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BØL - Where glitter goes (2025)

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BØL’s Where Glitter Goes is a bold, genre-defying debut that fuses trance-like jazz-rock rhythms with post-rock's brooding textures and the raw intensity of rock, delivering an immersive and cathartic sonic journey. The six-piece ensemble from Toulouse uses hypnotic polyrhythms, dynamic tension, and vivid instrumental storytelling to craft landscapes where eruptive crescendos and quiet introspection intersect—moving from visceral tribal grooves to moments reminiscent of midnight contemplation. Drawing inspiration from Radiohead’s introspective atmospheres, Tool’s rhythmic heft, and the exploratory spirit of modern jazz-rock and avant-garde acts, the album feels both earthy and cerebral, club-like and cinematic. Occasional ethereal interludes offer balance, yet the album's relentless energy and depth of expression ensure it's far more than background music—it demands full attention. Where Glitter Goes stands as a compelling declaration of artistic ambition, positioning BØL...

Geordie Greep - The New Sound

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Geordie Greep's The New Sound marks a bold departure from the chaos of Black Midi, blending progressive rock with jazz, samba, and Latin rhythms. Tracks like “Blues” and “Terra” showcase his eclectic influences, featuring lush horn arrangements and intricate guitar work. Lyrically, Greep explores flawed human characters, critiquing toxic masculinity and midlife crises with wit and surreal humor, particularly in songs like "Holy, Holy" and "Motorbike." The album balances frenetic, experimental compositions with moments of introspection, making it a richly layered and genre-defying experience​ ( Pitchfork ) ​ ( Our Culture ) ​ ( The Daily Campus ) ​ ( The Diamondback ) . Genre : Jazz Rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 71% (Very Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 40th / 733 Highlight : Holy, Holy Made me think of: Frank Zappa Talking Heads Santana #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #JazzRock #GeordieGre...

Ciśnienie - Zwierzakom (2023)

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Genre : Jazz Rock Country : Poland Final Verdict: 68% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 167th / 1046 Highlight : Koniec Made me think of: betcover!! Frank Zappa Maruja #newalbum #newalbum2023 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #JazzRock #Ciśnienie #Poland #LP #Album #release