puts us in a situation of imbalance for a mere matter of demand and supply.

 The book is [...] a text full of childish stereotypes to describe the male counterpart, pregnant with Taliban feminism, radical characterization dividing men and women into macro categories without caring at all about the complexity.

This review critically analyzes Sherry Argov's 'Why Men Love Bitches', highlighting its stereotypical portrayal of men and women and simplistic writing style. While recognizing some truths about dating and gender dynamics, it condemns the book's overgeneralizations and radical feminist tone. The reviewer finds the book both frustrating and revealing, offering a male perspective on the dating game and relationship complexities. Explore this unfiltered review of 'Why Men Love Bitches' and discover if Sherry Argov's advice matches your dating experience!

 "The merit of the new work by the San Francisco five is precisely returning to an original form."

 "It’s the old CD everyone expected in the ‘80s. Death Angel is back with genuine work, devoid of frills."

Death Angel’s album 'The Dream Calls For Blood' delivers a pure thrash metal experience rooted in the 1980s style. The band avoids experimentation, focusing on solid riffs and energetic performances. While not revolutionary, it provides genuine speed thrash thrills. Highlights include 'Left For Dead' and 'Son Of The Morning.' A recommended listen for traditional thrash fans. Discover Death Angel’s classic thrash energy—listen to The Dream Calls For Blood now!

 The fifth album by Journey isn’t much, but it sold very well at the time (1979), riding the positive wave of Infinity.

 Steve Smith is one of those simply perfect and incredibly eclectic drummers who can play everything and adapt to anything.

Journey's fifth album, Evolution (1979), represents a transitional phase for the band. While it didn’t reach the creative heights of its predecessor Infinity, it introduced key lineup changes, notably the arrival of drummer Steve Smith. Steve Perry’s dominance as lead singer grew stronger. The album includes the hit 'Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’,' which helped its commercial success. Though not a landmark in rock history, Evolution paved the way for the band's future breakthrough. Discover Journey’s pivotal Evolution album—listen to the classic hit and explore the band’s rise to rock greatness!

 It’s thanks to a formation reduced to the bare minimum numerically but damn united in bringing this project forward.

 If you grew up with The Cure and Sisters Of Mercy and don’t mind people like Nero and Trentemøller, go discover them on Spotify, Deezer, or any other streaming service.

We Are Waves' album Labile showcases the band's heartfelt homage to 70s and 80s sounds with a strong, synth-driven new wave and electro style. The album perfectly balances emotion, nostalgia, and experimentation, marking a mature evolution from their debut EP. Produced with guidance from Marco Trentacoste, Labile is described as a small masterpiece full of passion, ideal for fans of The Cure and Sisters of Mercy. Tracks like "Old Days" and "Emptiness Behind The Walls" stand out for their emotional resonance and catchiness. Listen to We Are Waves' Labile now and immerse yourself in a nostalgic fusion of new wave and electro passion.

 Sorrentino’s film is like a prestigious long and disjointed music video with excellent photography.

 In the end, you wonder if they are serious or joking.

This review offers a critical yet appreciative perspective on Paolo Sorrentino's film La Grande Bellezza. While the cinematography and visual style receive praise, the reviewer finds fault with parts of the casting, soundtrack choices, and some stylistic elements. The film’s portrayal of Rome and thematic intentions are debated, with the reviewer questioning the coherence and sincerity behind some scenes. Overall, the review reflects ambivalence with moments of admiration. Discover the beauty and contradictions of La Grande Bellezza – watch the film and read this insightful review!