After fifteen years of honorable career, a physiological decline could have been expected, but here we are witnessing a real vertical collapse.

 There’s no soul, no momentum, practically everything feels manneristic and already heard.

This review critiques 'Dancer And The Moon' as a disappointing and flat effort from Blackmore's Night. Despite previous strong albums, the duo shows signs of creative exhaustion. The album offers few highlights and recycles past styles without vitality. Fans are advised to revisit earlier, more inspiring releases. Overall, it's seen as a low point in their career. Explore Blackmore's Night's earlier works for their true magic and decide for yourself if 'Dancer And The Moon' lives up to their legacy.

 There exists a 'pleasant ambient chaos.' The Orb experiment, manipulate sound.

 Forget Intelligent Dance Music here. For most of the album, our ears are filled with voices and sounds, even ethereal ones.

Pomme Fritz is a bold, experimental EP from The Orb, released in 1994, moving away from the melodic style of their earlier albums. Characterized by ambient chaos and intricate sound sampling, it challenges conventional rhythms and demands attentive listening. The EP features diverse tracks ranging from hypnotic bass-driven melodies to abstract vocal distortions. It is best experienced on headphones and appreciated as a distinct artistic statement within The Orb’s discography. Dive into The Orb’s Pomme Fritz and experience a unique journey through ambient sound experimentation—listen now on headphones!

 A great album this, featuring all songs with different styles (a characteristic of the group).

 I sincerely hope the Butthole Surfers will return with a new album, in the meantime, 12 years have passed since the last one... we will see, let’s not lose hope.

This review highlights Butthole Surfers' 2001 album Weird Revolution, emphasizing its eclectic style and psychedelic influences. Each track is uniquely described, showcasing the band’s creativity. The reviewer expresses hope for a future album despite the long hiatus. Overall, the album is praised for its variety and memorable sound. Discover the eclectic and psychedelic sounds of Butthole Surfers' Weird Revolution—listen now and experience their unique musical journey!

 The hardcore of Killing The Dream is genuine, spontaneous, and from the first listen, the passion and heart put into each composition can be sensed.

 An apnea. The beat is pounding, and the adrenaline pulses incessantly in the veins.

Killing The Dream's album Fractures showcases genuine and spontaneous hardcore energy with passionate and sharp vocals. Originating from a typically overlooked Sacramento scene, the band delivers intense riffs interlaced with melodic moments that express deep emotional and nihilistic themes. The album closes poignantly with the track 'Resolution,' reflecting the band's eventual farewell. This work stands as a significant milestone in modern hardcore punk. Listen to Fractures and feel the raw intensity of Killing The Dream's hardcore passion today!

 The damn impressive punch and the vitriolic lyrics of the opening track “2013” stand midway between “Swastika Eyes” and “Slip Inside This House.”

 If this isn’t genius, then I’m as handsome as Johnny Depp.

Primal Scream's 2013 album More Light marks a strong return to form with a mix of furious, acidic rock and experimental sounds. The album delivers 70 minutes of mostly excellent tracks that fuse cybernetic beats, funky rhythms, and psychedelic influences. Highlights include the epic opening track '2013' and the unpredictable flow of 'Relativity' and 'River Of Pain'. Despite a few weaker moments, More Light stands as their best work since XTRMNTR. Listen to Primal Scream’s More Light to experience a powerful, genre-blending rock journey!

 A child in a fire-red raincoat, lost in a forest that is both fairy-tale-like and eerily remote, all moss and conifers, nose pointed upwards, gazing at the sky.

 Be careful, the degree of appreciation for this album can vary greatly depending on how much of these sounds you’ve digested over the years; it might fascinate you as much as it might nauseate you due to its sheer faithfulness to the sources.

Jacco Gardner's debut album, Cabinet Of Curiosities, offers a detailed homage to '60s psychedelic pop, closely reminiscent of Syd Barrett's style. Gardner personally handled most of the instrumentation, crafting an album rich with prog-like and medieval psych folk elements. The evocative cover art matches the album's dreamy, childlike atmosphere. Listener enjoyment depends greatly on their existing taste for vintage psychedelic sounds. Dive into Jacco Gardner’s Cabinet Of Curiosities and experience a vibrant journey through '60s psych-pop!

 ‘Shame Is True’ represents how a pop-punk record should be made and played in 2013, devoid of experimentation, advertising jingles, and considering the lesson of those who started playing this genre thirty years ago.

 They have always remained a constant and not a memory to reject in favor of a new musical path.

The review praises Alkaline Trio's 'My Shame Is True' for maintaining an authentic pop-punk sound in 2013 without overproduction or mainstream compromises. It highlights the strong vocal dynamic between Matt Skiba and Dan Andriano, memorable tracks, and the album's balance between indie and mainstream elements. The album is celebrated as a solid continuation of the band's classic style and recommended for fans, especially noting the companion 'Broken Wing' EP. Discover the authentic pop-punk spirit of Alkaline Trio's 'My Shame Is True'—listen now and explore the accompanying Broken Wing EP!

 Martina wields her red Hofner, blonde hair in two pigtails, a perfect physique that suggests the bassist is still in stunning shape.

 The arrival of the super classic 'Genius of Love' is greeted by the audience with great satisfaction, an easy, easy song but with a deadly intrinsic charge.

This review praises Tom Tom Club's live performance in Genoa, highlighting the dynamic rhythm section of Chris Frantz and Martina Weymouth. The show featured a rich setlist dominated by their 1981 debut album and iconic hits like 'Genius of Love.' Despite the heat, the band's energy captivated a diverse audience. Covers and classics rounded out an engaging and memorable concert experience. Discover the electrifying live energy of Tom Tom Club—listen to their timeless funk and join the celebration of classic hits today!

 One of the most beautiful rock voices I have ever had the chance to listen to, melodic, powerful, versatile, and charismatic.

 The Getaway is a truly perfect, highly inspired album free of weak points, a milestone in its genre.

Chris De Burgh's 1982 album The Getaway is praised as a brilliant example of arena rock with a unique blend of synth and Mediterranean folk influences. The review highlights De Burgh's versatile, powerful voice and the album's intelligent songwriting. Key tracks like “Don’t Pay The Ferryman” and “Crying & Laughing” stand out for their perfect arrangements. The album is seen as a milestone in AOR, balancing grand anthems and reflective ballads with deep emotional and political themes. Listen to Chris De Burgh's The Getaway and experience one of the finest AOR albums of the '80s today!

 If you want to know how the band sounded (in the good old days!) and how Peter Murphy’s schizoid voice captivated audiences all over the world, get yourself a copy of "Press the Eject and Give me the Tape."

 Muddy sounds, twisted bass arpeggios, frantic guitars, and the voice of young Pete Murphy standing out magnificently on this shaky sonic framework.

This review praises 'Press The Eject And Give Me The Tape' as an essential live album that showcases Bauhaus at their peak in the early 1980s. It highlights the raw energy, twisted bass, and Peter Murphy's captivating voice. Despite the band's disappointing recent releases, this live collection reminds fans of their seminal goth rock sound. The album includes iconic tracks and a special collaboration with Nico. Highly recommended for goth and British rock enthusiasts. Listen to Bauhaus's legendary live album and experience the raw goth rock energy of the early 80s!

 Despite the effort, the lead voice, entrusted to Vittorio Nocenzi, does not emerge from anonymity, and the songs, overall, suffer from it.

 That perfect and orchestrated bickering between organ, piano, and flute that would become an acclaimed trademark for an entire era.

The review analyses Banco del Mutuo Soccorso's 1989 album 'Donna Plautilla', which features music recorded around 1969. It highlights the band's raw and experimental blend of beat and early prog rock, while noting a lack of standout vocals. Despite some clumsy moments, the album shows prophetic glimpses of the band's later trademark style. The lineup is described as primordial, preceding the classic formation. Discover the roots of Banco del Mutuo Soccorso's prog legacy—listen to 'Donna Plautilla' and explore their early experimental sound!

 Initial Velocity is a long-lasting album in terms of listening thanks to the compositional diversity that characterizes it.

 The splendid 'Black Rose' starts as a classic speed song only to slow down in a finale of rare emotional intensity.

Mandator, formerly Mysto Dysto, kept the Dutch thrash flag flying with their 1988 album Initial Velocity. The album balances classic European thrash and mid-80s speed metal, featuring varied song styles from aggressive thrash to melodic speed tracks. Though the production is raw, it fits the era and genre. Initial Velocity is noted for its compositional diversity and emotional depth, even if some tracks are less convincing. It remains a strong, underrated metal album from a band deserving wider recognition. Listen to Mandator's Initial Velocity to experience raw 80s thrash and speed metal with melodic depth and emotional power.

 Redford has constructed a film that refuses the public use of history, to dwell on the public use of justice, in order to pursue a single objective, the safeguarding of the political nation.

 Ideas, values, distinguish a society much more than the men who comprise it.

Robert Redford’s film The Conspirator shines light on a lesser-known chapter of American history—the trial following Lincoln’s assassination. It explores themes of justice, democracy, and political scapegoating through compelling drama and vivid tension. Redford’s direction is praised for its reflective and cultural perspective on this historical event. The film challenges public uses of history and justice to protect political power. Discover the gripping drama of The Conspirator—dive into history and justice with Robert Redford’s compelling film.

 ‘Boy’ is globally superior to ‘War’ in musical quality, even without its famous hits.

 If Edge had focused more on technique than delay effects, he could have become a great guitarist.

This review highlights U2’s debut album 'Boy' as a surprisingly mature and musically rich work that combines punk energy with melodic innovation. Despite being underrated compared to later albums like 'War,' 'Boy' offers standout tracks with thoughtful lyrics and memorable guitar work. The reviewer praises the band’s growth and lyrical depth at a young age, while noting some missed opportunities in promoting the album. Overall, 'Boy' is celebrated as a strong start to U2's influential career. Explore the depth and energy of U2's debut album 'Boy' and rediscover a punk-infused classic that shaped rock history.

 Their music is truly something special and wonderful, and the fact that we might never have been able to listen to it sends a chill down the spine during listening.

 This music also fits with the season we’re living in, in fact it might be the most 'summer' music that could reach the ears of dark art enthusiasts.

This detailed review explores The Revolutionary Army Of The Infant Jesus and their newly released box set After The End. The band merges neo-folk with experimental, industrial, and ethnic influences to create a rich, mystical soundscape. Despite their obscurity and limited output, the box set reveals their artistic maturity and unique contribution to the genre. The reviewer highly recommends the collection as a must-have for dark folk and experimental music fans. Explore the mesmerizing sounds of The Revolutionary Army Of The Infant Jesus with the After The End box set—immerse yourself in this unique neo-folk journey now!

 This is a film to watch in reverent silence.

 Pasolini only lets the physical passion be imagined and elegantly focuses on the contents and tragic implications on Oedipus’s psyche.

Pasolini’s Edipo Re is a poetic and artistic film that reimagines the Oedipus myth with profound psychological insight. The director’s subtle approach avoids scandal, instead focusing on emotional depth and tragedy. Strong casting and symbolic makeup enhance the storytelling. Filmed in Morocco with artistic elegance, it’s a highly recommended classic for all audiences. Explore Pasolini’s Edipo Re and experience a breathtaking blend of ancient myth and poetic cinema.

 Nena makes you see these songs from a different, personal angle; she doesn’t just execute a scholarly rendition.

 If the alternative, the so-called new that advances in the female realm would be the indigestible, pretentious, and air-filled broths of Adele and Florence + The Machine, then long live Nena and her covers!

Nena's double album 'Cover Me' showcases 31 diverse songs, blending Neue Deutsche Welle, electronic, rock, and pop with passionate reinterpretations. The album features strong vocal performances and a rich mix of covers, from iconic German acts to international legends. Despite its length, the collection feels cohesive, revealing Nena’s versatility and charisma. Highlights include transformative versions of songs by The Rolling Stones, Rammstein, and Joni Mitchell. Minor forgettable moments don’t overshadow the overall impressive work. Explore Nena's 'Cover Me' for a vibrant journey through diverse covers reimagined with passion and vocal brilliance.

 Just pure well-played rock ‘n roll full of grit, but as Jagger once said 'It’s only Rock ‘n Roll.. BUT I LIKE IT!!'

 Heating up the audience with his powerful and energetic voice, a mix between Fogerty and Springsteen, Otis Redding and Van Morrison.

Nine Tonight captures Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band at their energetic peak with powerful rock 'n' roll and soulful ballads. Recorded live in 1980, the album features iconic hits like "Old Time Rock 'n Roll" and "Against the Wind." The band’s tight musicianship and Seger's gritty voice deliver an exciting, no-frills rock experience. This live album stands as a high point in Seger's career, ideal for fans and newcomers alike. Discover the raw power and timeless hits of Bob Seger’s Nine Tonight—listen now and feel the live rock magic!

 Upgrade & Afterlife is an excellent synthesis of the musical approaches of the two guys mentioned ad nauseam in the previous lines.

 Taken at the wrong time, feels like an anvil on your balls. Something that is now far from post-hardcore and that frighteningly approaches the avant-garde of classical music.

Upgrade & Afterlife captures the unique partnership between David Grubbs and Jim O'Rourke, blending post-rock minimalism with avant-garde classical influences. The album features intricate, often unsettling soundscapes paired with subtle melodic touches. While it appeals to dedicated genre enthusiasts, it can be challenging and demanding for casual listeners. It's a compelling document of experimental music evolution in Chicago during the 90s. Dive into Gastr Del Sol's Upgrade & Afterlife for a challenging yet rewarding post-rock and avant-garde experience.

 "Although the album’s vocals were by Souza, during production various demos were recorded with Baloff on vocals."

 "This demo is not a fundamental work but an interesting historical document that could satisfy the curiosity of fans and genre enthusiasts."

Exodus's 'Pleasures of the Flesh' 3-track demo with Paul Baloff offers fans a unique glimpse of the band's transitional phase in 1986. Though not a major release, these demos showcase matured songwriting and a solid thrash sound distinct from the later Steve Souza vocals. The recording serves as an intriguing archival piece illustrating the band's challenges and evolution during thrash metal's golden era. Dive into Exodus's raw thrash roots and discover the rare 1986 demo with Paul Baloff—explore the demo now and experience thrash history!