Album Review: AmPm by Dufresne – A Hardcore Journey Worth Taking
Alright, let’s talk about AmPm, the 2009 album from Italian band Dufresne. If you’re into Metal and Rock with a Hardcore twist, this one might just hit the spot. Released under Wynona Records, it’s got that raw energy and grit you’d expect from an Italian Hardcore act, but with some surprises thrown in.
First off, can we take a moment for “While The City Sleeps”? This track is a total vibe. It starts off brooding, like you’re wandering through empty streets at 3 AM, but then BAM—it kicks into high gear with pounding drums and riffs sharp enough to cut glass. The vocals have this desperate edge, like they’re screaming right into your soul. I don’t know what it is about this song, but every time I hear it, I feel like I’m living in a movie montage where everything goes wrong before getting better. You know those songs that stick with you? Yeah, this is one of them.
Then there’s “Bagliori Nel Buio,” which feels like a punch to the gut—in a good way. It’s heavy as hell, but there’s also these little melodic moments that sneak up on you. Like when the guitar solo hits, it’s not flashy or overdone; it just fits perfectly, like finding money in your jeans pocket. And man, the lyrics (even though I only kinda-sorta understand Italian) give off this sense of struggle and hope all mixed together. It’s the kind of song that makes you wanna scream along even if you’re alone in your car.
The rest of the album keeps things interesting too. Tracks like “Midnight” and “Galaxy” bring their own flavors to the table, mixing aggression with unexpected hooks. Even though some tracks repeat titles (AM, PM), they never feel redundant because each version has its own personality. That’s something I really dig—Dufresne isn’t afraid to play around with structure instead of sticking to boring formulas.
What stands out most about AmPm is how unapologetically intense it is. There’s no filler here, no lazy attempts to soften the edges for mainstream appeal. This is Hardcore done right—raw, emotional, and full of heart. Plus, coming outta Italy in 2009? Not exactly the first place you think of for this style, which makes it even cooler.
So yeah, if you’re looking for an album that’ll wake you up and shake you around a bit, check out AmPm. Honestly, listening to it feels like rediscovering why you fell in love with music in the first place. Oh, and fun fact—I accidentally listened to this while trying to relax after work once, and let’s just say my chill vibes evaporated real quick. Sometimes chaos is exactly what you need!
