STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

Xymox — Phoenix
Released 1991

Phoenix

Xymox

Exploring the sound of Xymox: Phoenix

Phoenix- Album Overview Released in 2019, "Phoenix" marks the return of the iconic Dutch band Xymox, known for their …

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Zebrahead — Phoenix
Released 2008

Phoenix

Zebrahead

Inside Phoenix by Zebrahead

Phoenix- Album Overview The album "Phoenix" by Zebrahead was released on June 23, 2008, under the label MFZB Records.…

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Galneryus — Phoenix Rising
Released 2011

Phoenix Rising

Galneryus

Unpacking Galneryus-Phoenix Rising's Phoenix Rising

Album overview "Phoenix Rising" is the fifth studio album by the Japanese power metal band Galneryus, released on Mar…

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The Temptations — Phoenix Rising
Released 1998

Phoenix Rising

The Temptations

Phoenix Rising: what The Temptations wants you to feel

Phoenix Rising- Album Overview Released in 2022, "Phoenix Rising" marks a significant return for The Temptations, a l…

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Fennesz — Phonographics 1–5
Released 2002

Phonographics 1–5

Fennesz

Fennesz returns with Phonographics 1–5

Phonographics 1–5- Album Overview Fennesz, the influential Austrian musician known for his groundbreaking work in ele…

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Dj Gruff — Phonogruff
Released 2011

Phonogruff

Dj Gruff

Check the vibes: Dj Gruff – Phonogruff

Phonogruff- Album Overview Released in 1998, "Phonogruff" is a quintessential album from Italian DJ and producer Dj G…

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Dirty Vegas — Photograph
Released 2015

Photograph

Dirty Vegas

First impressions of Dirty Vegas – Photograph

Photograph- Album Overview Dirty Vegas released their self-titled album "Photograph" in 2016 under the label Dirty Ve…

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Melanie — Photograph
Released 1976

Photograph

Melanie

Melanie returns with Photograph

Photograph- Album Overview Melanie Safka, known simply as Melanie, made a significant return to the music scene with …

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Mest — Photographs
Released 2005

Photographs

Mest

Check the vibes: Mest-Photographs – Photographs

Album overview Mest-Photographs's album "Photographs" was released in 2023 under the label Epitaph Records, marking a…

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Boom Boom Satellites — Photon
Released 2002

Photon

Boom Boom Satellites

Inside Photon by Boom Boom Satellites-Photon

Album overview Boom Boom Satellites, the iconic Japanese electronic music duo, released their album "Photon" in 2010 …

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Carl Cox — Phuture 2000
Released 1999

Phuture 2000

Carl Cox

Phuture 2000: what Carl Cox wants you to feel

Phuture 2000- Album Overview "Phuture 2000," released in 1996, marks a significant entry in the electronic music land…

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Olivia Newton-John — Physical
Released 1981

Physical

Olivia Newton-John

Physical: discovering Olivia Newton-John's artistry

Physical- Album Overview Released on October 14, 1981, "Physical" marks a pivotal moment in Olivia Newton-John's illu…

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Led Zeppelin — Physical Graffiti
Released 1975

Physical Graffiti

Led Zeppelin

Exploring the sound of Led Zeppelin-Physical Graffiti: Physical Graffiti

Album overview "Physical Graffiti," released on February 24, 1975, is the sixth studio album by the iconic British ro…

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Devin Townsend — Physicist
Released 2000

Physicist

Devin Townsend

A Critical Review of Devin Townsend's Album Physicist

Devin Townsend is one of the most innovative and unique musicians in the world of heavy metal. With a career that spa…

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Nannini — Pia, come la canto io
Released 2007

Pia, come la canto io

Nannini

Is Pia, come la canto io Nannini's best work yet?

Pia, come la canto io- Album Overview "Pia, come la canto io," released in 2023, marks a significant chapter in the i…

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Fangoria — Pianíssimo
Released 2017

Pianíssimo

Fangoria

Pianíssimo: discovering Fangoria's artistry

Pianíssimo- Album Overview "Pianíssimo," released in 2021, marks a significant chapter in the evolution of the Spanis…

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Don Shirley — Pianist Extraordinary
Released 1962

Pianist Extraordinary

Don Shirley

Inside Pianist Extraordinary by Don Shirley-Pianist Extraordinary

Album overview Don Shirley's album "Pianist Extraordinary," released in 1969, stands as a pivotal work in the realm o…

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Don Shirley — Piano
Released 1959

Piano

Don Shirley

Piano: the story Don Shirley wants to tell

Piano- Album Overview Don Shirley's album "Piano" was released in 2018 under the label WaterTower Music. This album i…

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Samuel Barber — Píanó
Released 2005

Píanó

Samuel Barber

Review of Samuel Barber – Píanó

Píanó- Album Overview Samuel Barber's "Píanó," released in 1960, is a remarkable body of work that showcases the comp…

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Sergio Cammariere — Piano
Released 2017

Piano

Sergio Cammariere

Inside the atmosphere of Sergio Cammariere's Piano

Piano- Album Overview Sergio Cammariere's album "Piano," released in 2019, marks a significant contribution to the co…

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Yiruma — Piano
Released 2015

Piano

Yiruma

Diving deep into Piano by Yiruma

Piano- Album Overview Yiruma's album "Piano," released in 2001, represents a significant milestone in contemporary cl…

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Brian Crain — Piano and Light
Released 2011

Piano and Light

Brian Crain

A Critical Review of the Album Piano and Light by Brian Crain

Brian Crain is a seasoned pianist, composer, and recording artist who has released over 20 albums to date. His music …

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Brian Crain — Piano And Night
Released 2018

Piano And Night

Brian Crain

The evolution of Brian Crain in Piano And Night

Piano And Night- Album Overview "Piano And Night" is a serene and evocative album released in 2010 by composer and pi…

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