Song Reviews

A Beautiful Dark Love Story by Cradle of Filth – Nymphetamine (Fix) – Song Review

This week I bring, again, Liv Kristine, but collaborating with a classic metal band, Cradle of Filth.   The Band Cradle of Filth is an English metal band, formed in 1991. They were black metal at the beginning, but have evolved more into symphonic, gothic metal throughout the years. The lyrics tend towards gothic literature and poetry, and the aesthetics mix horror films and dark imagery.    The Singer Liv Kristine Espenæs is a Norwegian singer.…

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A Hidden Gem by Liv Kristine – Love Decay – Song Review

The Singer Liv Kristine Espenæs is a Norwegian singer who has been the singer of many gothic bands like Theatre of Tragedy, and Leaves’ Eyes. Currently, she is in Midnattsol with her sister, Carmen Elise Espenæs. She also has her solo career and has collaborated with many other bands and artists through the years. She has a soprano vocal range. The Guest Singer Michelle Darkness (Michael Huber) is a German singer of the gothic metal…

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A Tribute to the King – Alannah Myles – Black Velvet – Song Review

The Singer Alannah Myles, Canadian singer. Her biggest hit is Black Velvet, she won a Grammy for Best Female Rock Performance and a Juno Award for it.  She had it all (voice and looks) to be a successful artist. Even though she had a couple of other hits, the singer did not receive a lot of money, due to bad negotiations with her record company at that time, Atlantic Records, so she was always struggling…

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Gothic Collaboration – Sündenrausch – Original Sin – Song Review

The Band Sündenrausch (Sin Intoxication) is a German gothic metal band. Formed in 2011 in Hamburg. In the beginning, they played music that inclined more to a pop-rock sound, but then they slowly turned to a darker-heavy style. Band Members Kira Sinister – vocals Michael Albers – guitar Jonathan Murphy – bass (live) Jörn Schwarzburger – drums (live)     The Album Original Sin is Sündenrausch‘s third studio album. It was released on March 18, 2022.…

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My Thoughts On

My 3 Favorite Chilean Bands to Celebrate this September 18th

Chile’s national day is celebrated on September, 18th. It marks the beginning of the Chilean Independence process, in 1810, from Spain. We usually celebrate this national holiday with a barbecue and our families and friends.  The music that is listened to is cumbia, reggaeton, and other Latin rhythms. But since this is a rock website, I will proceed to make a mini bio of my three favorite Chilean bands and make a list of five…

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Album Reviews

A Whole Vibe with Bad Omens – The Death of Peace of Mind – Album Review

The Band  Bad Omens is a metalcore American band. Noah Sebastian began the band in 2015 with some friends, after leaving the band Immoralist, in which he played the guitar.  Band Members  Noah Sebastian – vocals Nicholas Ruffilo – bass  Joakim Karlsson – guitar Nick Folio – drums The Album The Death of Peace of Mind is their third studio album. It was released on February 25, 2022.  I got to know the band because…

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A 90s Dark Classic by Fiona Apple – Criminal – Song Review

I keep going down the ’90s rabbit hole, I don’t know why, but these songs continue to pop up in my memory. The Singer Fiona Apple is an American singer and songwriter. She played classical piano from an early age and started to compose at eight years old. She has received various awards, including three Grammys. The Album Tidal is Fiona’s debut album. It was released on July 23, 1996. She started to compose these…

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A Psychedelic Tune with Edwyn Collins – A Girl Like You – Flashback Song Review

I keep reminiscing about the 90s with this song. It brings memories of my teenage and school years. When life was simpler and besides studying, I spent my days watching MTV’s music videos and listening to albums from top to bottom in one sitting. The Singer Edwyn Collins is a Scottish musician. He was the singer of the 80s post-punk band Orange Juice. After his band split, he became a solo artist. The Album  Gorgeous George…

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A Feminist Anthem with Alanis Morissette – You Oughta Know – Flashback Song Review

The Singer Alanis Morissette is a Canadian alternative rock singer with a powerful voice that has been internationally famous since the 90s. She became a strong feminist icon with her music and lyrics, especially with the song You Oughta Know and the album, where it belongs. The Album Jagged Little Pill, is Morissette’s third studio album. It was released on June 13th, 1995. The album reached a big commercial international success, featuring hit tracks like…

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The Boys Are Back – The Hives – The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons – Album Review

The Band The Hives are a Swedish band formed in 1993. They play garage rock mixed with fast-paced punk.  They’re super known for having great interaction with the audience at their live shows. Pelle, the singer, stage-dives or does crazy movements, along with the other members. It’s really fun to watch.     Band Members Pelle Almqvist – vocals Niklas Almqvist – guitar Vigilante Carlstroem – guitar The Johan and Only – bass guitar Chris Dangerous…

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