Explosions in the Sky - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone (2007)

This is one that I have been listening to a lot lately, as my friend Peter has lately really gotten me into post-rock. Explosions in the Sky are technically a post-rock band, but have gained prominence outside of the post-rock scene as well for their cinematic, elaborately developed guitar work, narratively styled instrumentals (what they refer to as "cathartic mini-symphonies"), and their enthusiastic and emotional live shows. Personally, this is my favorite album that they've done, but they are all fantastic. Within only the 45 minutes that this CD's duration lasts, I am moved every single time by the lengthy, beautiful crescendos and soaring melodies, carried by the drummer's distinct, heavy drumming style, the transcendental harmonies and melodies that carry you through a journey, and the occasional soft and piano-driven mellow sections. There are so many emotional climaxes within the album in both its loud and soft moments, and truly every moment on this work of art is a moment of enlightenment.

Genres: Post-rock, experimental rock, instrumental rock

1. "The Birth and Death of the Day" - 7:50
2. "Welcome, Ghosts" - 5:44
3. "It's Natural to Be Afraid" - 13:27
4. "What Do You Go Home To?" - 5:00
5. "Catastrophe and the Cure" - 7:56
6. "So Long, Lonesome" - 3:40

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Xploding Plastix - Amateur Girlfriends Go Proskirt Agents (2001)

Hey guys, once again I've been lazy and haven't posted in a little while but I have a gigantic list of albums to post up here many of which I will hopefully post in the near future. Here is a slight change of pace from the indie/folk albums I've been posting lately (I have tons more coming where those came from, though), with a nu-jazz/downtempo band called Xploding Plastix. I originally got this album from my friend Matt's blog (link in my blog description on the right), and fell in love with the originality this album spores. This Norwegian two-man band blends together elements of electrofunk/downtempo music with intense elements of jazz; each and every track is distinct in its own way, yet keeping a flowing mellow, smooth mood the whole way through. A very diverse and fun album, I hope you enjoy.

Genres: Nu-jazz, acid jazz, electrofunk, big beat, downtempo, electronica

1. "Sports, Not Heavy Crime" - 5:07
2. "Funnybones & Lazylegs" - 4:48
3. "6-Hours Starlight" - 3:22
4. "Behind the Eightball" - 4:50
5. "Single Stroke Ruffs" - 2:28
6. "Treat Me Mean, I Need The Reputation" - 4:58
7. "Relieved Beyond Repair" - 1:46
8. "Tintinnamputation" - 4:26
9. "More Powah To Yah" - 5:27
10. "Having Smarter Babies" - 4:57
11. "Far-Flung Tonic" - 4:52
12. "Happy Jizz Girls" - 2:54
13. "Doubletalk Gets Through To You" - 5:24
14. "Comatose Luck" - 3:40

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