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From the very first notes there is a sense of 'already heard'. An unpleasant album that is hard to listen to in its entirety.
From the very first notes there is a sense of 'already heard'.
An unpleasant album that is hard to listen to in its entirety.
Violapolvere's album Spazi, released under Universal Italia after winning the Hyundai Music Awards, struggles to impress with its predictable drum beats and banal lyrics. Several tracks lack originality and fail to engage, with only a few moments slightly redeeming the overall mediocrity. The cover of Niccolò Fabi's 'Rosso' and the final track stand out but are overshadowed by the album's general shortcomings. The review concludes with hopes for improvement in their next release. Read the full review and decide if Violapolvere's Spazi is worth your ears or better left behind.
Late November is without a doubt one of the most beautiful songs ever written by Denny, full of a sublime pathos only partially dampened by the arrangements. Although it is not at the level of the subsequent album (Sandy), nor that of the first three Fairport albums recorded with her, this must be considered a refined album that is indispensable for those who love great music.
Late November is without a doubt one of the most beautiful songs ever written by Denny, full of a sublime pathos only partially dampened by the arrangements.
Although it is not at the level of the subsequent album (Sandy), nor that of the first three Fairport albums recorded with her, this must be considered a refined album that is indispensable for those who love great music.
This review praises Sandy Denny's 1971 debut solo album for its introspective ballads and sublime vocal performances. While some arrangements may feel overproduced, the album remains essential for folk music lovers. Standout tracks include 'Late November,' 'Blackwaterside,' and the title track. It highlights the contribution of Richard Thompson’s guitar work and contrasts this work with her time in Fairport Convention. Ultimately, it is regarded as a refined and indispensable record. Dive into Sandy Denny's masterful solo debut—listen now and experience timeless folk ballads.
"The album opens with 'Capsizing the Sea,' a dramatic and almost apocalyptic intro..." "It was really difficult to match the results achieved with Shogun, but it doesn’t seem at all the case to snub this album."
"The album opens with 'Capsizing the Sea,' a dramatic and almost apocalyptic intro..."
"It was really difficult to match the results achieved with Shogun, but it doesn’t seem at all the case to snub this album."
Trivium's fifth album 'In Waves' offers powerful moments and strong drumming from new member Nick Augusto. While some tracks stand out, others feel repetitive. The album is easy to listen to but requires multiple listens to fully appreciate. Though it doesn’t surpass their acclaimed 'Shogun,' it shows potential for growth and identity in the metal scene. Discover Trivium's evolving sound in 'In Waves' – listen now and explore the metalcore journey!
Rush astonish once again, not wanting to make a new Snakes And Arrows, and thus they deliver an album of sincere and sharp hard rock. This is indeed an album worthy of their name and with its own identity, certainly taking inspiration from things the band has already done but is not a clone of any other album.
Rush astonish once again, not wanting to make a new Snakes And Arrows, and thus they deliver an album of sincere and sharp hard rock.
This is indeed an album worthy of their name and with its own identity, certainly taking inspiration from things the band has already done but is not a clone of any other album.
Clockwork Angels sees Rush delivering a strong hard rock album with technical mastery and a unique concept story. The album balances powerful tracks and orchestral elements, appealing to loyal fans. Though not a masterpiece, it holds its own identity and deserves high praise. Some repetition and length detract slightly, but overall it remains an engaging summer companion. Dive into Rush's Clockwork Angels and experience their blend of hard rock power and intricate storytelling today!
"True Lies is a dynamite film!" It's impossible not to get caught up in the narrated tale, especially when our hero organizes a real special mission to find out if his wife is cheating on him.
"True Lies is a dynamite film!"
It's impossible not to get caught up in the narrated tale, especially when our hero organizes a real special mission to find out if his wife is cheating on him.
The review praises James Cameron's 1994 film True Lies as a pioneering and adrenaline-filled action movie that masterfully balances a solid plot with spectacular stunts and playful self-irony. Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis deliver memorable performances in a story rich with humor and excitement. The film's practical effects and daring scenes remain iconic decades later, influencing later action and self-parody films. Watch True Lies now and experience James Cameron's action masterpiece full of thrills, laughs, and unforgettable stunts!
An r'n'r played for the pleasure of doing it and trying to convey its adrenaline the most. All that’s left is to let this record play and surrender to the energy it emanates.
An r'n'r played for the pleasure of doing it and trying to convey its adrenaline the most.
All that’s left is to let this record play and surrender to the energy it emanates.
Mujeres' debut album surprised the reviewer with its energetic garage rock style, breaking preconceived notions about Spanish music. The album mixes surf, r'n'r, and folk elements with an effortless flow, delivering pure adrenaline and joy. Notable tracks like "Blood Meridian" and the duo "I Walked the Line" and "Right On" highlight the group’s dynamic range. Overall, it’s a celebratory discovery worth exploring online. Listen to Mujeres’ debut album now and experience the raw energy of Barcelona’s vibrant garage rock scene!
The razor slicing the pupil evokes a total vision of unheard-of things, balancing brutal pain with cathartic symbolism. The tango frames the woman’s attempted escape and the man’s continual approaches, as if the rape were moving to the rhythm of dance.
The razor slicing the pupil evokes a total vision of unheard-of things, balancing brutal pain with cathartic symbolism.
The tango frames the woman’s attempted escape and the man’s continual approaches, as if the rape were moving to the rhythm of dance.
This detailed review dissects Luis Bunuel's surreal short film Un Chien Andalou, highlighting its avant-garde style, dreamlike visuals, and provocative themes of violence and sexuality. The reviewer emphasizes the film's anti-bourgeois and anti-clerical undertones, its symbolic imagery, and its innovative editing techniques. The analysis connects the film's striking scenes to its broader surrealist context, exploring the disturbing yet mesmerizing narrative's impact. Despite its challenging content, the review appreciates the film's place as a pioneering work of surrealist cinema. Explore the surreal depths of Un Chien Andalou – watch this provocative classic and unlock its symbolism today!
I can do nothing but turn up the volume in my headphones. Annoying, music like this should be hated but the attraction it generates is greater than any repulsion.
I can do nothing but turn up the volume in my headphones.
Annoying, music like this should be hated but the attraction it generates is greater than any repulsion.
The review describes Silver Columns' 'Yes and Dance' as an intense, immersive electronic album filled with synthetic textures and emotional depth. It contrasts the cold artificiality of the sound with a haunting melancholy and a desire for eternal, synthetic transcendence. Despite the initial discomfort, the music's compelling nature draws the listener in, making the experience both tormenting and addictive. Explore the hypnotic depths of Silver Columns' Yes and Dance—turn up the volume and surrender to the synthetic pulse.
It’s an album... striking, it does not lend itself to being listened to frequently nor does it try to be liked after meticulous listens. Hayden Thorpe and company delight us with layers of arpeggios and falsettos as lyrical as they are improbable.
It’s an album... striking, it does not lend itself to being listened to frequently nor does it try to be liked after meticulous listens.
Hayden Thorpe and company delight us with layers of arpeggios and falsettos as lyrical as they are improbable.
Limbo, Panto is a complex and striking debut by Wild Beasts marked by opulent yet elegant arrangements. The album features layered arpeggios, falsetto vocals, and dynamic rhythms. Its restless and unpredictable nature challenges frequent listening but reveals undeniable creativity. Notable tracks include 'The Devil's Crayon' and 'His Grinning Skull,' which evoke vivid imagery. Despite some excesses, the album earns a strong positive rating. Dive into the enigmatic sounds of Wild Beasts' Limbo, Panto and experience an album unlike any other.
It is indeed a good album that alternates songs derived from popular tradition, rearranged in a well-established style, with original ballads. Fairport Convention had surely made better albums, but this remains an extremely enjoyable record, excellently played with generally good quality songs with some peaks worthy of their better days.
It is indeed a good album that alternates songs derived from popular tradition, rearranged in a well-established style, with original ballads.
Fairport Convention had surely made better albums, but this remains an extremely enjoyable record, excellently played with generally good quality songs with some peaks worthy of their better days.
Fairport Convention's Nine, released in 1973, showcases a mix of traditional rearrangements and original ballads performed by skilled musicians despite none of the original members remaining. The album features standout instrumental tracks alongside pleasant ballads, though bonus tracks received criticism for lack of necessity. Reviews vary widely, highlighting the album's strengths and weaknesses. Ultimately, Nine remains an enjoyable record with peaks reminiscent of the band's best work, marking a transitional period before Sandy Denny's brief return. Explore Fairport Convention's Nine to experience classic British folk rock with virtuoso instrumentals and heartfelt ballads.
It’s an experimental work, exuding a cyberpunk aftertaste from every pore. You can make fun of and have intelligent irony on all the attitudes of the internet (easy information without arguments, the death of privacy and sense of modesty, commodification) to which the clueless consumer, lost in the mire of the web, is accustomed.
It’s an experimental work, exuding a cyberpunk aftertaste from every pore.
You can make fun of and have intelligent irony on all the attitudes of the internet (easy information without arguments, the death of privacy and sense of modesty, commodification) to which the clueless consumer, lost in the mire of the web, is accustomed.
Lost In Google by The Jackal is an experimental web series with strong cyberpunk vibes and clever online culture satire. The visual effects stand out despite some uneven acting. Its playful references to Lynch, Tarantino, and the Wachowskis combine with sharp irony on internet behaviors and privacy issues. While cameo appearances are seen as unnecessary, the series remains a noteworthy independent project worth following. Watch The Jackal’s Lost In Google and dive into a smart, cyberpunk satire of internet culture!
"Undercover Of The Night" is one of the band's last classics that manages to save the listen mainly due to the curious and hypnotic percussive part and Richards' jarring guitar. The final product is a tug-of-war between reggae, funk, and blues rock, all too fast and without bite, yet classily managing to fill alarming creative voids and weary repetition.
"Undercover Of The Night" is one of the band's last classics that manages to save the listen mainly due to the curious and hypnotic percussive part and Richards' jarring guitar.
The final product is a tug-of-war between reggae, funk, and blues rock, all too fast and without bite, yet classily managing to fill alarming creative voids and weary repetition.
The review examines The Rolling Stones' 1983 album Undercover, highlighting its blend of reggae, funk, and blues rock amid band tensions between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. While some tracks like 'Undercover Of The Night' shine, much of the album feels creatively stretched and less impactful. It reflects the band's attempt to adapt to 80s trends, resulting in a mixed, mostly forgotten record. Discover The Rolling Stones' Undercover and explore the band's 80s experimental side with its mix of funky grooves and classic rock tension.
"From the first notes, I realize I haven’t wasted my money." "This wonderful album gifted me forty minutes of daydreaming."
"From the first notes, I realize I haven’t wasted my money."
"This wonderful album gifted me forty minutes of daydreaming."
The reviewer experiences a vivid, dreamlike journey through the Manzanita album by Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound. The album’s psychedelic rock sound evokes nostalgic California scenes and 70s rock vibes. Each track inspires imagery of surfing, skate parks, bonfires, and coastal freedom. The music offers a perfect escape from daily stress, fueling the imagination with hope and longing. Dive into the dreamy psychedelia of Manzanita—let Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound take you on a nostalgic California trip.
"an enigmatic title that announces a work anything but easy to digest, far from the rave/trance rhythms of the first two albums." "the highest point of Snivilisation, where Paul and Phil unleash an incredible melody that fuels itself by adding piano lines on top of piano lines."
"an enigmatic title that announces a work anything but easy to digest, far from the rave/trance rhythms of the first two albums."
"the highest point of Snivilisation, where Paul and Phil unleash an incredible melody that fuels itself by adding piano lines on top of piano lines."
Orbital's 1994 album Snivilisation marks a significant stylistic shift from their earlier rave/trance works to longer, reflective electronic compositions. The album showcases a variety of tracks that engage listeners with surreal sounds and unique melodies. Key highlights include the ambient opener 'Forever' and the melodic peak in 'Kein Trink Wasser.' Overall, Snivilisation is praised for its enigmatic atmosphere and intricate sound design, making it a personal and immersive electronic journey. Dive into Orbital's Snivilisation and experience a distinctive electronic journey unlike any other. Listen now!
Nina Hagen was born with this gift... a magnetic personality, capable of breaking through the screen. "Unbehagen" is a short, nervous, incisive, vibrant album, dominating with vocal experimentation and fearless energy.
Nina Hagen was born with this gift... a magnetic personality, capable of breaking through the screen.
"Unbehagen" is a short, nervous, incisive, vibrant album, dominating with vocal experimentation and fearless energy.
The review celebrates Nina Hagen as a true diva of punk and Neue Deutsche Welle, praising her magnetic personality, vocal experimentation, and the cultural impact of the 1979 album Unbehagen. It highlights the album's raw energy, innovative mix of styles, and its sharp criticism of conformity and superficiality. Tracks like "African Reggae" and "Alptraum" exemplify her theatrical and boundary-pushing artistry. Unbehagen is portrayed as a landmark record that solidifies Hagen’s pioneering role in music history. Discover the trailblazing power of Nina Hagen’s Unbehagen – listen now and experience punk diva originality!
I work from the gut, you know. 'Freeze' is the pinnacle of the album, my favorite track: brutal, sarcastic, saturated, drunk!
I work from the gut, you know.
'Freeze' is the pinnacle of the album, my favorite track: brutal, sarcastic, saturated, drunk!
The review praises 'Love's Miracle' for its visceral power and primal energy reminiscent of Jesus Lizard but stripped of jazzy elements. David Yow's vocals enhance several tracks with distinctive intensity. The first half of the album is strong, featuring relentless rhythm and powerful guitar, highlighted by the standout track 'Freeze'. However, the latter part suffers from weaker, filler tracks, including two covers and repetitive material. As an EP, the initial four tracks are highly recommended. Listen to Qui's 'Love's Miracle' for a raw and intense rock experience that packs a powerful punch!
"Genuine gems of Peter’s solo production already appear here: 'Solsbury Hill', 'Humdrum' and 'Here Comes the Flood'." "An essential album: still timid, derivative, but valuable."
"Genuine gems of Peter’s solo production already appear here: 'Solsbury Hill', 'Humdrum' and 'Here Comes the Flood'."
"An essential album: still timid, derivative, but valuable."
This review revisits Peter Gabriel’s first solo album released in 1977 as a seminal work. It highlights the prog rock roots and notable contributions by musicians like Robert Fripp and Tony Levin. The production by Bob Ezrin is seen as both powerful and sometimes overwhelming. Key tracks such as "Solsbury Hill" stand out as timeless gems. Overall, the album is described as an essential, though somewhat tentative, step in Gabriel’s solo career. Discover the roots of Peter Gabriel’s solo journey—listen to this classic album today!
Add ingredients like intimacy, poetry, and sensuality combined with jazz, hip-hop, and spoken-word and you’ll get this work. If you’re looking for an album that gives you relaxation after a hard day, well, this album is for you.
Add ingredients like intimacy, poetry, and sensuality combined with jazz, hip-hop, and spoken-word and you’ll get this work.
If you’re looking for an album that gives you relaxation after a hard day, well, this album is for you.
Floetry's debut album Floetic is a celebrated neo-soul work combining jazz, hip-hop, spoken word, and poetic intimacy. The duo's chemistry shines through tracks like "Say Yes" and "Butterflies." Praised for its smooth sound and deep lyricism, Floetic offers a relaxing musical retreat. Fans of soulful, poetic music will find much to admire here. Listen to Floetry’s Floetic now for a soulful blend of poetry and neo-soul magic.
Blood Culture begins with a bass solo that explodes in all its anger and power. Lost in Violence amazes with its solos, rhythms, and truly fresh, fast, and mean riffs.
Blood Culture begins with a bass solo that explodes in all its anger and power.
Lost in Violence amazes with its solos, rhythms, and truly fresh, fast, and mean riffs.
Essence’s debut album Lost in Violence delivers a powerful thrash metal experience reminiscent of Kreator. The band’s technical skills, especially the bassist’s, shine through standout tracks like 'Blood Culture.' The album combines fast riffs, melodic elements, and intense aggression, making it a must-listen for thrash fans. Minor flaw noted is some repetitive solos, but overall the album impresses with energy and composition. Dive into Essence’s Lost in Violence and experience fresh, aggressive thrash metal at its best!
When you combine the ethereal and fragile arpeggios of Sigur Rós with the might of Cult Of Luna, the melodic flair of Explosions in the Sky, and the emotion of Isis, you risk disaster; A Hope For Home found perfect balance with 'In Abstraction.' 'In Abstraction' will take some time to process, but once you’ve made it your own, you’ll feel the need to listen to it again every so often, to feel good and 'at home.'
When you combine the ethereal and fragile arpeggios of Sigur Rós with the might of Cult Of Luna, the melodic flair of Explosions in the Sky, and the emotion of Isis, you risk disaster; A Hope For Home found perfect balance with 'In Abstraction.'
'In Abstraction' will take some time to process, but once you’ve made it your own, you’ll feel the need to listen to it again every so often, to feel good and 'at home.'
A Hope For Home's 'In Abstraction' is a carefully balanced post-metal album combining ethereal melodies and powerful heaviness. Drawing comparisons to bands like Sigur Rós and Cult Of Luna, the album offers seven tracks full of emotional depth and epic yet subtle intensity. The Portland band succeeds in creating a cohesive and moving experience. This album rewards patient listening and becomes a comforting favorite over time. Listen to 'In Abstraction' and experience a powerful post-metal journey that stays with you long after the last track ends.
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