Members english_bob Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 Man, what a boring album. Post-rock should not have to equal post-interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Pain-MD Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 It's alright, but there is far more interesting stuff out there. Ehh - they say that they don't even consider themselves PR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kidgloves Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 Ha. Duly noted. But we shall agree to disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted June 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 It's alright, but there is far more interesting stuff out there. Ehh - they say that they don't even consider themselves PR. Recommendations? I like the idea of post-rock and the whole instrumental guitar thing, but this isn't quite pushing my buttons. Improving slightly on a second listen, with the volume up higher, but still a little meh, and all the songs still sound the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NetStar Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 Yes, explosions in the sky need to be cranked up really. I always recommend 65daysofstatic for "post rock" but a bit beefed up. They have their slower tracks, still though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Pain-MD Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 Toe, Pele and The Mercury Program are three great PR bands. If you don't like any of these, then there is no hope for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pointer Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 What's that Japanese instrumental band called - Mono was it? I recall thinking they were pretty heavy while retaining the feel of that genre of bands, maybe check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted June 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 I should point out that it's not really the heaviness that I felt was lacking from EITS, more... variety. There's only so many crescendos in 6/8 with arpeggiating clean guitars a man can stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hupia Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 I agree with many of those things man. Imho, EITS are a bit overrated. Nothing against them though, just not the most interesting band to me. You might have already heard these, but check out: Mogwai God Is An Astronaut Red Sparowes Pelican Russian Circles Those last 2 are sometimes considered post metal, but its all good stuff. The other recommended bands are also really good Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshredder Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 Godspeed You! Black Emperor are my fave PR band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted June 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 Godspeed You! Black Emperor are my fave PR band Been there, done that. GY!BE were the band that got me interested in this sort of thing back in '99 when all the magazines were hyping them as some pre-millenial herald of the apocalypse and the collapse of society or some {censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NetStar Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 Been there, done that. GY!BE were the band that got me interested in this sort of thing back in '99 when all the magazines were hyping them as some pre-millenial herald of the apocalypse and the collapse of society or some {censored}. This is why I gave up on the NME and not a moment too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted June 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 This is why I gave up on the NME and not a moment too soon.It started to go downhill when they stopped regularly reviewing (and slating) gigs by scenester never-was-es The Kinky Machine. I think they still had some shreds of credibility back then... I don't think I would have heard GY!BE or Sigur Ros (or lots of other interesting stuff) if not for NME. Wouldn't touch it with a {censored}ty stick now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rushfan Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 "The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place" Give the human race time, and it will be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NetStar Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 It started to go downhill when they stopped regularly reviewing (and slating) gigs by scenester never-was-es The Kinky Machine. I think they still had some shreds of credibility back then... I don't think I would have heard GY!BE or Sigur Ros (or lots of other interesting stuff) if not for NME. Wouldn't touch it with a {censored}ty stick now though. No you're right, I'm sure they championed good stuff - but as you say, the Hype was probably and still is now, ridiculous.Plus the stuff they rave about these days, less than half it is anywhere near that amazing.I have largely given up on music magazine.NME is just out to try and start trends.Kerrang! just sucks the collective dicks of the latest pop punkAnd I'm too young for Q or Mojo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted June 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 I'm too young for Q or Mojo.I'm not I went through a big MOJO phase a few years back. They featured lots of interesting old music, and were big promoters of alt-country in the UK. Still, none of the UK music magazines are something I'd consider buying unless the main feature was on someone I really liked, and {censored} Rolling Stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SharkMinusBear Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 wow, I loved that album. such awesome melody ideas and harmony. It didn't impact at first like russian circles- enter, but it is still a solid album. How Strange, Innocence is probably my second favorite from them. And Greet Death is probably my favorite song from them.... so fun to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fatso Forgottso Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 Check out Gorguts - great, innovative post-rock from Quebec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SharkMinusBear Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 I always recommend 65daysofstatic for "post rock" but a bit beefed up. They have their slower tracks, still though. yea that's a good one. it's like mathrock electronic music meets post rock, cool stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ben_allison Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 It's my favourite album; or close, at least. If you think it's boring, it's probably a direct reflection on your intelligence. "It needz moar samplz and {censored}ed up {censored}!" The emotive, and communicative power of simple lines playing off each other is astounding. The album has such breathtakingly understated elegance to it, I wouldn't expect your average joe to "get" it. You can almost hear the lyrics on First Breath After a Coma. This is a feat not even some of the most cherished classical pieces can achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fatso Forgottso Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 It's my favourite album; or close, at least.If you think it's boring, it's probably a direct reflection on your intelligence."It needz moar samplz and {censored}ed up {censored}!"The emotive, and communicative power of simple lines playing off each other is astouncing. The album has such breathtakingly understated elegance to it, I wouldn't expect your average joe to "get" it.You can almost hear the lyrics on First Breath After a Coma. This is a feat not even some of the most cherished classical pieces can achieve. Oh my god are you serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jumbo Fuzz Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 If you think it's boring, it's probably a direct reflection on your intelligence. Jesus, I like this album, but I am not going to crucify the guy for not liking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ben_allison Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 Oh my god are you serious? Case in point'd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SharkMinusBear Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 I mean I said it was a great album, but they got nothing on Bach and Ludwig Van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted June 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 It's my favourite album; or close, at least. If you think it's boring, it's probably a direct reflection on your intelligence. "It needz moar samplz and {censored}ed up {censored}!" I expected a better argument than "if you don't like what I like, then you're stupid and I'm clever" from you.I stand by my initial assessment. All the songs sound the same, and the band rely on a very limited palette of compositional techniques, and the quiet, louder LOUDEST thing gets really old by the time it's finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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