The Post-Rock Thread - Page 13

onebloodonelife · 11-03-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by phanan

I'll be purchasing the physical CD from them online.

And I'm not someone who usually tells people what to buy, but if there is one band that needs the support, it's this one. Just reading about how broke they are should be enough to convince people. I'd hate to see them not be able to do this anymore because they couldn't afford it.

So true. I think they also got their equipment stolen at some point in the last few months, if I'm remembering which band it was correctly.

martha · 11-04-2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by onebloodonelife

I think they also got their equipment stolen at some point in the last few months, if I'm remembering which band it was correctly.

Pelican did, in Rome.

powerhour24 · 11-04-2008, 09:07 AM

GIAA did as well in the US.

martha · 11-04-2008, 10:10 AM

What the hell?

powerhour24 · 11-04-2008, 11:12 AM

And I missed their Boston show, might have been my only opportunity to see them as well.

u2popmofo · 11-04-2008, 11:22 AM

Is God Is an Astronaut a Mogwai-lite band? I've yet to hear anything by them, but I've sorta become jaded on a lot of the lesser post-rock bands, as far too many sorta blend together... Regardless, I respect you opinions enough to want to know more.

powerhour24 · 11-04-2008, 03:29 PM

No not really, a lot of their material doesn't tend toward the darker angle that Mogwai takes (although some does), and their sound is much more a blend of electronic music and post-rock, so its less the building a wall of sound with regular instrument sounds that Mogwai features (in their actual playing, obvious they have their odd sonic experimental elements thrown in as well), but they do both have similar building bigger and bigger sounds around the repetition of themes/motives. I'm sure there's an influence, but GIAA definitely have their own sound as well, give 'em a try.

u2popmofo · 11-04-2008, 04:18 PM

Nowhere, including allmusic, has any album reviews.

What would you guys recommend first, one of the past albums or the new one?

u2popmofo · 11-04-2008, 04:31 PM

I listened to some clips on iTunes, they sound great I hate ALL of you!

Now tell me what is the best to look into first.

powerhour24 · 11-04-2008, 07:05 PM

"All is Violent, All is Bright" is my favorite, haven't finished listening to the new one, but its much more subdued than their previous material.

phanan · 11-04-2008, 08:54 PM

All Is Violent, All Is Bright and Far From Refuge.

The new one is incredible as well.

phanan · 11-04-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by powerhour24

No not really, a lot of their material doesn't tend toward the darker angle that Mogwai takes (although some does), and their sound is much more a blend of electronic music and post-rock, so its less the building a wall of sound with regular instrument sounds that Mogwai features (in their actual playing, obvious they have their odd sonic experimental elements thrown in as well), but they do both have similar building bigger and bigger sounds around the repetition of themes/motives. I'm sure there's an influence, but GIAA definitely have their own sound as well, give 'em a try.

Agreed. The electronic elements are what make their sound stand out a bit more. Also, their songs tend to be more compact, more structured as individual songs instead of long, connecting pieces of music.

onebloodonelife · 11-05-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by martha

Pelican did, in Rome.

I hadn't heard about Pelican's stuff getting stolen.

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Originally Posted by u2popmofo

Is God Is an Astronaut a Mogwai-lite band? I've yet to hear anything by them, but I've sorta become jaded on a lot of the lesser post-rock bands, as far too many sorta blend together... Regardless, I respect you opinions enough to want to know more.

They're pretty different from Mogwai, in my opinion. Like others have said, they use a lot more electronic elements than most of the post-rock bands I listen to. I'd say my favorite is "All is Violent, All is Bright," but "Far From Refuge" is really good as well.

phanan · 11-07-2008, 06:32 AM

Ordered the GIAA CD today.

powerhour24 · 11-08-2008, 12:33 AM

I still have to listen to the whole thing in order, but I like what I've heard. Much more mellow than their previous stuff though, good to have some different tone in their catalog though.

phanan · 11-17-2008, 09:45 PM

Anyone listened to the new This Is Your Captain Speaking yet?

It's beautiful.

u2popmofo · 11-17-2008, 09:47 PM

Martha, why the hell don't you listen to Mogwai? Please explain yourself.

u2popmofo · 11-17-2008, 09:47 PM

Also, God is an Astronaut CDs apparently don't exist in Utah. I will have to order.

phanan · 11-17-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by u2popmofo

Also, God is an Astronaut CDs apparently don't exist in Utah. I will have to order.

Yeah, they don't exist anywhere. I purchased all mine online from them.

u2popmofo · 11-17-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by phanan

Yeah, they don't exist anywhere. I purchased all mine online from them.

Who the hell do cd stores think they are?

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11-04-2008, 09:07 AM	#243
powerhour24 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 11,646 Local Time: 09:10 PM	GIAA did as well in the US.

11-04-2008, 10:10 AM	#244
martha Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddamn place Posts: 42,555 Local Time: 06:10 PM	What the hell?

11-04-2008, 11:12 AM	#245
powerhour24 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 11,646 Local Time: 09:10 PM	And I missed their Boston show, might have been my only opportunity to see them as well.

11-04-2008, 11:22 AM	#246
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 37,210 Local Time: 07:10 PM	Is God Is an Astronaut a Mogwai-lite band? I've yet to hear anything by them, but I've sorta become jaded on a lot of the lesser post-rock bands, as far too many sorta blend together... Regardless, I respect you opinions enough to want to know more.

11-04-2008, 03:29 PM	#247
powerhour24 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 11,646 Local Time: 09:10 PM	No not really, a lot of their material doesn't tend toward the darker angle that Mogwai takes (although some does), and their sound is much more a blend of electronic music and post-rock, so its less the building a wall of sound with regular instrument sounds that Mogwai features (in their actual playing, obvious they have their odd sonic experimental elements thrown in as well), but they do both have similar building bigger and bigger sounds around the repetition of themes/motives. I'm sure there's an influence, but GIAA definitely have their own sound as well, give 'em a try.

11-04-2008, 04:18 PM	#248
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 37,210 Local Time: 07:10 PM	Nowhere, including allmusic, has any album reviews. What would you guys recommend first, one of the past albums or the new one?

11-04-2008, 04:31 PM	#249
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 37,210 Local Time: 07:10 PM	I listened to some clips on iTunes, they sound great I hate ALL of you! Now tell me what is the best to look into first.

11-04-2008, 07:05 PM	#250
powerhour24 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 11,646 Local Time: 09:10 PM	"All is Violent, All is Bright" is my favorite, haven't finished listening to the new one, but its much more subdued than their previous material.

11-04-2008, 08:54 PM	#251
phanan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the darkness on the edge of town Posts: 26,076 Local Time: 09:10 PM	All Is Violent, All Is Bright and Far From Refuge. The new one is incredible as well.

11-07-2008, 06:32 AM	#254
phanan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the darkness on the edge of town Posts: 26,076 Local Time: 09:10 PM	Ordered the GIAA CD today.

11-08-2008, 12:33 AM	#255
powerhour24 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 11,646 Local Time: 09:10 PM	I still have to listen to the whole thing in order, but I like what I've heard. Much more mellow than their previous stuff though, good to have some different tone in their catalog though.

11-17-2008, 09:45 PM	#256
phanan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the darkness on the edge of town Posts: 26,076 Local Time: 09:10 PM	Anyone listened to the new This Is Your Captain Speaking yet? It's beautiful.

11-17-2008, 09:47 PM	#257
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 37,210 Local Time: 07:10 PM	Martha, why the hell don't you listen to Mogwai? Please explain yourself.

11-17-2008, 09:47 PM	#258
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 37,210 Local Time: 07:10 PM	Also, God is an Astronaut CDs apparently don't exist in Utah. I will have to order.