"Sere d'inverno... objectively among Renato's best in his career."

 "Extra Garbo is an extra track in every sense... you can hear it’s a bomb!"

Manifesti is Garbo’s final major label album, showcasing a shift toward rock with standout songs like 'Sere d'inverno' and 'Ogni volta.' The review applauds the album’s mood, instrumentation, and romantic pop touches, rating it 3.5 stars. It also highlights Garbo’s transition to independent music thereafter. Explore Garbo’s Manifesti and experience the heartfelt rock and pop fusion of Renato Abate’s iconic final major label work!

 The keyboards and especially an ever-inspiring flute dominate the entire album, weaving delicate and beautiful melodies.

 The final track, Historia d'Una Gota d'Aigua, can be considered the best due to an unforgettable melody that strikes at the heart.

Gotic's Escenes is a beautiful, instrumental symphonic progressive album from Spain featuring delicate flute and rich keyboards. While the reviewer admits minimal prior knowledge of the Spanish prog scene, they find the music captivating and evocative. The album's seven tracks are cohesive and artistically solid, with the closing suite particularly standing out. It is highly recommended for prog fans seeking new European gems. Dive into Gotic's Escenes and experience a captivating journey through Spanish symphonic prog—listen now and expand your prog collection!

 "Nature Unveiled, the dark masterpiece by Current 93, emerges as a hellish mosaic of New Testament horrors."

 David Tibet seems like the Grand Inquisitor with his sharp screams that literally seem a hallucinatory nightmare.

Current 93's 'Nature Unveiled' is a powerful and disturbing exploration of Christian apocalypse and occult horror. David Tibet delivers haunting vocals amid industrial and Gregorian chant influences. The album's two long tracks create a dark ritualistic atmosphere, evoking ancient fear and surreal terror. The music is an immersive journey into a nightmarish realm, balancing unsettling soundscapes with profound religious symbolism. Dive into the dark ritual of Current 93's 'Nature Unveiled'—listen and experience a sonic journey into ancient terrors today.

 Pickett, with his powerful voice and ruthless grit, brands the performances fiercely, resulting in one of the greatest soul albums of the era.

 The record is frightfully consistent and doesn’t allow a single moment to catch your breath.

This review praises Wilson Pickett's 1966 album, highlighting its role as a landmark in soul music history. It emphasizes Pickett's powerful voice combined with top-tier session musicians from both Muscle Shoals and Stax. The album's social and musical context, including race collaboration and chart success, is detailed. Key tracks like "Land of 1000 Dances" and "In The Midnight Hour" demonstrate its lasting impact. Overall, it firmly situates the album as pivotal to soul and popular music evolution. Listen to The Exciting Wilson Pickett today and experience one of the greatest soul albums of the 60s!

 "Il fiume also opens the album, and what can I say, a beautiful track, with Generazione and Radioclima on the throne of his compositions."

 "MCMLIXI, or 1969, makes Garbo this time the 'Elton John of the Brianza' complete with a Rocket Man citation."

Garbo's 1986 album Il fiume marks a stylistic shift from pure new wave to new romantic, following earlier successes. Notable tracks include the title song and Per te, both highlighting Garbo's 80s sound and emotional depth. While some songs feel lengthy, the album overall offers sophisticated and lively moments. Il fiume also begins a more introspective phase for the artist, setting the tone for future works. Listen to Garbo's Il fiume and explore the heartfelt sounds of 80s Italian new romantic music today!

 A great, great female voice that can’t help but remind one of the immense Annie Haslam.

 We have an excellent CD at hand, a sort of 'Bignami' of 30 years of progressive rock, revived through sincere inspiration and admiration.

Magenta's album 'Revolutions' offers a rich homage to 70s progressive rock through soaring melodies, complex suites, and elegant arrangements. Featuring Robert Reed's multi-instrumental talents and Christina's captivating vocals, the album channels influences like Genesis, Yes, and Marillion. Despite some overt references that may invite purist critique, the work stands as a sincere and inspired effort to keep prog magic alive. It's a rewarding listen for fans craving classic prog sounds with fresh energy. Discover Magenta's 'Revolutions' and immerse yourself in a heartfelt journey through classic progressive rock sounds!

 The world is a computer. I am a number. My body? Do I still have a body? Am I still my body?

 It’s the end of the world, let’s get comfortable, relax, and enjoy its death.

The review presents Kraftwerk's Electric Cafe as a neo-futuristic, minimalist electronic album featuring nonstop technopop rhythms and industrial sounds. It explores themes of human and machine hybridization, existentialism, and the mechanization of society. The tone is reflective and philosophical, highlighting music as both a political and artistic flow. While stylistically evocative, the review offers a balanced view with a mid-level rating. Dive into Kraftwerk's Electric Cafe and experience the future of electronic music today.

 "'We’ll Be Gone' is an outstanding track and everything else follows with a freshness and compact energy that are increasingly rare talents."

 "They play synth-punk music... punk like the Ramones mixed with new wave like Devo, which crosses over to pop like The Cars."

Sex Mex's latest album '23' showcases a powerful mix of synth-punk, blending influences from the Ramones, Devo, and new wave. Originating from Texas, the band is praised for their fresh energy and raw live performances. The reviewer highlights affordable access to their discography and memorable standout tracks like 'We'll Be Gone.' This release appeals to fans seeking compact, energetic punk with a pop flair. Listen to Sex Mex '23 now and experience the raw synth-punk energy redefining Texas punk rock!

 The third chapter of Coil's Live series stands as a testimony of a mystical ritual that took place at the Teatro delle Celebrazioni in Bologna.

 "Backwards" rises as the pinnacle of the album, a sonic architecture built upon fragments of an unreleased work.

Coil's Live Three captures a mystical live performance in Bologna, blending cosmic and earthly sounds into a visionary sonic journey. The album revisits classics and explores new improvised frontiers with a deep emotional and esoteric resonance. Each track contributes to an otherworldly atmosphere challenging perception and evoking transcendence. Dive into Coil's Live Three and experience an unforgettable cosmic sound journey—listen and explore the mystical live performance now!

 "In less than four minutes, Billie and Finneas bring together such a quantity of ideas, suggestions, dormant memories, chromatic sensations, existential questions that it makes one’s pulse tremble and heart leap with every listen."

 "It’s not 'I’m sad,' it’s not 'I want to die': it’s exactly, precisely 'what am I for?' Having defined the question, it is possible to seek an answer."

The review praises Billie Eilish's song 'What Was I Made For?' from the Barbie soundtrack as a minimalist yet emotionally rich masterpiece. It highlights the song’s introspective lyrics and delicate piano accompaniment, connecting deeply with listeners. The music video adds layers of meaning about life's constraints and hope. The track stands out as an authentic, generational anthem beyond typical pop or algorithm-driven songs. Discover the heartfelt depth of Billie Eilish's 'What Was I Made For?'—listen now and experience the emotional journey behind Barbie's iconic soundtrack.

 Fox Conspiracy have a decidedly r&r approach, the guitar arrangements are very sharp and recall a street, glam imagery.

 Being a rocker today means being there, keeping the scene alive... knowing that with my records I have contributed in some small way of grains of sand to form that beach I believe in.

Massimiliano Bertagna, formerly of King Mastino, launches Fox Conspiracy, a fresh punk and rock & roll band with a raw, expansive sound. Despite pandemic setbacks, the band is active with live shows planned in Italy. Bertagna balances his music career with his role as a chef, emphasizing teamwork both on stage and in the kitchen. Fox Conspiracy reflects influences from metal, 70s rock, and punk, aiming to leave a lasting mark without compromising artistic freedom. The review highlights Bertagna’s passion for maintaining the underground rock spirit amidst modern challenges. Explore Fox Conspiracy’s energetic sound and journey with Massimiliano Bertagna—listen now and join the punk rock revival!

 The prog proposed by IZZ is quite catchy and easily accessible with many listener-friendly parts that almost edge into pop.

 The alternation of pop and prog components represents the strength of the album as it makes it extremely varied and suitable for both newcomers and experienced prog fans.

IZZ's second album 'I Move' offers nearly 73 minutes of prog rock combining catchy, accessible melodies with majestic and quirky instrumental sections. The album feels like a near-continuous suite, blending pop-like choruses with symphonic and experimental moments. It appeals both to newcomers and seasoned prog fans, balancing listener-friendly parts with complex musical passages. The review highlights the band's success in merging these styles without alienating diverse audiences. Discover IZZ's 'I Move' to experience a fresh blend of accessible and majestic progressive rock today!

 "Once words were stones now they are vapor..."

 I appreciate his never selling out, continuing since 1990 an independent path from commercial and television music.

After an eight-year hiatus, Renato Garbo returns with Nel Vuoto, blending synth-based songs and experimental electronic music. The album revisits past themes while exploring new textures. It features a standout title track and a revamped song from 2012. Though rated 3.5 stars, it is praised for its freshness and Garbo's consistent independent approach. A welcomed return for fans of his classic and experimental phases. Discover Garbo’s unique blend of synth and experimental sounds in Nel Vuoto—listen now and experience his bold musical return!

 We owe to him and his portable recorder the documented knowledge (1947-48) of Parker’s fiery sessions that, otherwise, would probably have been lost.

 Often they are ‘snippets’ of concert, Parker’s solos that do not reach 3/4 minutes.

This review highlights the invaluable recordings of Charlie Parker made by Dean Benedetti during 1947-48. Benedetti’s dedication preserved many iconic bebop solos performed on 52nd Street, now available through a Mosaic Records box set. Despite the fragmented nature of the recordings, they offer important insight into Parker’s fiery style and bebop’s golden era. The review also touches on Benedetti’s tragic life and legacy in jazz history. Explore these rare bebop sessions and experience Charlie Parker’s historic live solos captured like never before.

 "Maestro stages... the greatness of a fundamentally platonic love, between two people who love and accept each other even before they come to love and accept themselves."

 "Cinema is not life but a dream... significant, even if illusory, piece of life that unfolds when we are not awake and lose consciousness."

Bradley Cooper's Maestro explores the life and struggles of Leonard Bernstein with sensitivity and visual mastery. It shares thematic ties to Cooper's earlier film A Star is Born, focusing on love, depression, and music. The film avoids controversial political aspects to highlight universal human experiences. Maestro is lauded as great cinema featuring emotionally intense moments and Oscar-worthy performances. Discover Bradley Cooper's Maestro—experience the powerful story of love and music. Watch it now and feel the resonance of a timeless masterpiece.

 Echolyn are undoubtedly one of the best bands crowding the diverse American progressive scene.

 From a musical standpoint, it is really above average, so if you don’t own these albums, do not hesitate to make it yours even at the cost of investing a budget above normal.

Echolyn's 'A Little Nonsense' box set compiles their early albums, including remastered and rare tracks. Despite some packaging and fan regard issues, the musical content shines with classic prog rock elements. This collection is highly recommended to new listeners, while longtime fans must weigh its value against duplicates. The set highlights Echolyn's signature blend of American rock and English symphonic prog. Dive into Echolyn’s prog rock legacy with 'A Little Nonsense'—discover the remastered classics and rare treasures now!

 It simply is a completely soulless album, one that you’d forget 10 minutes after finishing listening to it.

 An album as light as a spring breeze, if we want to be poetic, a thoroughly pointless album if we want to be perhaps a bit harsher but certainly more realistic.

Jadis’ album Understand returns key members Orford and Jowitt, raising hopes for a revival of the band's early sound. Despite refined melodies, romantic guitar solos, and excellent production, the album feels soulless and forgettable. It lacks the balance and emotional impact of their debut More Than Meets The Eye, making it a disappointment for all but diehard fans. Discover Jadis' new album Understand—listen now and decide if this prog rock journey speaks to you.

 "Yeti" is a delirious album, a cathartic journey that still resonates in the minds of the Warned.

 This record can be compared to the visionary approach and the unique atmosphere of H.P. Lovecraft’s writings.

Amon Düül II's 'Yeti' is hailed as a pivotal 70s European progressive rock masterpiece, blending psychedelic sounds with cosmic folk and Krautrock elements. The album takes listeners on a mystical, dreamlike journey filled with theatrical drama, improvisation, and an atmosphere reminiscent of H.P. Lovecraft's mysterious tales. From the powerful vocals of Renate Knaup to hypnotic instrumental passages, 'Yeti' continues to resonate as a visionary work transcending reality. Dive into 'Yeti' and experience Amon Düül II's legendary psychedelic prog journey today!

 Elvis Presley’s warm, sincere, and convincing voice expresses his love for religious songs and rock-infused Christmas classics.

 Elvis’ Christmas Album is one of the King’s brightest moments and, probably, the best Christmas album ever.

Elvis Presley’s 1957 Christmas Album blends his signature rock and gospel influences into a warm, joyful holiday classic. The album was recorded swiftly but became a massive success, showcasing Elvis’s range from religious songs to lively rock numbers. Its cultural significance lies in balancing Elvis’s rebellious image with a family-friendly spirit. This work remains one of the best-selling and most beloved Christmas albums ever. Listen to Elvis Presley's Christmas Album and experience the timeless magic of the King’s holiday classics!

 "The excellent recording quality is immediately striking, which is not something to be taken for granted."

 "This CD is among the best productions that our progressive scene has produced in recent years, especially for a debut album."

Filoritmia's self-produced debut album showcases years of live experience and dedication, delivering complex yet accessible progressive rock rooted in 70s Italian influences. The recording quality stands out, matched by skilled musicianship and compelling Italian lyrics. The album balances technical prowess with melodic appeal, making it a strong release from the Milanese band. Fans can stream the full album on the band's website, inviting listeners to explore without risk. Listen to Filoritmia's full debut album online and experience a fresh take on classic Italian prog rock today!