Post-Rock Thread

Mojo · 10-25-2009, 05:32 PM

EiTS = Explosions in the Sky

The middle section of that track is done to perfection, in my opinion.

clutnuckle · 11-20-2009, 09:47 PM

'Dream's End Come True' by World's End Girlfriend is absolutely badass. I guess it's not all Post-Rock, but generally.

Anyways, it's incredible.

jackhammer · 11-21-2009, 04:56 PM

Is it just me or is the whole Post Rock thing getting very very stale now? I was revisiting a few bands earlier this week such as Do, Make, Say, Think and there are so many bands that sound virtually the same. I love atmospheric stuff but the scene has it's fair share of copycat bands with no identity of their own. Bands such as Soul Of The Phoenix who are using more Electronica and branching off a little genre wise are far more appealing to me these days.

Mojo · 11-21-2009, 05:01 PM

Post rock, for me, has never been about originality. I've been pretty much aware of the similarities between bands throughout, it's just never bothered me too much. I know what to expect from a post-rock band.

jackhammer · 11-21-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

Post rock, for me, has never been about originality. I've been pretty much aware of the similarities between bands throughout, it's just never bothered me too much. I know what to expect from a post-rock band.

I know what to expect too but I have come to the stage where I know I can delete at least 25% of my Post Rock folder and not miss it. I realise that genres generally do what they say on the tin but I personally am becoming a little bored of the same old song structure and sound. I guess it's why bands such as 65daysofstatic (with their electronic influences) and Sgt (Math Rock tinges) are listened too more frequently by myself.

I just feel that not enough bands are making enough effort in the genre and because Post Rock generally eschews vocals, the need to stand out a little from the crowd is more preferable to me these days.

Seltzer · 11-21-2009, 05:41 PM

I lost interest in the post rock/metal thing a while ago. The only bands I still listen to are ISIS, Neurosis, Red Sparowes and Jakob from time to time.

Mind you, Mono is coming here and I might see them despite the fact I've heard they're boring live. Tickets are cheap anyway.

LoathsomePete · 11-21-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Seltzer

I lost interest in the post rock/metal thing a while ago. The only bands I still listen to are ISIS, Neurosis, Red Sparowes and Jakob from time to time.

Mind you, Mono is coming here and I might see them despite the fact I've heard they're boring live. Tickets are cheap anyway.

I'm listening to Hymn To the Immortal Wind right now and while it's an absolutely stellar album, it doesn't sound like something I'd want to see live.

sidewinder · 11-21-2009, 11:05 PM

I agree with you LoathsomePete, the genre is saturated with bands that sound virtually the same. And without vocals, it's really hard to distinguish yourself. But the genre itself requires a lot of patience. The more you get familiar with a band or album, the more you can differentiate it from others. And even then yes they can be very similar. I could probably also delete a good chunk of mine and not miss them. When it's good it's good but it's not a genre I plan to fully explore like I do other genres, because it's kind of pointless after a while.

I feel the same about electronic sometimes, since much of it is instrumental. But I'm a little better at picking out the useless stuff there. It doesn't take as long to figure out if something is too simplistic or too much of a copycat, or quality.

I think really it boils down to it being instrumental. Take punk, alternative rock, grunge, metal, etc. Now remove vocals. Granted some bands will stand out from the rest, but the rest will sound samey very quickly.

LoathsomePete · 11-21-2009, 11:32 PM

I really like my post-rock and post-metal bands, but I wouldn't be jumping up and down to go see many of them live. I've spent a lot of time this year digging up new bands and reacquainting myself with ones who've fallen off my radar. There's been a lot of good releases this year, Pelican's album What We All Come To Need, Russian Circle's Geneva, Mono's Hynm To The Immortal Wind just to name a few. I find the music is really good for writing as the absence of lyrics means there's nothing interfering with my thought process.

sidewinder · 11-21-2009, 11:43 PM

For me it's great reading and working music, for the same reason that there are no lyrics to distract. Same reason I listen to so much electronic and instrumental hip hop.

10-25-2009, 05:32 PM	#321 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	EiTS = Explosions in the Sky The middle section of that track is done to perfection, in my opinion. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

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jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Is it just me or is the whole Post Rock thing getting very very stale now? I was revisiting a few bands earlier this week such as Do, Make, Say, Think and there are so many bands that sound virtually the same. I love atmospheric stuff but the scene has it's fair share of copycat bands with no identity of their own. Bands such as Soul Of The Phoenix who are using more Electronica and branching off a little genre wise are far more appealing to me these days. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

11-21-2009, 05:01 PM	#324 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Post rock, for me, has never been about originality. I've been pretty much aware of the similarities between bands throughout, it's just never bothered me too much. I know what to expect from a post-rock band. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

11-21-2009, 05:41 PM	#326 (permalink)
Seltzer Fish in the percolator! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,870	I lost interest in the post rock/metal thing a while ago. The only bands I still listen to are ISIS, Neurosis, Red Sparowes and Jakob from time to time. Mind you, Mono is coming here and I might see them despite the fact I've heard they're boring live. Tickets are cheap anyway. __________________ In the Court of King Crimson \| Last.fm \| RYM

11-21-2009, 11:05 PM	#328 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	I agree with you LoathsomePete, the genre is saturated with bands that sound virtually the same. And without vocals, it's really hard to distinguish yourself. But the genre itself requires a lot of patience. The more you get familiar with a band or album, the more you can differentiate it from others. And even then yes they can be very similar. I could probably also delete a good chunk of mine and not miss them. When it's good it's good but it's not a genre I plan to fully explore like I do other genres, because it's kind of pointless after a while. I feel the same about electronic sometimes, since much of it is instrumental. But I'm a little better at picking out the useless stuff there. It doesn't take as long to figure out if something is too simplistic or too much of a copycat, or quality. I think really it boils down to it being instrumental. Take punk, alternative rock, grunge, metal, etc. Now remove vocals. Granted some bands will stand out from the rest, but the rest will sound samey very quickly. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

11-20-2009, 09:47 PM	#322 (permalink)
clutnuckle Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: -_-_-_-_~__~-~_-`_`-~_-`-~-~ Posts: 1,276	'Dream's End Come True' by World's End Girlfriend is absolutely badass. I guess it's not all Post-Rock, but generally. Anyways, it's incredible.

11-21-2009, 11:32 PM	#329 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I really like my post-rock and post-metal bands, but I wouldn't be jumping up and down to go see many of them live. I've spent a lot of time this year digging up new bands and reacquainting myself with ones who've fallen off my radar. There's been a lot of good releases this year, Pelican's album What We All Come To Need, Russian Circle's Geneva, Mono's Hynm To The Immortal Wind just to name a few. I find the music is really good for writing as the absence of lyrics means there's nothing interfering with my thought process. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

11-21-2009, 11:43 PM	#330 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	For me it's great reading and working music, for the same reason that there are no lyrics to distract. Same reason I listen to so much electronic and instrumental hip hop. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.