"This group isn’t a revival group. It is a group that goes up and performs some themes from that period because they are beautiful and original, and people want to hear them, but then what happens inside is who we are now."

 "If I were to think about a work now, the word is 'wake up', 'let’s wake up', 'let’s react'... we take everything for lost, for granted..."

Area's Live 2012 album celebrates their historic progressive rock repertoire and new experimental pieces, highlighting their evolution without vocals. Ares Tavolazzi discusses the diverse audience, socio-political relevance, and challenges in today’s music industry. The band remains committed to musical innovation rather than revivalism, with plans for international projects and collaborations. The review conveys respect for Area's originality and ongoing influence. Explore Area’s groundbreaking Live 2012 album and dive into their fusion of classic progressive rock and fresh musical innovation.

 ‘Something touched me deep inside the day the music died.’

 Don McLean has always lived in the sauce-less part of my memory, yet his memory still causes me drowsiness and spiritual flatulence.

This review reflects on Don McLean's 'American Pie' as a poignant musical tribute to lost icons and changing times. The author recalls the emotional depth of the lyrics and their historical context, particularly marking Buddy Holly's death as 'the day the music died.' Though McLean often fades from immediate memory, the song resurfaces as a powerful emblem of music's lasting impact. The review also references other McLean works and moments that highlight his career's cultural resonance. Discover the timeless story behind 'American Pie' and explore the deep history woven into Don McLean's classic hit.

 In this sick era, it’s not so much about the music you produce but how you produce it.

 ‘Second Coming’ is a bluff record that doesn’t work as a headphone or stereo listen, but only as accompaniment to the videos.

The review critiques Mater Suspiria Vision's album Second Coming, describing it as more of a video art project than a musical work. While visually striking and cleverly marketed, the music is repetitive, drone-based, and difficult to listen to. The album struggles to stand on its own musically, relying heavily on imagery and limited edition releases to attract attention. Dive into the controversial world of Mater Suspiria Vision and discover where music ends and video art begins.

 This album has one of the best interpretations of this music that I have ever heard, without veering from the fundamental tenets.

 A record very much tied to the land and the sea, that manages to clearly and purely convey the voices of Salento’s peasants hundreds and, in some cases, thousands of years after the origin of these songs.

Officina Zoé's Terra is a deeply authentic folk album rooted in Salento's rich cultural and musical heritage. It features traditional songs sung in Salentino and Griko, avoiding electric instrumentation or modern reinterpretations. The album conveys historical struggles, love, and regional identity with powerful voices and timeless melodies. It stands out as one of the purest and most passionate expressions of Salento's music. Listen to Officina Zoé’s Terra and immerse yourself in the timeless folk sounds of Salento’s ancient traditions.

 “Orange by Al Stewart is a perfect example of a transitional album: a product not yet completely successful and defined but still important and proactive.”

 “With songs like ‘The News From Spain’ and ‘Songs Out Of Clay,’ the album reaches very high peaks despite its uneven character.”

‘Orange’ is a transitional album by Al Stewart that showcases a development towards his classic folk-rock style. Featuring notable musicians like Tim Renwick and Rick Wakeman, the album blends introspective and lively tracks. While it lacks a coherent overall personality, individual songs shine with emotional depth. It stands as an important step in Stewart’s artistic evolution, comparable in significance to other major transitional works in the early 1970s. Listen to Al Stewart's 'Orange' to experience the roots of his classic folk-rock evolution and explore its rich, emotive tracks.

 "Twin Barrels Burning sounds decidedly foreign... You have to be an expert in the group’s affairs to grasp the few common nuances."

 Laurie Wisefield has a voice... three times more gritty and determined than anyone else who had taken on this challenge in Wishbone Ash before him.

Wishbone Ash's 'Twin Barrels Burning' marks a significant shift from their 1970s melodic rock to a harder, more immediate 1980s hard rock style. Featuring gritty vocals by Laurie Wisefield and a powerful bass presence by Trevor Bolder, this album delivers compact, catchy songs that focus on raw energy over complexity. Though some production choices reflect typical 80s excesses, the album remains appealing for fans seeking straightforward rock. It captures a transitional phase in the band's long career. Listen to 'Twin Barrels Burning' and experience Wishbone Ash's bold 80s hard rock transformation today!

 "I would need to feel the chills down my back and head when 'The Rhythm of the Heat' starts, with that primal scream and Gabriel’s voice crescendo."

 "Would you like to be on a deserted island, sitting on the beach with your feet in the cool water, ready to dirty them and set them in motion to the sound of your music?"

The review beautifully evokes the imagery of being on a deserted island, using Peter Gabriel IV as the perfect companion for introspection and rhythmic release. It highlights key tracks like "The Rhythm of the Heat" and "San Jacinto" for their emotional and danceable qualities. The reviewer connects deeply with the album’s blend of tribal percussion and contemplative moments, recommending it as music that touches both body and soul. Dive into Peter Gabriel IV and let its rhythms guide your next reflective escape.

 "A heavy cruiser free to wander without routes", that’s how a music magazine described Blur, fitting well their diverse and evolving style in Parklive.

 The live version of their latest piece 'Under The Westway' is emotional and moving, perhaps even better than the studio version.

Blur's 'Parklive' captures a landmark live concert at Hyde Park, following their Brit Awards lifetime achievement. The review praises the band’s musical evolution, their wide-ranging style from shoegaze to acoustic, and highlights standout tracks like 'Under The Westway'. It celebrates the band’s freedom and maturity, making this performance one of their best. Dive into Blur's unforgettable Parklive concert—listen now and experience their dynamic evolution live!

 What amazement to discover that the members of La Fortuna di Nashira are not yet twenty.

 If this is just the beginning, we can hope to hear a lot about this work because there are potentials rarely seen in such a young band.

La Fortuna di Nashira’s debut EP 'E' un paese per vecchi' impresses with six well-crafted tracks by musicians still in high school. The EP blends technical skill and melodic appeal, with standout songs like 'Spezza il pane per giuda' and the ballad 'Hiroshima.' The band shows remarkable potential and originality in the Italian indie rock scene. The review highlights the young age of the members and their ability to deliver professional and engaging music. Listen to La Fortuna di Nashira’s debut EP and explore the fresh sounds of Italy’s rising indie stars!

 America revisits the figure of the rejected protagonist, abandoned and constantly humiliated by the rest of society.

 Karl Rossmann represents a Kafkaesque hero sui generis, a mixture of ineptitude and reaction, of passivity and activity.

Kafka's America, the third unfinished novel in his trilogy, offers a dark, reflective exploration of a young immigrant's hardships in the US. The story highlights social injustice and alienation while portraying Karl Rossmann as a complex Kafkaesque hero. Despite its unfinished nature, the novel provides nuanced insights into human weakness, perseverance, and societal cruelty. It contrasts with Kafka's other works by offering a faint hint of hope through Karl's resilience. Dive into Kafka's America to discover the haunting journey of Karl Rossmann and unravel timeless themes of alienation and hope.

 The album sounds like a mix between Megadeth and Anthrax with a shrill and angry singer and sometimes spot-on melodies.

 If asked about the coolest thrash metal bands aside from the usual four, I’d definitely mention Testament, Dark Angel, and these Overkill.

The reviewer recalls discovering Overkill's 'Under The Influence' in the early internet era. The album is praised for its thrash metal sound reminiscent of Megadeth and Anthrax, with energetic bass and spirited vocals. Overkill is highlighted as an essential thrash band alongside Testament and Dark Angel. Highly recommended for thrash metal fans seeking authentic and raw metal. Dive into Overkill's 'Under The Influence' and experience a classic thrash metal ride!

 Jim is a cursed rock poet, a solitary author who reads books by Blake and writes poem after poem, song after song.

 "When the Music's Over," a love declaration from Jim to music (music is your only friend until the end).

Strange Days, the second album by The Doors, showcases a more poignant and melancholic atmosphere than the band's debut. Jim Morrison's poetic lyrics and the band's cohesive instrumentation highlight their evolution in the psychedelic rock scene. Key tracks like Love Me Two Times and When the Music's Over exemplify their musical and lyrical depth. While deemed slightly inferior to their debut, the album remains original and emotionally compelling. Dive into The Doors' Strange Days and experience the poetic and psychedelic magic of 1967—listen now!

 As Harrison said: "We were twice as successful as others because we worked twice as hard as others."

 "‘This Boy’ is undoubtedly a little gem that had the misfortune of being released as a B-side."

This review highlights The Beatles’ impressive professionalism during their early years, reflected in their prolific output from 1963-1969. It evaluates the Past Masters I album as a collection mixing well-known era classics with underrated gems like 'This Boy' and 'Yes It Is.' The reviewer appreciates the mature ballads and Paul McCartney’s vocal strengths but notes some songs have weaker lyrics or are less impactful. Overall, it provides a balanced, insightful look into the band’s minor productions and covers. Dive into the rich layers of The Beatles’ Past Masters I and discover hidden gems and classic tracks now!

 Pronk is an incredible thing - the album is an incredible thing - the group is an incredible thing - the reviewer is incredibly cool.

 Every soul perceives a different music (this is the pronk)... I leave you to the listening of the album to understand what the album is, what pronk is, what the world is, and what life is.

The review humorously explores the creation and essence of the Pronk genre and highlights 'Once A Pronk Always A Pronk' as a timeless and revolutionary album. It praises the band Too Strong To Be Pronk for their innovative approach and the album's mysterious quality that defies traditional understanding. The reviewer embraces the enigmatic nature of the work, inviting listeners to experience and interpret it personally. Dive into the mysterious world of Pronk—listen to 'Once A Pronk Always A Pronk' and experience a genre-defying masterpiece today!

 Insane flow, impossible metrics, monstrous speed changes, metaphors so cultured and cryptic and an unbelievable use of alliteration.

 It’s no longer about how much money one has... conscious rap? No, I say avant (but really forward, way way way forward) rap.

Skelethon is a raw and innovative hip hop album by Aesop Rock that reflects on life’s hardships and personal evolution. The album showcases intricate wordplay, avant-garde lyricism, and diverse musical experimentation. It moves away from typical rap themes to explore deeper content with dark, emotional undertones. Highlights include tracks like Zero Dark Thirty and Cycles to Gehenna. It's a compelling listen for those who appreciate intelligent and forward-thinking rap. Explore Aesop Rock’s Skelethon for a mind-bending hip hop journey full of poetic genius and innovative sounds.

 "La Mano di Gloria" is a musical commentary to the novel of the same name, telling of a near future as terrible as it is plausible.

 Without good writing to animate it and a rigorous focus of intents, Ianva's ambitious music becomes ridiculous, grotesque, childish, unbearably pretentious.

Ianva's 'La Mano di Gloria' is a concept album set in a dystopian near future, blending orchestral arrangements and apocalyptic folk. Despite ambitious themes and skilled musicianship, the album suffers from muddled production, confusing narrative pacing, and inconsistent inspiration. While moments of originality and thematic depth shine through, the overall listening experience can feel tedious and overly pretentious. Fans of the band’s previous work may find this release a half-step forward. Explore Ianva's daring concept album blending cinematic sound and political narrative—listen now and judge the ambitious vision yourself.

 Take a huge broken blender (yes, broken) and throw in it a disarming and inhuman mess of distressed and minimalist electronic sounds.

 And to me, it definitely seems like PRONK!

The review praises a.P.A.t.T.'s album Ogadimma as a uniquely chaotic and genre-defying blend of sounds. Drawing from electronic, death metal, jazz, and more, it challenges traditional music boundaries. The album is likened to a broken blender of sounds resulting in an innovative, engaging listening experience. The reviewer enthusiastically classifies the work as true PRONK. Explore the experimental chaos of a.P.A.t.T.'s Ogadimma and experience true pronk innovation today!

 "She has an entire gospel choir of the undead crammed in her throat."

 "With her compositions, Danilova scatters forget-me-not buds over massacres and bloodshed."

The review celebrates Zola Jesus' Stridulum EP as her best and most impactful work to date. The music combines dark, gothic elements with raw electronic and folk influences. Tracks like "I Can't Stand" and "Trust Me" showcase emotional depth and haunting beauty. The overall sound is experimental yet accessible, filled with melancholic and reflective themes that deeply resonate with the listener. Explore the haunting beauty of Zola Jesus' Stridulum EP and experience her dark, emotional soundscapes today.

 This ep is a scream that bursts and exhausts itself, and then starts again, and then disintegrates.

 Even when it is extremely ignorant, it stays with you for a while. And it kisses you, whispering 'I’ll help you survive.'

Teen Plaque's 'Teen Plaque Text Message/Fuck The Revolution!!!' EP is a raw, gritty punk explosion featuring Jamie Stewart’s desperate screams and anarchistic energy. This intense, short release channels youthful rebellion and emotional release through loud, noisy sounds. It highlights Stewart's ability to express human malaise even in the most chaotic music. The EP serves as a powerful, fleeting outlet of rage and authenticity. Listen to Teen Plaque's fierce punk EP and experience raw, anarchistic energy that screams survival.

 Zero She Flies has on its side the charm of simplicity, a natural refinement, and a distinctive feature.

 The eclecticism, energy, and more contemporary sound that Stewart would develop in later years rests on these traditional and solid foundations.

Zero She Flies shows Al Stewart’s skillful reinvention within the folk genre, delivering a reflective yet dynamic acoustic album. It stands out for its poetic lyrics, historical themes, and instrumental variety. This record bridges his earlier works and later eclectic sound, capturing a refined, personal musical identity. A must-listen for fans and newcomers alike. Dive into the evocative world of Al Stewart's Zero She Flies and discover a timeless folk journey rich with poetry and reflection.