Banco del Mutuo Soccorso used the symphonic structure of prog with the use of standard harmonic accessories to produce an overwhelming but very vapid record using normal prog rock instruments. After the title track the record goes into long instrumental pieces by the main musicians and these are great.

The title track is about the need of our existence in this world as long as we are unable to escape death and our souls survive. They tell of the need to live for the love of family or friends. ... read more

One has to understand that harmonic structures of stoner rock simply create drudgry with borderline intolerable imagry of dope smoking and weed puffing. Expecially on Unida's magnum opus "Coping with the Urban Coyote." The albums message of "We don't want a drug addict but an urban coyote" and "It is a crime to smoke pot but not to sleep in the urban coyote's hole" was the ultimate message of modern stoner rock culture to that day. It is a message that is still ... read more

Mac Demarco, the massively successful figurehead for indie babies and tots of the current era is known for the youthful glee in his music. As much as he may not be as famous as his frenemy Ty Segall: the young God with his deceptively innocent songs that are always anything but small.

The English-Canadian is a hard-core Grunge freak, a punk with a chance, a late-night romantic who has fallen into the sweet summer sand of album-making, and is all smiles. When asked what his songwriting process ... read more

Gang Starr's Step in the Arena is a lyrical masterpiece with consistent production at the top of the game and lyrics that invoke deep feelings of sincerity, passion, and dedication. Gang Starr are using the power of music as their weapon in the battle against the anti-Black ideology that influences, justifies, and even propagates the unchecked mass murder of Black and Brown people in America, most recently the daily murders in Chicago and the frequency and intensity of police shootings of ... read more

Slash, the famed guitarist, released an album in 2010 that I feel deserves more credit. He co-wrote and produced it. This is a terrific album with great songs. It isn’t as consistently stellar as, say, “Chinese Democracy,” but it is still a worthwhile listen. “Ghost” opens with the trademark guitar thrills and orchestral epicness you expect from Slash. It makes you wonder, given his prominence in Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, if he should be recording ... read more

Darkwave has long been a genre known for being too simple and often time barbaric in it's musical composition, which is why the outstanding vocals and original compositional style of French Police are so damn good. They create an atmosphere that is akin to a morgue or autopsy table and the dark and sinister compositional style gives their music an extra edge. The lyrical style is rather clean compared to some other darkwave artists, but you still get a catchy chorus that will easily hook you ... read more

Jakarta's 1986 album "Bomba u Grudima" is one of the worst albums I've ever heard. Absolutely vile in it's presentation. It is incredible that any recording company would want to release these records with his permission. The terrible vocals in this album would have been a deal breaker in any normal situation. But there are some things worse than horrible vocals. This album has terrible production values. There is no clarity in the sound whatsoever. Even in the beginning, before the ... read more

The Isley Brothers' 1979 album the Winner Takes All is a soul funk album that's super cool and funky. The Isley Brothers were never your pa or ma's favorite bands but they do have a solid place in Americana. Expecially in 74' where there music hit a funky peak and defined the funk/soul sound. Not too mention, The Isleys were hot! This album is great as it contains numerous rarities and new songs written and produced by band member. With guest appearances by all your favorite Isleys.

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Minami's 2019 EP "Kawaki wo Ameku" is an interesting blend of standard folk music and contemporary music.

First, there is the familiar melody of the old Japanese folk ballad 'Wakare' performed by the band on acoustic guitar and rhythm guitar, accompanied by drums, a slide guitar and Minami's voice.

Then, we hear the story of a lonely old woman who is left alone in the big city and suffers from loneliness.

The song is about this woman's struggle with the loneliness that is causing ... read more