Olsykes

sadly disappointed, I never thought I would say something like that about a Rise Against album, one day.

A sonic sculpture of self-rebirth

Lorde’s Virgin isn’t just an album — it’s a chisel to the soul. From the heavy, industrial opening of “Hammer” to the naked vulnerability of “David”, this record traces a personal renaissance that feels carved out of marble. It’s the ultimate metaphor for self-construction, echoing Michelangelo’s process of sculpting the David: each track removes excess, reveals form, and brings us closer to ... read more