"Which band on their first record could host David Sylvian and Steve Howe and start an album with a rhythmic and hypnotic song, using Poe’s ‘Dream Within a Dream’ as lyrics? These guys aren’t normal, they’ll become huge!"

 "Now the cassette is yours, you are my sister and you my brother, even if you are Genoese..."

This review of Propaganda's 1985 album A Secret Wish blends a passionate account of the band's innovative synthpop sound with a deeply personal narrative involving friendship, trauma, and resilience. The author recalls characters from youth, reflecting on their struggles, while highlighting the album's artistic impact. Claudia Brücken's distinctive voice and the presence of notable guests like David Sylvian and Steve Howe underscore the album's uniqueness. Ultimately, the review connects music to vivid memories and emotional healing. Dive into Propaganda's A Secret Wish — listen, feel the 80s synthwave magic, and discover the unforgettable story behind the music.

 "It's been since Replicas by Tubeway Army that nothing like this has been heard!"

 "Only today did you realize that masks were not designed to protect your ears and thus missed 'In Deep'? 2020 has elected its album of the year."

Biosphaser, aka Battlegods, offers a nostalgic yet fresh electronic music debut with 'In Deep,' released amid the challenges of 2020. The album combines influences from pioneers like Kraftwerk and Tubeway Army, teleporting listeners into a vibrant acid house and techno world. The reviewer highly recommends the album for its homage to synth pioneers and its unique underground vibe. While personal bias is acknowledged, the album stands out as a notable breakthrough in electronic music. Dive into the retro-futuristic sounds of Biosphaser’s 'In Deep' and experience a techno journey like no other!

 Raymond saw the future.

 Now replace 'baby' with 'airports' and wave goodbye to Brian Eno and all ambient music with your hand.

This review highlights Raymond Scott’s pioneering work in electronic music, especially his album Soothing Sounds for Baby meant to soothe infants but ahead of its time. It delves into his innovations with machines and instruments like the Electronium and his visionary approach that predated many later electronic music artists. Despite commercial failures, his influence on ambient, minimalism, and retro-futuristic music is profound. The review also touches on his collaborations, struggles, and lasting legacy. Explore Raymond Scott’s groundbreaking Soothing Sounds for Baby and hear the origins of modern ambient and electronic music today.

 Hardy Fox was one of the most influential and innovative composers of the 20th century. But no one knows.

 Hardy Fox is the best character created by Hardy Fox.

This review explores the life and mystique of Hardy Fox, co-founder and key composer of The Residents. It recounts his early days, creative partnerships, and the bizarre mythologies crafted around the band. The album 'Hardy Fox' is presented as a bare, intimate work reflective of his style but not the ideal entry point. The review highlights Fox's innovative impact and enduring influence on experimental music. Explore the cult legacy of Hardy Fox and The Residents—listen to their groundbreaking experimental sounds today!

 Raven is yet another example of a dazzling image prevailing over substance, a flaw of too many productions in recent decades.

 Her performance, in the long run, proves to be flat and monochromatic, with the specter of boredom lurking.

Kelela’s album Raven, released by Warp Records, is praised for its high-profile collaborators and genre-blending production. While the album opens strongly, much of it suffers from a flat vocal delivery and repetitive themes. Despite some interesting moments, the review finds the album more style than substance, leaving the overall impact underwhelming. Discover Kelela's Raven and explore the blend of ambient, R&B, and modern soul that challenges expectations.

 Tracey doesn’t need to do much. She has a strange impersonal quality, there’s no subject, just a kind of anonymous grace.

 If a record should ever play for you, well it would be this one... Floating calmly away from the gaze of others...

The review praises Everything but the Girl’s album Walking Wounded for its delicate, subtle, and melancholic sound. Tracey Thorn’s vocal delivery is described as impersonal yet graceful, creating a gentle and introspective mood. The music blends electronic pop with soul and jazz influences, evoking a calm and empty emotional space. The album is likened to a peaceful escape, floating away from the noise of life. Discover the subtle beauty of Walking Wounded—listen now and float away in its soulful electronic pop.

 A sound does not refer to anything but itself. Indeed, a sound does not refer. A sound simply is.

 The programmatically ordered music of the second is the human attempt to harness and translate what was free and original in the first. And, simply, "does not work".

Jason Lescalleet's 'Songs About Nothing' is a complex, two-disc album exploring abstract and fragmented sound art. The first disc features chaotic, lo-fi, glitch-rich electroacoustic textures, while the second presents a more structured yet elusive soundscape incorporating field recordings and a Depeche Mode fragment. The album challenges traditional music interpretation, emphasizing sound's existence beyond human mediation with philosophical undertones inspired by Nietzsche. Dive into the abstract world of Jason Lescalleet's 'Songs About Nothing'—experience avant-garde soundscapes that challenge perception.

 Scott is an artist, a true artist. Sensitive and cultured, steeped in Central European moods and morbid Yankee vitality.

 The Childhood of a Leader remains, whether Scott knew it or not, his testament... Music for a film, abstract and cold music, leaden and autistic. But above all "mute": Scott’s farewell is missing precisely "that" voice.

The review reflects on Scott Walker’s extraordinary and often solitary artistic journey, culminating in his final soundtrack for The Childhood of a Leader. It portrays Walker’s transformation from pop crooner to avant-garde innovator, battling personal demons. The album is depicted as a cold, abstract farewell lacking his iconic voice but reflective of his dark legacy. Despite critical acclaim, his work remains underappreciated commercially. Discover the haunting beauty of Scott Walker’s last soundtrack—listen now to experience a unique journey through sound and shadow.

 Sometimes I wonder what goes on in the mind of a visionary genius like RichardDavidJames...

 Perhaps just to shout at him, like the kid in the last track: 'Stop making that big face!'

The review delves into the complex and contrasting nature of Aphex Twin's Come To Daddy EP, highlighting its blend of unsettling and tender tracks. It reflects on the artist's mental state, ironic streak, and influence on electronic music. With vivid track descriptions, the review praises the EP’s innovative approach and enduring impact. It encourages listeners to immerse themselves in Richard David James’ provocative sound world. Dive into Aphex Twin’s Come To Daddy EP and experience the haunting brilliance that reshaped electronic music!

 Life can be an endless sarabande, an astonishing collage of unheard sounds, a long, frenzied bacchanal celebrating the enjoyment of all the senses.

 In the end, no one will know if all this truly happened.

This review imaginatively frames Faust's 1971 debut album as a Faustian pact between the old devil and a young doctor, blending surreal storytelling with a vivid musical description. It celebrates the album's fusion of psychedelic blues, experimental electronics, and intense emotional textures. The review portrays the music as a complex, frenzied journey of discovery, fear, pleasure, and existential questioning. Ultimately, it highlights the album’s unique and haunting atmosphere, where hope flickers amidst chaos. Dive into Faust's groundbreaking debut and experience a legendary journey through psychedelic and experimental soundscapes today!

 "Here there is liberation from vanity, a mature relaxation, cleansing our selfish egoism of wanting expectations to be met."

 "The true Battisti is rejected, 'Take it as it is' one might say..."

The review reflects on Lucio Battisti's 1982 album 'E già', highlighting its serene and electronic sound, blending emotional and intellectual themes. The author appreciates Battisti's mature artistic expression, noting the album's unique immediacy and philosophical depth. Seen as a departure from previous works, the album balances the lyricism of Mogol and the aesthetic probe of Panella through a pure and personal musical journey. The reviewer encourages listeners to embrace the album's subtleties and abstract beauty. Dive into Lucio Battisti's 'E già' and experience a timeless blend of emotion and intellect in Italian electronic music.

 Everything settles, everything in its right place.

 A feast, a buffet, but with food and drink this time carefully selected, prepared with profound love and care.

The review reflects on the enduring relationship listeners have with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, acknowledging a renewed sense of artistic maturity on 'Return of the Dream Canteen.' It praises the band's ability to evolve musically while maintaining authenticity, highlighting the album's complex composition and genre-blending. After decades, the band delivers a refined, passionate, and thoughtfully crafted album showing growth and vibrancy. Dive into the vibrant world of 'Return of the Dream Canteen' and experience the Red Hot Chili Peppers like never before!

 It’s nice to discover bands for which rhythm and club culture still have meaning.

 "Let me speak from the heart, without love/There’s no, no, no electricity," sings Eno Williams. How can one disagree?

Ibibio Sound Machine’s Electricity is praised for its energetic fusion of afrobeat, funk, rock, and electronic styles. The collaboration with Hot Chip enhances the album's global, rhythmic identity led by Eno Williams' expressive vocals. The album balances cultural references and modern dance music, delivering positive, immediate energy. It highlights a return to authentic rhythm and club culture in a contemporary, multicultural context. Experience the vibrant grooves of Electricity by Ibibio Sound Machine—listen now and feel the electrifying fusion of cultures!

 It's difficult to judge such a work, where voices, ethereal melodies, vinyl crackles, and field recordings seem to converse for a moment only to then get lost in the cosmic void.

 A music that is not music and that seems to blend with reality, with our breaths, whispers, and cries.

Burial's Antidawn EP marks a profound dive into dark, minimalistic soundscapes, blending fragmented rhythms with ethereal voices. The review highlights the artist's evolution from dubstep roots to a near ambient style, crafting music that is enigmatic and deeply atmospheric. Despite its complexity and abstraction, the EP invites reflection on beginnings and endings in both music and emotion. Dive into Burial's haunting Antidawn EP and experience a mesmerizing journey through dark, ambient soundscapes.

 It takes talent to whisper lullabies. It takes a warm breath and a sense for pauses, you need eyes that adapt to darkness, a brain predisposed to drowsiness, a suitable jaw articulation and a restless heart.

 The city sleeps now. Wrapped in a soft ambient veil quilted with psychedelic fantasies.

Quiet City by Pan•American is an evocative ambient album that whispers lullabies through electronic textures and restrained rhythms. Mark Nelson crafts a hypnotic soundscape blending sparse post-modern elements with warm pauses and subtle vocal cameos. The album captures the restless heart and quiet moments of a sleeping city enveloped in psychedelic fantasy. It's a soothing, introspective listen for those who appreciate deep, contemplative music. Dive into the ambient depths of Pan•American's Quiet City and feel the soothing nightscape unfold.

 How many bridges can they burn, till we turn?

 How many dreams TERRORIZED, till we rise?

This review of Leftfield's album Leftism uses evocative and poetic language to express themes of struggle, resilience, and social awakening. Through a series of impactful rhetorical questions, it highlights the emotional power and urgency behind the music. Dive into Leftfield's Leftism and experience its powerful message and sound!

 "The 'I’m gonna love you more than anyone' repeated as a Tibetan mantra... drains away every residue of absence."

 "With a decisive gesture, I knock my rough knuckles on the window glass and finally let time inundate the room."

The review portrays Burial's Rival Dealer EP as an immersive and emotional listening experience, blending ambient and dubstep elements. It captures themes of persistence, healing, and the passage of time through evocative soundscapes that deeply affect the listener’s perception and mood. The review emphasizes the transformative power the music holds over personal hardship and memory. Dive into Burial's Rival Dealer EP and experience its haunting soundscape that transforms time and Emotion. Listen now!

 Boards Of Canada are a mystery. They sound so human they induce hypnosis.

 They invented a uniqueness that never truly existed. Splendid isolations in unknown and remote places of the psyche and the earth’s orb.

This review delves into Boards of Canada's 1996 EP Hi Scores, highlighting the duo's unique blend of nostalgic, hypnotic electronic music. Rooted in childhood memories of Canadian film archives, their sound blends analog synths with warm, atmospheric textures. The review explores their enigmatic background, artistic collective, and creative processes, portraying their work as cerebral, immersive, and deeply influential within the IDM and ambient electronic genres. Listen to Boards of Canada’s Hi Scores and immerse yourself in their uniquely hypnotic electronic soundscape.

 When Verdena attacks Tanca, there is an explosion of fuzz.

 IOSONOUNCANE’s cover of Diluvio highlights the gospel traits of the original, giving it a sacred and emotional journey.

This review celebrates the collaboration between Verdena and IOSONOUNCANE on the album 'Tanca - Carne / Diluvio - Identikit,' highlighting a fusion of experimental electronics, psychedelia, and folk influences. The reviewer appreciates the powerful, dark atmospheres and the thoughtful production that respects both artists' styles. The album’s thematic connection to Sardinian culture and nature enriches the listening experience. Mutual respect and passion are evident in the well-crafted arrangements. Dive into the unique and powerful sounds of Verdena and IOSONOUNCANE’s collaborative album—experience the blend of folk, psychedelia, and electronic innovation now!

 Space is just noise as much as the time of 'SpaceisOnlyNoise' is marked only by sounds.

 A kind of nebulous ambient-pop hovers, a controlled, oblique, remote melancholy where even brief minimalist sketches are fundamental pieces of the narrative continuum.

Nicolas Jaar's debut album 'Space Is Only Noise' is praised for its intricate blend of ambient, downtempo, and indie-pop sounds, creating a hypnotic and melancholic atmosphere. The review highlights the album's cohesion, experimental nature, and emotional resonance, comparing its narrative to an enchanting cityscape or cinematic experience. Jaar's artistry is celebrated as transformative and unique, making this album a standout in electronic music. Dive into the hypnotic world of Nicolas Jaar's 'Space Is Only Noise'—listen now for an unforgettable ambient experience.