Appreciation and Discussion of Post-Rock

Aaron wrote: i don't mean to sound critical of the genre, but... 2. kids cry at the concerts (that's just plain gay, and what i mean by that is "over the top", seriously, it's amazing that the music does this to them, but the music is so damn sappy

At least you have valid criticisms to provide towards the genre.

BePinkTheater wrote: I'm fairly new to the genre, but I have fallen madly in love with it.   I'm very confident with my opinion that it is, in my eyes, it is the best genre of music to date. The emotional level and existential, calm state that it puts you in is simply incredible. I have many songs downloaded and such, but the only CDs I own are : ().Von,Yanqui U.X.O, and LYSFLATH. With what i have downloaded , i have a lot of Explosions in the sky and Mowgai too, but I havent been able to find any cds in stores.   Let's discuss this wonderful genre

The unfortunate part about post-rock is that there are legions of bands copying the sounds of the genre's big acts (GYBE, Explosions in the Sky and Mogwai), which has earned it sort of a bad reputation.  Here are some groups I would recommend who stear clear of this pitfall.

Tortoise - It could almost be said that they ARE one of the genre's big acts, but they're totally unique from the rest.
Envy - If you can stand some sceamed vocals, this is as beautiful and intense as music gets.  I hope to include them soon if the other post-rock team members are in agreement.
Jaga Jazzist - Jimbo gets credit for turning me on to these guys... not the genre's most traditional band, but very interesting and experimental music which I also hope to get included in the coming while.
Bell Orchestre - Upbeat post-rock?  It's as good a concept as it sounds.
Rachel's - A controversial entry amongst our team, it may be quite awhile before we actually see them included on the archives... but this is amazing, strongly neo-classical music which I've managed to absolutely fall in love with.

Personally I find the latest three (okay all except Von) Sigur Ros albums to be very good. Try Takk.

i just tried to find them, and it looks like Jaga Jazzist isn't even included in the archives...why is that?

BePinkTheater wrote: i just tried to find them, and it looks like Jaga Jazzist isn't even included in the archives...why is that?

I'm not that familiar with the genre really, but i do have GY!BE's Lift Yr Skinny Fists... and i think it's marvellous. Still need to explore Sigur Ros further, and i guess the genre as a whole. Not one of my priorities though, i have to say.

And yeah i wouldn't have said Jaga Jazzist are post-rock. I can understand why people would be inclined to say they have a post-rockiness to them, but i think they're more closely related to jazz.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Watching that video made interested in getting an album by them and got TNT wich I think is a masterpiece. I agree that they aren't post-rock if you compare them with other bands from the genre, but they have that certain sound that makes them part of the genre. You should check the album I mentioned earlier if you liked the video.

Aaron wrote: i don't mean to sound critical of the genre, but...1. the bands sound sappy2. kids cry at the concerts (that's just plain gay, and what i mean by that is "over the top", seriously, it's amazing that the music does this to them, but the music is so damn sappy3. i also didn't like the interviews i read with GYBE, although i do think their music is pretty good, but they carried the same pretentiousness about them that the mighty bands of the past did, they are just way more subtlepeace , love and good happiness stuffAaron

Your constant use of the term "gay" is really starting to bother me.

Am I wrong or haven't you been warned repeatedly about that?