"Listening to them today, one wonders how it was possible."

 "The best of Sepultura was live... that anger, that tension, found its natural release valve."

This review reflects on Sepultura's meteoric rise from a tough Brazilian neighborhood to global metal icons. The Amen Live bootleg captures their raw, intense live presence during the 1994 Chaos AD Tour. Although studio albums had some flaws, their live shows delivered unmatched energy and genuine anger fueled by political and social struggles. The review also addresses the bittersweet band history and encourages fans to explore this rare live recording. Listen to Sepultura's ferocious Amen Live bootleg and experience the raw power of their legendary Chaos AD Tour performance.

 "Biophilia sounds really good as a whole, creating an exceptional, dark, mysterious, and intimate atmosphere."

 "Bjork is no longer interested in selling records, being mainstream, she is completely outside these perverse mechanisms."

Bjork's Biophilia is an intricate and challenging album that defies mainstream trends by offering a dark, mysterious, and immersive musical experience. The album features unique instruments crafted for each track, enhancing Bjork's expressive vocals and choral layers. While not immediately catchy, it rewards attentive listening and patience. It's a work for listeners who appreciate complex, intellectual music beyond fast, disposable tunes. Dive into Bjork's Biophilia and experience a groundbreaking fusion of innovative sounds and deep emotion.

 Die Miserable is violence bent to the cubic sensibility of dangerous constructions.

 Only at the end of the convergent and exhausting '95" you'll realize that the singer is a woman and not a hate-made monster ready to squeeze you till you’re in pain.

Die Miserable by Fuck The Facts is a fierce and complex noisegrind album filled with aggressive blast beats, cavernous screams, and unexpected melodic moments. It represents a shift from their previous work, embracing intense sonic layers and emotional depth. The vocals deliver both torment and power, challenging listener expectations. The album merges extreme metal subgenres with innovative instrumental choices. Explore the fierce sound of Die Miserable—listen now and experience the raw power of Fuck The Facts!

 The strength of this work is precisely this absence of a fixed musical reference.

 Once overcome, leaves only the pleasure of music that finds in the adjective 'global' the word that best defines it.

Zita Swoon’s Big City is a rich, genre-blending album that reflects the band’s evolution from alternative rock to a global fusion of styles. Mixing 1980s disco, jazz bebop, and multicultural sounds, the album offers a fresh and intelligent listening experience. Though challenging at first, it rewards patience with its varied musical cultures and innovative approach. The review praises the album’s originality and strong artistic identity. Explore Zita Swoon's Big City and experience a vibrant, global blend of genres that will expand your musical horizons.

 Homecoming is far from possessing the charm and charisma of the first three Silent Hill titles.

 It isn’t awful, thanks to the developers’ care in recreating the game world, but compared to Silent Hill 1 and 2, it’s laughable.

Silent Hill: Homecoming, developed by Double Helix, departs from the psychological horror roots of earlier series entries. While visually polished and featuring Akira Yamaoka's soundtrack, it suffers from poor game design, an inconvenient combat system, and a dull, Americanized narrative. The game fails to evoke the chilling atmosphere and emotional depth of classics like Silent Hill 2. Despite some strengths, Homecoming is ultimately a disappointing entry that doesn't live up to the franchise's legacy. Explore the review and decide if Silent Hill: Homecoming matches up to the horror legacy you expect.

 He is actually an enormously underrated musician by many, who was also among the first to introduce and heavily use synthesizers in jazz.

 Space is the Place represents an excellent album to start getting to know this artist, offering a compromise between experimentation and accessibility.

This review highlights Sun Ra as an often overlooked but fundamental figure in jazz, known for his cosmic free-jazz style and eccentric persona. Space Is the Place is regarded as an excellent introduction to his diverse musical career, balancing experimentation with approachability. The album showcases his pioneering use of synthesizers and unique blend of mystical, ethnic, and free-jazz elements. Despite his eccentricities, Sun Ra remains an underrated genius whose music offers a joyful and profound listening experience. Discover the cosmic world of Sun Ra—listen to Space Is the Place and experience jazz like never before!

 The album shows us a group in perfect health, with the musicians extraordinarily in tune with each other.

 Masada is only the tip of the iceberg, as numerous other groups and reinterpretations have taken inspiration from it.

John Zorn's Masada Live In Sevilla captures the band at their creative peak, blending avant-garde jazz with Jewish folk music seamlessly. The live recording showcases the brilliant synergy of its members and serves as an essential introduction to Masada's prolific output. It highlights Zorn's musical evolution from tribute albums to his distinctive 360-degree sonic vision. The album remains a key reference point for fans and newcomers alike. Listen to Masada's Live In Sevilla now and experience the thrilling fusion of jazz innovation and folk tradition.

 Beware: once you get into this groove, quitting becomes tough.

 Rediscover the old. Demand quality audio cassettes.

Lunar Miasma's The Gateway offers a charming blend of lo-fi psychedelic and ambient music on a vintage cassette format. The review highlights the nostalgic appeal of tapes, the unique packaging, and the project's experimental sound. It celebrates the tactile and auditory experience, encouraging listeners to rediscover old media. Despite outdated formats, the music remains engaging and refreshing. Dive into Lunar Miasma's The Gateway and experience a hypnotic blend of nostalgic lo-fi psychedelia—listen and rediscover the magic of cassettes today!

 In Hammer of the North there is a subtle state of fatigue that inevitably impacts the final result.

 Grand Magus loses the first shots... some well-placed choruses are missing, the epic and sustained pathos that brought success to the early records is missing.

Grand Magus' Hammer Of The North is a solid addition to the Scandinavian heavy metal scene, continuing the band's signature riff-driven style. While energetic tracks and a powerful title song stand out, the album lacks the freshness and epic pathos of previous releases. Some songs feel repetitive or less inspired, signaling a subtle fatigue. Fans will appreciate the band's humility and craftsmanship, but the album feels more like a modest step than a leap forward. Discover the powerful riffs and Viking vibes of Hammer Of The North—listen now and judge if Grand Magus still delivers the metal goods!

 An album sometimes splendid, at other times incomprehensible, sometimes verbose, often ingenious, yet worth retrieving.

 A beautiful and excited punk postcard from Iceland: anarchic, poignant and delirious.

Kukl's second album, 'Holidays In Europe,' is a less cohesive but still compelling follow-up to their debut 'The Eye.' Featuring Bjork's distinct vocals and complex, chaotic compositions, the album explores themes of isolation and exile through an ambitious, avant-garde punk lens. While sometimes confusing and verbose, it remains a fascinating, creative work full of emotional intensity and experimental risk-taking. Dive into Kukl’s chaotic and ambitious punk experiment—listen now and experience Bjork’s early groundbreaking sound!

 This album oozes with sensations that lead to indefinable oblivions, stirred by monsters with huge fangs and invisible creatures.

 Not to be missed, The Eye is the scream of an Iceland lost in snow and mist, but not afraid to shout, even whispering, its magical introspections.

Kukl’s debut album The Eye is a dark, raw expression of Icelandic new wave and punk, featuring early Bjork vocals. The album combines tribal rhythms, unsettling atmospheres, and primal energy to create a haunting and unpredictable musical journey. Unlike the quiet and airy sounds typical of Icelandic music, The Eye explores shadows and intense emotions. It remains an impressive and unique underground record worthy of rediscovery. Discover the raw power of Kukl’s The Eye—listen now and dive into Bjork’s wild early soundscape!

 By far the best record of 2011 this new 12'' by the mysterious Abdulla Rashim.

 We are faced with an original sound that is not particularly easy to categorize.

Abdulla Rashim's Asayita is hailed as the best record of 2011 by the reviewer, showcasing a dark and experimental approach to techno. The album features hypnotic drones, complex rhythms, and acid-infused soundscapes. Rashim's work is recognized for its originality and ability to push techno's boundaries with intricate and atmospheric compositions. Discover Abdulla Rashim's Asayita and experience a groundbreaking journey through dark experimental techno.

 An album hidden, suffocated by everything else that emerges unworthily, a voice like Kibby’s that knows how it’s done.

 Others would call it pop, with electrowave frames and wintery and icy colors.

The Romanovs’ album ..And The Moon Was Hungry impresses with its blend of indie, pop, and electro sounds. Featuring virtuosic vocals by Kibby Morgan, the album conjures wintery and icy atmospheres reminiscent of Kate Bush and Cocteau Twins. It's praised for its artistic depth and subtle complexity. A hidden gem deserving of more recognition. Listen to The Romanovs’ ..And The Moon Was Hungry for a unique indie-electro experience with stunning vocals and atmospheric soundscapes.

 Music is often a dimension! A dimension that is created around us when we listen to something that makes us stand still.

 Track six 'Strange Mercy' is the masterpiece of the album, a song of great intensity and indeed strange mercy towards a lost boy beaten by a policeman.

St. Vincent's Strange Mercy is a powerful album marked by its intense use of electronic elements and distorted guitar. The album brings vivid characters and deep themes to life through captivating lyrics and vocal delivery. Standout tracks like the title song evoke strong emotions and storytelling depth. The album resists easy genre classification, blending anti-folk sensibilities with inventive musical textures. Dive into the haunting world of Strange Mercy and experience St. Vincent's unique blend of intense storytelling and sonic innovation.

 It is the ultimate masterpiece by Cranioclast, heavyweights of the darkest and most abstract industrial music.

 This is a damn masterpiece.

Koitlaransk by Cranioclast is hailed as an ultimate masterpiece of dark, underground industrial music. Released in 1985, it blends post-industrial forms with ritualistic and mantric atmospheres. The album is praised for its pioneering soundscape, innovative noise craftsmanship, and lasting influence, standing apart from mainstream trends. Though challenging, it is an indispensable work for fans of industrial and experimental genres. Explore Koitlaransk’s dark sonic world and experience one of industrial music’s most visionary masterpieces today.

 "Plague" is the sound of the new century's plagues, the mental ones.

 Only respect for Klinik, champions of pure and untainted EBM, a movement soon infected by the accessibility of futurepop.

The Klinik's 1987 album Plague is a landmark in EBM and industrial music, noted for its unique sound and dark, paranoid atmosphere. Dirk Ivens' intense vocals complement the complex synth layers and primitive rhythms, delivering a deeply psychological and innovative experience. Tracks like 'Murder' and 'Plague' highlight the album's tension and experimental edge, distancing it from typical late-eighties electronic music. The album remains influential and respected within underground electronic subgenres. Listen to Klinik's Plague to experience pure, groundbreaking EBM and industrial soundscapes.

 Vocokesh turn Dr. Hofmann’s bicycle into a Tandem, offering a seat to the listener for a relentless lysergic journey.

 It’s like an abstract painting that you can continue to paint infinitely, where the artist knows how to recognize the right moment that marks the end of the composition.

Richard Franecki’s project Vocokesh delivers a compelling instrumental psychedelic album blending influences from Pink Floyd, Hawkwind, and German Rock. The 2010 release 'Dr. Hofmann’s Bicycle Ride' showcases acid jams, extended improvisations, and synthesizer textures that create a spacey sonic journey. Combining semi-industrial percussion and Krautrock basslines, the album is a tribute to the psychedelic tradition and its iconic figures. Fans of psychedelic exploration and vintage space rock will find much to enjoy here. Listen to Vocokesh's spacey acid journey and explore the depths of psychedelic rock today!

 No cleric approached by Gerstein and his friend Riccardo was able to guarantee the stop of deportations, not even the Pope.

 There is life as it is, and there is life as it should be. Unfortunately, we must live in life as it is.

Costa-Gavras' film Amen courageously explores the Vatican's silence during the Holocaust, focusing on SS officer Kurt Gerstein's efforts to expose atrocities. Based on Rolf Hochhuth's play The Deputy, the film highlights moral conflict and institutional indifference. Its frank depiction stirred controversy, especially with the Catholic Church. Far from a typical war movie, Amen critiques historical inaction with emotional depth and realism. Watch Amen to uncover a powerful, controversial look at the Vatican’s WWII silence and the fight for truth.

 If the mind grows and informs itself, accumulates experience, evolves, the soul will not be affected and will not age.

 Do you want to know what's inside this record? Easy: HARDCORE, sweat, and blood.

The review praises OFF!'s First Four EPs for capturing the raw, energetic spirit of classic hardcore punk. Frontman Keith Morris channels his youthful rebellion despite age, creating a record full of anger and intensity reminiscent of Black Flag and Dead Kennedys. The album is described as a passionate response to today's frustrating political climate, blending filthy garage production with powerful messages against societal decay. Dive into OFF!'s First Four EPs and feel the uncompromising hardcore punk energy now!

 The album never becomes monotonous or confined to an unchangeable stylistic dimension.

 Bel Canto presents a lively and curious work, destined to remain in the hearts of only a few enthusiasts.

Bel Canto's 1989 album Birds Of Passage offers a lively blend of new wave, electronic, dream pop, and ethnic music. Featuring Anneli Drecker's versatile vocals, the album balances electronics with acoustic textures. While not mainstream, it appeals to enthusiasts for its variety and mood. The album stands out as a unique Norwegian contribution to alternative music, preceding a key band member's ambient solo career. Discover the enchanting sounds of Bel Canto's Birds Of Passage—listen now for a unique blend of electronic and dream pop magic!