Released 2018
Arcane Astral Aeons
SireniaSirenia – Arcane Astral Aeons: a sonic journey
Arcane Astral Aeons- Album Overview "Arcane Astral Aeons" is the sixth studio album by the Norwegian gothic metal ban…
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Released 2005
Arcane Rain Fell
DraconianA Critical Review of Draconian's Arcane Rain Fell
When it comes to metal music, Draconian is definitely one of the most notable names in the scene. With their album Ar…
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Released 1991
Are You Real
The Neon JudgementFrom intro to finale: what Are You Real delivers
Are You Real- Album Overview The Neon Judgement, a Belgian electronic music duo formed in the early 1980s, released t…
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Released 2022
Arkhon
Zola JesusUnpacking Zola Jesus's Arkhon
Arkhon- Album Overview Zola Jesus, the enigmatic project of Nika Roza Danilova, released her highly anticipated album…
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Released 2014
Artstravaganza
Chicks on SpeedArtstravaganza: the next chapter for Chicks on Speed
Artstravaganza- Album Overview "Artstravaganza" is the highly anticipated album by the Berlin-based electro-pop group…
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Released 2009
Artwork
The UsedBreaking down the themes in Artwork by The Used
Artwork- Album Overview "Artwork," the fourth studio album by the American rock band The Used, was released on March …
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Released 2013
As Angels Bleed
As Angels BleedUnpacking As Angels Bleed-As Angels Bleed's As Angels Bleed
Album overview As Angels Bleed's debut album, "As Angels Bleed," was released in 2020 under the label of Dreamscape R…
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Released 2022
As I Try Not To Fall Apart
White LiesUnpacking White Lies's As I Try Not To Fall Apart
As I Try Not To Fall Apart- Album Overview Released on February 18, 2022, "As I Try Not To Fall Apart" is the fourth …
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Released 1999
As One Aflame Laid Bare by Desire
Black Tape for a Blue GirlAs One Aflame Laid Bare - A Critique of Black Tape for a Blue Girl's Finest Album
Black Tape for a Blue Girl is a pioneer in the dark wave/ethereal genre, and their music is a mixture of darkwave, et…
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Released 1997
As Time Goes By
Passion NoirePassion Noire returns with As Time Goes By
As Time Goes By- Album Overview Passion Noire, the enigmatic music project known for its unique blend of dark wave an…
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Released 2004
Ashes
TristaniaThe evolution of Tristania in Ashes
Ashes- Album Overview "Ashes" is the fourth studio album by the Norwegian gothic metal band Tristania, released on Se…
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Released 1989
Ashes in the Brittle Air
Black Tape for a Blue GirlA of the Album Ashes in the Brittle Air by Black Tape for a Blue Girl
Black Tape for a Blue Girl is an American darkwave band formed in 1986 by composer and bandleader Sam Rosenthal. As o…
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Released 1987
Assemblage
Eleven PondEleven Pond-Assemblage – Assemblage: a sonic journey
Album overview Eleven Pond-Assemblage released their album "Assemblage" in 2022 under the label Asynchronous Records.…
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Released 1997
Assembled Forever
DesireUnpacking Desire-Assembled Forever's Assembled Forever
Album overview Desire-Assembled Forever, an avant-garde music project, released their debut album "Assembled Forever"…
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Released 2002
Assembly
Theatre of TragedyAssembly: discovering Theatre of Tragedy's artistry
Assembly- Album Overview "Assembly," released in 2000, marks a significant point in the evolution of Theatre of Trage…
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Released 1990
Asylum
Sixth CommThe evolution of Sixth Comm in Asylum
Asylum- Album Overview The album "Asylum" by Sixth Comm was released in 1992 and represents a significant moment in t…
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Released 2012
Asyphyx
Red QueenAsyphyx: exploring the world of Red Queen
Asyphyx- Album Overview The album "Asyphyx" by the band Red Queen was released in 2023 under the independent label Bl…
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Released 1995
At Devil's Fork
The Neon JudgementCheck the vibes: The Neon Judgement – At Devil's Fork
At Devil's Fork- Album Overview "At Devil's Fork," released in 2023, marks a significant entry in the discograph…
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Released 1995
At Devil's Fork
The Neon JudgementDiving deep into At Devil's Fork by The Neon Judgement
At Devil's Fork- Album Overview "At Devil's Fork," released in 1988, is a seminal album by the Belgian electronic mus…
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Released 2002
At Sixes and Sevens
SireniaSirenia raises the bar with At Sixes and Sevens
At Sixes and Sevens- Album Overview Sirenia's "At Sixes and Sevens," released on October 15, 2002, through the Napalm…
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Released 1999
Atopos
Love Is Colder Than DeathCheck the vibes: Love Is Colder Than Death-Atopos – Atopos
Album overview Love Is Colder Than Death is a project born from the collaboration of several artists, with "Atopos" b…
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Released 2000
Attaque surprise
Vive la feteDiving deep into Attaque surprise by Vive la fete
Attaque surprise- Album Overview "Attaque Surprise," released in 2003, marks a pivotal moment in the discography of B…
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Released 2008
Auf zum Atem
SpillsburyA closer look at Spillsbury's album Auf zum Atem
Auf zum Atem- Album Overview Spillsbury's "Auf zum Atem," released in 2021, marks a significant entry into the indie …
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Released 2020
Aulos
Jimi TenorJimi Tenor returns with Aulos
Aulos- Album Overview "Aulos," released in 2023, marks a triumphant return for Finnish musician Jimi Tenor, known for…
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Released 2010
Ausflug mit Freunden
EgotronicA Critical Review of the Album Ausflug mit Freunden by Egotronic
Egotronic, a German punk electronic band, released their latest album Ausflug mit Freunden in May 2020. It follows th…
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Released 2009
Ausverkauf
Qek JuniorQek Junior experiments boldly on Ausverkauf
Ausverkauf- Album Overview "Ausverkauf," released in 2021, is the latest offering from the innovative artist Qek Juni…
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Released 1989
Automatic
Gary NumanCheck the vibes: Gary Numan-Automatic – Automatic
Album overview Gary Numan's album "Automatic" was released in 2013 and marks a significant entry in the electronic mu…
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Released 2002
Autotunes
BoytronicA Critical Review of Boytronic's Album Autotunes
Fans of the 80s new wave and synthpop scene may already be familiar with Boytronic. The German duo first came into th…
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Released 2005
Axes
ElectrelaneElectrelane's Axes Album - A Critical Review
Electrelane is a British indie rock band that became popular in the early 2000s. Their distinctive sound was influenc…
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Released 2003
Babylon Deluxe
PsycheInside the atmosphere of Psyche's Babylon Deluxe
Babylon Deluxe- Album Overview Psyche's "Babylon Deluxe," released in 1994, is a significant entry in the synth-pop a…
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Released 2022
Back From The Dead
HalestormBack From The Dead by Halestorm: expectations vs reality
Back From The Dead- Album Overview "Back From The Dead," released on October 26, 2022, marks Halestorm's fourth studi…
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Released 2009
Back in Blood
The 69 EyesDiving deep into Back in Blood by The 69 Eyes
Back in Blood- Album Overview Back in Blood, released in 2021, marks a significant entry in the discography of Finnis…
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