What makes 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons by Thee Silver Mt. Zion notable?

'13 Blues for Thirteen Moons' received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its ambitious composition and emotional depth. The album further solidified Thee Silver Mt. Zion's reputation within the experimental rock genre, influencing subsequent artists seeking to blend orchestration with avant-garde rock themes. By the time '13 Blues for Thirteen Moons' was released in March 2008, Thee Silver Mt. Zion had already established themselves as a prominent force in the post-rock scene with several acclaimed albums. This record marked their fifth studio release and showcased a deepening complexity in their sound as they continued to evolve artistically after their previous album, 'Horses in the Sky', which came out in 2005.