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Absurd Beauty in the Theatre of Noise
It’s impressive how effectively it all works, even as the expression remains so relentless and challenging.
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Addictive Elegance
It’s a wonderfully weird effect that, just as weirdly, the score seems to deliver with a straight face – just one more satisfying surprise among many others on this excellent record.
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High to Fly, Ice-Cold to Crash
»The shockwave transforms into mischievous, squelchy synth footsteps as desperation and hallucinations grow.«
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Welcome to the Afterlife
»A devouring sound. Just like the entire exhibition, it elegantly addresses both the eyes and techno-loving ears.«
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The Art of Decay
His playing is both minimalist and grandiose, but it’s the breaks in the composition that truly captivate me.
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The Perfect Storm
Over time, the album grows into a brilliant piece of contemporary art, only suffering from slightly too perfect production and somewhat grandiose gestures.
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If John Malkovich Could Sing, It Would be Devilish Singing
If Malkovich suddenly announced that he now wanted to sing opera, we would also buy a ticket. But how would this story of misogyny sound with the baroque music of 2024?
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Drums of Dissent
»Marches Rewound and Rewritten« is a seminal and important album which shines darkly in these difficult times and reminds us that everything is political – especially music.
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A Seedy Hotel Room Becomes the Stage For Lives, Traumas, and Music
Emma O’Halloran transforms Mark O’Halloran’s words into intimate, musical narratives, where theatre and vocal artistry merge.
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From Chaos, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten Weaves Musical Patterns
This is not easy listening – we are still in free jazz territory – but there is a strangely compelling balance between chaos and restraint.
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When Two Worlds Meet: Bro and Takada In Perfect Listening
Bro and Takada listen to each other with rare intimacy, and together they have created something truly unique.
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When Synthesizers Sprout: Filip Leyman’s Organic Debut
»Soft Light' has developed over many years, it sounds remarkably cohesive – like one long breath.«