SonOF
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I have really gotten into post-rock/shoegaze/art rock, etc. as of late. I hate stupid genre labels, but for those confused about what type of music I am referring to, I like wikipedia's definition of what is considered "post-rock."
Post-rock is a music genre characterized by the use of musical instruments commonly associated with rock music, but utilizing rhythms, harmonies, melodies, timbre, and chord progressions that are not found in rock tradition. Simply put, it is the use of 'rock instrumentation' for non-rock purposes. Practitioners of the genre's style typically produce instrumental music
As a huge metal head, I find that a lot of this post-rock shares some qualities with heavy metal, which may be the reason I enjoy it so much (I think my increased opiate use also plays a part; but I digress
). Post-rock songs often build up to a thundering climax, and the sound is downright heavy, although not in the metal sense. I find that a lot of other people who are into metal, as well as some that play metal or heavier music enjoy this stuff (I have read interviews with metal artists who speak highly of some of these post-rock bands). I especially like post-rock that doesn't include vocals, as I find this to be even better to listen to while I am doing some work, or resting. And you'd be surprised how easily a bad vocalist can ruin a good band.
Anyhow, enough pontificating. The point of this thread is to suggest some bands that fall into this genre (or definition). Some of the bands may cross genres, but have some of the same aspects described in the definition above (so don't get all label crazy..."That band isn't post-rock, they are drone!").
Post-rock that I currently dig:
Mogwai (at times, as heavy a non-metal band as you will find)
Explosions in the Sky
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Red Sparowes
Russian Circles
Explosions in the Sky
Mono
Pelican
The Album Leaf
Isis (fall more onto the metal side of things)
Do Make Say Think
Jesu
So please share some other bands that you think I would like, and as mentioned refrain from the "so and so isn't post-rock!" BS comments.
Post-rock is a music genre characterized by the use of musical instruments commonly associated with rock music, but utilizing rhythms, harmonies, melodies, timbre, and chord progressions that are not found in rock tradition. Simply put, it is the use of 'rock instrumentation' for non-rock purposes. Practitioners of the genre's style typically produce instrumental music
As a huge metal head, I find that a lot of this post-rock shares some qualities with heavy metal, which may be the reason I enjoy it so much (I think my increased opiate use also plays a part; but I digress
). Post-rock songs often build up to a thundering climax, and the sound is downright heavy, although not in the metal sense. I find that a lot of other people who are into metal, as well as some that play metal or heavier music enjoy this stuff (I have read interviews with metal artists who speak highly of some of these post-rock bands). I especially like post-rock that doesn't include vocals, as I find this to be even better to listen to while I am doing some work, or resting. And you'd be surprised how easily a bad vocalist can ruin a good band.Anyhow, enough pontificating. The point of this thread is to suggest some bands that fall into this genre (or definition). Some of the bands may cross genres, but have some of the same aspects described in the definition above (so don't get all label crazy..."That band isn't post-rock, they are drone!").
Post-rock that I currently dig:
Mogwai (at times, as heavy a non-metal band as you will find)
Explosions in the Sky
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Red Sparowes
Russian Circles
Explosions in the Sky
Mono
Pelican
The Album Leaf
Isis (fall more onto the metal side of things)
Do Make Say Think
Jesu
So please share some other bands that you think I would like, and as mentioned refrain from the "so and so isn't post-rock!" BS comments.
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