Post-punk and shoegaze that have lost sight of a certain horizon and entertain spirits who drink spirits and pass the time waiting for eternity.

 An album that presents itself well, that does its work with meticulous care, that makes you think of a connection linking the distant Smiths to the very close J&MC and Crystal Stilts.

The review reflects on Girls Names' 2011 album 'Dead To Me' with deep emotional resonance, drawing connections to Irish landscapes and personal memories. It highlights the band's precise and atmospheric post-punk and shoegaze sound, comparing it to notable influences like The Smiths and Crystal Stilts. The album is described as haunting, melancholic, and carefully crafted, evoking feelings of distance, ghosts, and old illusions. The reviewer praises the record's capacity to create an immersive mood and its artistic coherence. Listen to Girls Names' 'Dead To Me' and immerse yourself in haunting post-punk melodies today!

 The Black Circus Part I is a valid work that should be analyzed beyond the prejudices that normally envelop power metal.

 The Danish combo managed to rise from the ashes, offering a renewed sound, sweeping away all the doubts raised about them.

Manticora's fifth album, The Black Circus Part I - Letters, marks a heavier and more diverse direction for the Danish band. Infused with thrash riffs, progressive elements, and Lovecraft-inspired horror themes, the album represents a significant comeback after prior weaker releases. Despite some incomplete transitions, the band reclaims their compositional strength and explores new musical dimensions. The album is praised as complex and engaging, showcasing Manticora’s renewed creativity and energy. Explore Manticora's thrilling metal revival—listen to The Black Circus Part I and experience their powerful, diverse sound today!

 "'Malverde' has the power of a granite slap straight to the teeth."

 "The finale 'Human Herd' is the most Soundgarden-like I’ve heard so far, making you sink into a painful abyss."

The reviewer embraces Red Fang's Murder The Mountains as a heavy, intense stoner metal album that evokes cosmic darkness and vintage '90s vibes. Tracks like 'Malverde' and 'Wires' deliver gritty riffs and haunting melodies, while the album's energy is both brutal and groovy. The final song, 'Human Herd,' recalls Soundgarden's melodic darkness, sealing the album's powerful impression. Overall, a raw and absorbing listening experience highly recommended for fans of heavy music. Dive into Red Fang's Murder The Mountains and unleash the raw power of stoner metal today!

 The songs of the Bats are like slides of old baptisms or weddings or picnics or holidays. They’re like the sweetest memories of when we were children.

 This 'weakness' is the Bats' true secret weapon.

Compiletely Bats compiles The Bats' early EPs, highlighting their naive and tender kiwi rock sound inspired by 60s icons like The Byrds and Velvet Underground. The review praises the band's melancholic and nostalgic approach, emphasizing their ability to evoke a faded musical era with sweetness rather than intensity. While not strong in melody or arrangements, their authentic innocence and lo-fi charm create a unique and evocative listening experience. Selected tracks showcase their signature style and emotional subtlety. Discover The Bats' unique lo-fi kiwi rock sound—listen to Compiletely Bats and dive into a nostalgic journey of tender melodies and melancholic charm.

 "Milady really seems to be his mirror, fixed to the wall of the master bedroom."

 "Late at night, Roberto studies himself in reflections, looks at his life and what it’s part of, the children growing up and one day you will take them to school and they will no longer truly be yours."

Milady is a melancholic and reflective album by Italian singer-songwriter Roberto Vecchioni. Set in the 80s rock style, it explores themes of love, family, and the passage of time. Despite unvaried arrangements, the intimacy and poetic quality of the lyrics stand out. The album balances Vecchioni's dual identity as a touring artist and a family man, offering emotional depth and nostalgic imagery. Though not musically groundbreaking, it remains a sincere and contemplative work. Discover the heartfelt melancholy and poetic depth of Roberto Vecchioni's Milady—listen now and reflect on life’s passage.

 After ten pages my mind no longer responds. Forgetting that I’m in a terrestrial paradise, my mind escapes.

 The banality of a simple and coarse plot is practically nullified by a whirlwind of meticulously described characters, free from clichés.

The reviewer recounts reading Joe R. Lansdale's Il mambo degli orsi during a vacation, quickly becoming captivated by the gripping story and well-drawn characters. The novel’s vivid Texas setting and sharp humor immerse the reader deeply, overshadowing everything else around. It tells the tale of Hap Collins and Leonard Pine as they investigate a disappearance filled with twists and sarcasm. The experience encourages further exploration of Lansdale’s work. Dive into Joe R. Lansdale’s thrilling world and experience the unforgettable misadventures of Hap and Leonard today!

 Winter's Bone remains a complex and visceral, realistic, true, and heartfelt work.

 These are the American outskirts forgotten by God, where the 'American Dream' has been buried under brutality and aggression.

Winter's Bone is a powerful indie drama by Debra Granik depicting Ree Dolly's struggle to keep her family together in a bleak Missouri community. The film's minimalistic style and raw performances, especially by Jennifer Lawrence, highlight themes of survival, desperation, and resilience. Praised for its realistic portrayal of hardship, it earned multiple awards and Oscar nominations. Granik's work is a profound exploration of rural America's darker realities. Discover the gripping story of Winter's Bone—watch this award-winning indie drama that reveals the resilience of family against all odds.

 Magic, this disc is pure auditory magic, and I could even end it here, this review, but I have to explain why.

 It is among these grooves that it is understood and intuited that music will never die if there exist artists so bold, ingenious, and profound.

Mare Decendrii by Mamiffer is praised as a magical and deeply emotional avant-garde post-rock album. Fronted by Faith Coloccia's piano and synth work, the album explores expansive and spiritual soundscapes. Collaborations with notable musicians add depth and maturity compared to previous works. The lengthy tracks blend elements of jazz, prog, and classical avant-garde, creating an immersive, cinematic experience. The reviewer finds it profoundly moving and creatively bold. Dive into the magical world of Mamiffer’s Mare Decendrii — experience this avant-garde post-rock masterpiece now!

 The work emphasizes how a hypothetical nuclear incident would lead to repercussions and effects that are difficult to quantify.

 The core of the movie, which was finished shooting in 1979 before the incidents of Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, unfortunately remains damn fresh.

The China Syndrome remains a powerful and tense environmental thriller highlighting nuclear power risks and media manipulation. Though some portrayals may be overdone, its core message about human error and irresponsibility is compelling. Released before Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, this film’s themes are sadly still relevant today. Its sharp criticism and dramatic performances make it worth revisiting. Watch The China Syndrome to experience an impactful thriller that still resonates with today’s nuclear safety concerns.

 That guitar immersed in tar, the voice dragged from Reagers' hell: two key factors for the critical and fan success that Saint Vitus had after their self-titled debut.

 These six despairing cries represent the testament that Saint Vitus has delivered to the doom of the '80s.

Mournful Cries, Saint Vitus' fourth album, showcases their distinctive doom metal with acidic riffs and epic decay. The review highlights the shift in vocalists from Scott Reagers to Wino Weinrich and notes a more compact sound compared to their earlier albums. While some vigor seemed lost, the album remains a vital influence in the genre. Key tracks like 'The Creeps' and 'Shooting Gallery' stand out as hallmarks of their sound. Dive into Saint Vitus' Mournful Cries and experience the roots of classic doom metal today!

 Approaching their ideas is an incredible experience, definitely worth trying at least once, which goes far beyond the concept of music proper.

 A frighteningly complex album that requires an infinite number of listens to fully grasp its essence, brilliant in giving listeners different sensations each time.

Boris delivers a highly experimental and diverse album in 'The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked 2,' blending drone, sludge, psychedelic, and ambient sounds. Released in a limited-edition colored vinyl, the instrumental tracks are complex and demand multiple listens to appreciate fully. Fans of heavy experimental music will find the album fascinating and innovative, continuing Boris's tradition of pushing musical boundaries. Dive into the fascinating world of Boris' 'The Thing Which Solomon Overlooked 2' and experience experimental music like never before.

 "Basscad, EP represents a unique event in the Autechre production line... It won’t happen again, and fortunately, I add."

 "Basscad, EP not only fails as a single... it also fails as a remix EP, being banal and approximate."

Basscad EP is a rare Autechre release centered on a single and its remixes, released a year after the original track from Incunabula. The remixes by Beaumont Hannant, Seefeel, and Autechre themselves fail to improve or meaningfully reinterpret the original. The EP is viewed as banal and uninspired, neither successful as a single nor a remix collection. Explore Autechre’s classic Incunabula and judge the Basscad EP remixes for yourself!

 One of the best tracks he’s ever produced, as well as one of the very few containing a 'true' melody.

 OVS creates a hip hop/glitch/idm hybrid with a zany edge, which would be at the center of the much more celebrated proposal of friends Modeselektor a few years later.

This rare 7'' split on Imputor Records features Otto Von Schirach and Sindri blending experimental hip hop with playful synths and accordion on the A-side. The B-side from Plastiq Phantom People offers an instrumental collage inspired by gypsy and Middle Eastern music. The review highlights OVS's track as a standout, blending glitch, IDM, and hip hop with a unique and melodious touch, aligning well with Imputor's experimental yet human sound philosophy. Listen to this experimental and melodic hip hop split and explore the inventive sounds of Otto Von Schirach and Sindri now!

 "Each track is a small work of art, and in melodic pop, it’s like dealing with rare tropical flowers on the brink of extinction."

 "'Old Whore’s Diet' is the emblem of modern apathetic decadence, where depression or loneliness leads the individual to eat at indecent hours."

Rufus Wainwright's Want Two is a sophisticated follow-up to Want One, featuring rich arrangements and a timeless blend of genres. Despite some less cohesive moments, it offers emotional and melodic depth. Notable tracks like "This Love Affair" and "Old Whore's Diet" showcase his originality and vocal intensity. The album solidifies Wainwright's standing as a unique pop artist with rare musical craftsmanship. Explore Rufus Wainwright’s Want Two and experience a timeless pop masterpiece rich in emotion and musical artistry.

 The good is the disorienting effect of seeing yet another reincarnation of Michele Apicella dealing with the cardinals, and the rigid mechanisms of the Curia, which are torn apart by the intervention of a subject who has nothing to do with the context.

 There is good and there is new: but all that is good is not new, and all that is new is not good.

This review explores Nanni Moretti's Habemus Papam as a well-made, stylish film that revisits familiar themes from his oeuvre but ultimately falls short of originality and depth. The reviewer draws parallels with other Italian filmmakers to highlight the film's strengths and weaknesses, noting its uneven tone and unresolved conclusion. While the film appeals to a specific audience familiar with Moretti's style, it struggles to offer a fresh perspective on its themes of power and responsibility. The review concludes with detailed criticism on character focus and narrative choices. Discover the nuanced critique of Habemus Papam and explore Nanni Moretti’s unique cinematic vision today.

 The album seems to radiate with a strong life force, a natural power that grows sonic roots, roots that plant themselves in the brain and stretch to stay there.

 The protagonists of this fading parade walk silently under a starry sky you never forget, on one of those nights you hope never ends.

Papercuts’ Fading Parade is a brilliant and ambitious indie album crafted by Jason Robert Quever. With Thom Monahan’s expert production, it offers a dreamy, dark, and immersive nocturnal experience. The album features evocative songwriting supported by a strong band, blending influences from Velvet Underground and Radiohead. It captures a haunting and magical atmosphere that stays with the listener long after the final track ends. Dive into the dreamy world of Papercuts' Fading Parade and experience its magical nocturnal soundscape today!

 Chapel Club ride the wave of shoegaze epigonism with character and personality.

 3.5 because after all, we’ve always been wavers to the core.

Chapel Club's debut album Palace offers a well-crafted mix of dream-pop rooted indie and shoegaze revival. The band channels iconic influences like The Smiths and Arctic Monkeys with character, balancing melancholic lyrics and layered guitars. Despite being derivative, the album successfully carves out its own emotional and musical identity. The review awards a rating of 3.5 out of 5, appreciating the nostalgia and modern touch. Listen to Chapel Club's Palace and dive into a dreamy revival of indie shoegaze and melancholic melodies.

 Phideaux manages to perfectly weave the core of the song with what surrounds it, with a great emotional impact on the listener.

 Doomsday Afternoon is the synthesis of the perfect balance between musical elements.

Doomsday Afternoon marks a peak in Phideaux's career, blending refined progressive rock with emotional depth and impeccable composition. The album’s two-act structure explores ecological and Orwellian themes while showcasing influences from classic prog bands like Pink Floyd and Genesis. Standout tracks feature multilayered instrumentation and haunting vocals, resulting in a balanced and immersive listening experience. Recognized as a rare gem, this 2007 release is essential for fans of sophisticated progressive music. Explore Phideaux's Doomsday Afternoon and experience one of progressive rock's finest concept albums.

 You’ll choke on them too, suffocated by the stench of ammonia, you’ll slump slowly and die in the muck.

 The old mumble mumbles can still make sense of it, oh yes. They lift up ominous eyes of molasses embittered by time and resentment.

The review depicts Nightstick's album 'Death To Music' as a heavy, suffocating sludge metal experience filled with raw, dark imagery. It evokes a sense of decay and oppressive atmosphere through vivid metaphors and powerful language. The reviewer appreciates the album's brutal intensity and bleak thematic content. Overall, the album is praised as a richly textured doom masterpiece. Explore Nightstick's Death To Music and immerse yourself in this crushing doom metal journey today!

 "Job" is the masterpiece of the album, uniting everyone through its emotional depth and biblical resonance.

 It's a double album full of citations, myths, whales, cyclops, and sirens— a bottomless abyss of beauty and musical/literary knowledge.

Vinicio Capossela’s double album 'Marinai, Profeti e Balene' is a profound, richly literary work combining music and storytelling. The reviewer emphasizes the epic and emotional depth of tracks like 'Job' and 'Il Grande Leviatano.' The album’s complexity may require familiarity with its literary sources but offers a rewarding and unique listening experience. Overall, it’s viewed as a courageous and beautiful artistic statement beyond mainstream success. Discover the epic journey of Vinicio Capossela's Marinai, Profeti e Balene—listen now and dive into this unique musical-literary masterpiece!