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I have to admit, im fairly ignorant as far as Post-rock goes.  The only album i have is Agaetis Byrun by Sigur Ros, which i thought was pretty boring after five or so listens.  It is certainly peaceful, but it fails to capture my attention.  Does anyone have recommendations for an album that might break me into this genre?
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On regards to putting Yowie in RIO

That sound fair. If anyone wants to hear them I could only find one song and its on their myspace. 

http://www.myspace.com/yowie


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Post-rock? What? When?

Good to see people liking this genre and having the "patience" to listen to the bands mentioned. Tongue

Originally posted by Atomic_Rooster Atomic_Rooster wrote:

I have to admit, im fairly ignorant as far as Post-rock goes.  The only album i have is Agaetis Byrun by Sigur Ros, which i thought was pretty boring after five or so listens.  It is certainly peaceful, but it fails to capture my attention.  Does anyone have recommendations for an album that might break me into this genre?

There are many albums to help you get into the genre, but first I would like some info on your musical taste to give you a good starting point.

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Godspeed You Black Emperor is certainly very good.  Other than that, I have little experience with the genre, and I won't until I get more moneyCry.
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^^^ What are you planning to get next?

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I'm always shocked whenever people talk about Post rock, how little mention () gets.
IMO it is the greatest album ever recorded. There is simply nothing better. It has the perfect blend of beauty, ethereal moods, and driving melodies. I listen to it at lest twice a day...
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Originally posted by BePinkTheater BePinkTheater wrote:

I'm always shocked whenever people talk about Post rock, how little mention () gets.
IMO it is the greatest album ever recorded. There is simply nothing better. It has the perfect blend of beauty, ethereal moods, and driving melodies. I listen to it at lest twice a day...


I like this album, but I need to be in a certain mood to appreciate it. I don't have the same problem with the other Sigur Ros albums except that I only listen to Agaetis Byrjum at mornings or nights and never in the day, but with () I need to be sad or in a melancholic mood in wich I rarely am. Still a great album.

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Originally posted by Atomic_Rooster Atomic_Rooster wrote:

I have to admit, im fairly ignorant as far as Post-rock goes.  The only album i have is Agaetis Byrun by Sigur Ros, which i thought was pretty boring after five or so listens.  It is certainly peaceful, but it fails to capture my attention.  Does anyone have recommendations for an album that might break me into this genre?


If Sigur Ros' sedated tranqulity bores you, try some 65daysofstatic.
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65 days is like the coffee of prog
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My favorite part of post-rock is that it encompasses many styles throughout it's influences - listen to a band like Pelican and you'll hear some metal, or listen to Do Make Say Think/Tortiose and there's some jazz... or better yet, some Magyar Posse can offer you a slightly classical sound.

I'm a big fan of what post-rock is doing for music, as it's moving away from the simplistic forms of modern pop music. While the music itself isn't usually too complex, the form of a post-rock song definitely varies and shows some more artful treatment of dynamics.

Good stuff, overall.
Go and listen to my music.

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Originally posted by OpethGuitarist OpethGuitarist wrote:

65 days is like the coffee of prog


details? as I don't like coffee...Wink
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I’m not sure either of the decline of prog- metal. A couple of Tool’s albums have managed to cart at #1 in the US. As far as I’m concerned that has not happened since 1977 with Going for the One.

 

That said Sigur Ros has achieved tremendous success also, and their latest album Takk… has gone gold in two countries after just a year or so.

 

In conclusion both genres are growing and expect to see the two intertwine. Tongue
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Originally posted by Australian Australian wrote:

I’m not sure either of the decline of prog- metal. A couple of Tool’s albums have managed to cart at #1 in the US. As far as I’m concerned that has not happened since 1977 with Going for the One.

 

That said Sigur Ros has achieved tremendous success also, and their latest album Takk… has gone gold in two countries after just a year or so.

 

In conclusion both genres are growing and expect to see the two intertwine. Tongue



Neurosis, Isis, Pelican, Cult of Luna, Irepress, Red Sparrowes... I think the two have already intertwined quite firmly.
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Perfect, it has already begun. The two go togeather well IMO. Smile
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Points: 5908 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 02 2006 at 05:41
Just remembered - I also have BELL ORCHESTRE's album and EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY's The Rescue, both great. Also I'm trying to write my stuff of that kind
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Originally posted by chamberry chamberry wrote:

Originally posted by BePinkTheater BePinkTheater wrote:

I'm always shocked whenever people talk about Post rock, how little mention () gets.
IMO it is the greatest album ever recorded. There is simply nothing better. It has the perfect blend of beauty, ethereal moods, and driving melodies. I listen to it at lest twice a day...


I like this album, but I need to be in a certain mood to appreciate it. I don't have the same problem with the other Sigur Ros albums except that I only listen to Agaetis Byrjum at mornings or nights and never in the day, but with () I need to be sad or in a melancholic mood in wich I rarely am. Still a great album.
See that's what alot of people say, but with me it's not so. The music puts me in that mood.
I just love it. But all post rock is just incredible
I can strangle a canary in a tin can and it would be really original, but that wouldn't save it from sounding like utter sh*t.
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Originally posted by Prog-jester Prog-jester wrote:

EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY's The Rescue, great.


As I say, it is a wonderful album. Smile

How is Bell Orchestre, in your opinion? I'm interested.
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Originally posted by Bryan Bryan wrote:

Originally posted by Australian Australian wrote:

I’m not sure either of the decline of prog- metal. A couple of Tool’s albums have managed to cart at #1 in the US. As far as I’m concerned that has not happened since 1977 with Going for the One.

 

That said Sigur Ros has achieved tremendous success also, and their latest album Takk… has gone gold in two countries after just a year or so.

 

In conclusion both genres are growing and expect to see the two intertwine. Tongue



Neurosis, Isis, Pelican, Cult of Luna, Irepress, Red Sparrowes... I think the two have already intertwined quite firmly.
 
Agreed.
 
Many progressive Metal and Avant bands also use post-rock elements, e.g. maudlin of the Well, Kayo Dot, Novembre(latest), Agalloch(the two last albums).
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Points: 4981 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 02 2006 at 08:51
Originally posted by chamberry chamberry wrote:

^^^ What are you planning to get next?
 
Well, I hope to buy some GYBE, as of now I've only heard it on the radio.  Then I'll probably move to Sigur Ros.  If they impress me as well, I might move beyond that, but I have no idea where.
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Points: 1655 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 02 2006 at 12:22
@ rico

by coffee i mean its energetic, lively, upbeat, etc.

great to start your day with, both coffee and 65days
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