Post-Rock Thread (ambient, country, genre, quote, artists)

[Frewen]

Whoops! -pts for observation pour moi :/

Been listening to ambient-styled post-rock along the lines of GIAA recently: Hammock, The American Dollar, Emery Reel etc

Finally got 'round to listening to Joy For Eternity's album; it's not bad at all!

[pheurton]

Originally Posted by sleepy jack

Radio Ballet: A Post-Rock & Ambient Mix


1. A Silver Mt. Zion "More Action! Less Tears!"
2. 5 Niggaz 2 Blades "Sky rockets in flight. Burmese afternoon delight."
3. ...Of Sinking Ships "The Last Signal..."
4. This Will Destroy You "Quiet"
5. Joy Wants Eternity "What Fell Down From The Moon Last Night"
6. Library Tapes "Skiss Av Löv"
7. Eluvium "Radio Ballet"
8. Monroe Transfer "A Long Fall & No-One To Catch You"
9. Destroyalldreamers "The Sky Was Glorious For A Moment"
10. Youth Pictures Of Florence Henderson "I've Got a Picture of You Boss"
11. Explosions in the Sky "The Long Spring"
12. God is an Astronaut "Elysian Fields"
13. A Red Season Shade "Dwaze Zaken"
14. 65daysofstatic "Radio Protector"
15. Yndi Halda "Dash and Blast"
16. Bright Red Paper "D is for Dead Sea"
17. Sigur Rós "Vaka"

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definitely the greatest song on this mix imo

[cabangbangq]

I like the idea of Sigur Ros, but I can't stand the singer, can anyone please reccomend me similar groups?

[jackhammer]

Originally Posted by cabangbangq

I like the idea of Sigur Ros, but I can't stand the singer, can anyone please reccomend me similar groups?

Stafraenn Hakon is remarkably similar to Sigur Ros but sings in English:

MySpace.com - Stafrænn Hákon - ReykjavÃ*k / Copenhagen, IS - Alternative / Experimental / Ambient - www.myspace.com/shakon

New album Gummi is good but is a virtual carbon copy of Sigur Ros.

[Civic Depreciator]

Where's the appreciation for Jessamine, Labradford, Laika, Main, Jim O'Rourke, and Ui. Somehow, some of my favorite post-rock/experimental bands were left off. Nonetheless, some great bands have already been mentioned.

[Demonoid]

No one mentioned russian circles or cult of luna yet?!
Check out Russian circles - Enter & Cult Of Luna - Somewhere Along the Highway, The Beyond, Eternal Kingdom(Their 2008 release).
All are excellent albums.

Nice thread though...discovered quite a few lesser known post-rock bands.

[jackhammer]

Some of my favourite Post Rock albums:

Pan American-360 Business 360 Bypass
Mark Hollis- S.T
Anoice-Remmings
Tijuana Mon Amour Broadcasting Inc-Cold Jubilee (of the snowqueen)
Kayo Dot-Dowsing Anemone With Copper tongue
September Collective-All The Birds Were Anarchists
Pg.Lost-Yes I Am
God Is An Astronaut-A Moment Of Stillness
Mogwai-Zidane A 21st Century Portrait
Explosions In The Sky-How Strange, Innocence
Do Make Say Think-Besides

[Boskov]

Is Kayo Dot really post rock? I know they have some Post Rock Tendencies, mainly in Choirs of the Eye, but not enough to warrant a Post Rock tag.

I generally just put them in the "amazing" genre, anyways.

[jackhammer]

Originally Posted by Boskov

Is Kayo Dot really post rock? I know they have some Post Rock Tendencies, mainly in Choirs of the Eye, but not enough to warrant a Post Rock tag.

I generally just put them in the "amazing" genre, anyways.

It's the easiest bracket to put them into. You could easily replace that with Film Soundtracks as a lot of post rock uses the same deconstructionial soundscapes prevalent on many soundtracks. I personally cannot stand the term 'Post Rock' and would much prefer to use something like 'Ambient Rock' but the tag has already stuck!

[Boskov]

Originally Posted by jackhammer

It's the easiest bracket to put them into. You could easily replace that with Film Soundtracks as a lot of post rock uses the same deconstructionial soundscapes prevalent on many soundtracks. I personally cannot stand the term 'Post Rock' and would much prefer to use something like 'Ambient Rock' but the tag has already stuck!

While I dislike pidgeonholing, I really can't think of a better suited name than post-rock for some bands. But yes, it is a rather bizarre term that has spawned a plethora of rediculous subgenres that borders on tedium.

Post Progressive?