Explosions In The Sky - The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place

Just finished listening to one of the most gorgeous albums i've ever heard. It's called The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place, by Austin Post-Rock band Explosions In The Sky. 

I've officially reviewed well over a thousand albums, but other than No Sleep's Every Drop Counts compilation, i don't this i've ever reviewed a real Post-Rock album.

The story is that way back in 2002, Explosions In The Sky needed a break from Austin, so they rented rehearsal space out in Midland and eventually this album coalesced from several months of late night rehearsals. I've been there, saying there's not much to do is a crowning achievement in the understatement department, and i can attest that you haven't seen stars like the desert has stars.

Now, if you've ever wandered into the barren wasteland of my deep cuts, you'll know i have a tremendous fondness for tremolos of various velocity, and The Earth Is Not A Cold Dark Place is exceptionally delectable in that regard. Huge dynamic swells, luscious flowing melodies, shimmering sparkly sonic landscapes, this album is pure joy. If you're new to long attention span instrumentals, this might just be the album that reels you in and gives you the friendly hug you never realized you needed.

Thanks, Jake Stinson, i do indeed love it and i'll also recommend it to any and everyone:

https://explosionsinthesky.bandcamp.com/album/the-earth-is-not-a-cold-dead-place

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