Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for gathering here today. We stand at a crucial juncture in our nation’s history, one that calls for introspection, courage, and, above all, unity. It is time to address the impact of Donald Trump’s presidency and the values we must uphold as we move forward.

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• Throughout his presidency, Trump has consistently used language that divides rather than unites. His rhetoric has fostered an environment of hostility, pitting Americans against one another based on race, religion, and political beliefs.
• Throughout his presidency, Trump has consistently used language that divides rather than unites. His rhetoric has fostered an environment of hostility, pitting Americans against one another based on race, religion, and political beliefs.

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• Trump’s actions have raised serious concerns about the integrity of our democratic institutions. From questioning the legitimacy of elections to undermining the press, he has eroded the very foundations of our democracy.
• We must stand firm in protecting our democratic values and ensure that every voice is heard and counted.

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1. Disregard for Science:

   • In the face of a global pandemic, Trump downplayed the severity of COVID-19, leading to unnecessary loss of life. His administration’s failure to prioritize science and public health has had devastating consequences.
   • We need leaders who listen to experts and prioritize the health and safety of all Americans.

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1. Environmental Neglect:

   • Trump’s policies have rolled back crucial environmental protections, putting our planet and future generations at risk. Climate change is not a hoax; it is a reality that demands urgent action.
   • We must advocate for policies that protect our environment and promote sustainability for the sake of our children and grandchildren.

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• Under Trump, issues of racial injustice have been exacerbated. The Black Lives Matter movement and calls for police reform highlight the urgent need for systemic change.
• We must stand in solidarity with those fighting for equality and justice, ensuring that every American has the right to live free from discrimination and fear.

In conclusion, we must learn from the past and strive for a future that embraces inclusivity, respect, and progress. Let us reject the divisive politics of the Trump era and work together to build a brighter, more equitable future for all. Together, we can rise above the challenges we face and create a nation that truly reflects the values we hold dear.

Thank you.

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Lehel P - Ales Iacta Est

Alea Iacta Est means "The Die Is Cast," which essentially means that we have reached a point of no return. This mysterious album has been made by a Lehal P (Emanuele Pescia), and as far as I can see (On Discogs), this might just be his debut. This debut has been released by Italian Industrial Ölocaust Records, both on CD and on cassette. 

The kind of futuristic dark-regy cover-artwork shows a...... a shape in darkness, with something circular behind it. Inside the booklet, we get to see his equipment, and an info list regarding the equipment used. The recording itself is a live-recording, which was recorded at the Hamlet Synthesized Festival in Castiglione Olona (Italy) on July 1st 2024. The album contains 10 tracks, 37+ minutes total. 

The first track is an intro. Starts with a smooth synth-drone, with a arabic´esque flute playing over it. Giving it an ancient desert/nomadic touch. Classic synth-keys comes in aswell, revealing a slowly built cinematic mood.  

The second track, Privo Moviment,o slowly fades in with the Intro, adding a nice atmospheric looped bass playing (real bass, I think). Nice ambient-electronica technoid/glitch rhythms and sounds are added, giving the track that nice futuristic feel. Looped guitar in there aswell, almost having a sort of jazzy kraut-rock feel here. Similar to Brian Eno in his 90s techno/electronica-ambient era. Beautiful sound, beautiful atmosphere. All is very good sofar. 

The third track, Interludio #1, goes straight into another place. More in the field of space-ambient here, in space, and in between the planets. A cool-sounding trumpet of some kind, heavenly and shimmering synth-work... sounds like something good is on the way. 

We jump straight into track 4, called Secondo Movimento. Which continues the sounds described above, slowly evolving into... ceremoniously melodic and dancy techno. With lots of lovely mechanical glitchy sounds, a perfect fusion between man and machine. The melody and the rhythms are absolutely breathtaking! This track could have been a huge dance hit back in the day of Faithless. Actually better than Faithless, sort of closer to the techno stuff by Norwegian Ulver.

Tracks 5 and 6, offcourse called Interludio #2 and Terzo Movimento. Slowly getting into deep ambient areas and back into glitchy electronica with trip-hop rhythms. Something is clattering, deep piano keys with drops of cold water in the night dropping down on your forehead. Noir mood in some metropolitan city in the future. There is also the sound of a reversed water-pibe aswell.  

There are a lot of reasons for me to continue to review the rest of the album, but I can assure you that the rest of it is a treat! A storytelling vibe with this, like I said earlier... a detective-movie set in the far future, maybe on some city located on the surface of the Moon... or Mars even. I´ve heard it... I don´t know... lost count... maybe 20 times by now, and I am still returning to it. Why? Cause it´s a great story told in sound, melodies, and rhythms. A classic melodic ambient-techno treat, everything is so damn well done and crispy!  

Band (Discogs):

https://www.discogs.com/artist/15112799-Lehel-P

Label (Official website):

https://cardinium.com/product/ior-tk-xxxv/

  

 Grodock - Gesammelte Hintergründe

The first album/release we are going to review in the year 2026. It's called Gesammelte Hintergründe (Collected Backgrounds). It is a compilation that gathers various recordings made between 2013 and 2023. Released on cassette (via Frenetic Magic Sounds) and on CD (via Krater Recordings). The CD comes in a beautiful digipack, with a textured feel. Painting showing various fruits in different stages of decomposition. The album contains 13 tracks, about 50 minutes in total.

The first track is called Goldene Garben (Intro). You don't really know what´s going on after you have pressed the play button. Ancient technology hums and creeks in a haunted factory, spirits float in and out of the rusty machines. A high-pitched tone, ghostly drones, gentle thumping in the distance... maybe the sound of someone drilling for oil out in the desert? Lovely mysterious intro indeed. 

The second track, Hab Acht (Be Careful), gets further into mysterious soundscapes. Listening to heavenly organ church-ambiance through a steel pipe. A deep tone, and the sound of cockroaches and someone... saying in German ´Hilf Mir´ (Help Me)... intense, heavenly, and surreal material here. Satisfying in a adventorous way. 

The third track, Das Halbe Abwesen (The Half Abscece), has more of an esoteric mood to it. Does remind me a bit of Maeror Tri (one of my favorite acts), ambient with a experamental, cinematic, and sort of post-rock edge to it. Melancholic stuff, very spiritual aswell. Hypnotic, melancholic, dreamy. 

The fourth track Abfertigung (Clearance). Gentle, harsh, dreamy drones, with the sound of rubber shoes in a gymnastics hall (I think). The drones can be described as if something is grinding itself on a huge church bell. Or is it the machine room connected with the gymnastics hall? 

The fifth track, Blicklos (Sightless). Kind of a black experience, imagine how sound can feel like when you're blind... or how sounds can change the way u think. Very subtle and very bass-heavy ambient minimalism at work here. And yeah, there are intriguing sounds behind that thick wall of bass! 

We jump a bit further to the seventh track called Farbe: Blau. One of my favorite tracks on the album. Feeling strangely nostalgic here (for some reason), temple sort of ritual music is going on. Sound of fingers on glass and crystal-clear steel bars. Like being inside a huge crystal cave. Strangely pleasant, incredibly soothing. 

There are 8 more tracks to further explore on this marvelous album. It´s ambient music for ambient freaks who need something new and interesting. And yes, it does sound new, and it does sound VERY interesting. I find it incredibly inspiring and intriguing. There are a lot of sound-wise themes that are getting thoroughly explored here; every track works as a unique piece on the album. Very hard to describe it with words, since it´s very spiritual and surreal. I can only say that it´s incredibly good, and that is all u need to know! 

Bandcamp (label):

https://audiophob.bandcamp.com/album/gesammelte-hintergr-nde