And So I Watch You From Afar
And So I Watch You From Afar · 2009
64 min · 11 tracks · post-rock
Explosive instrumentation and intricate melodies create an exhilarating soundscape that defines contemporary post-rock.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim upon release, solidifying the band's reputation within the post-rock community. It has been noted for its dynamic and energetic compositions, influencing a new wave of instrumental rock bands and helping to shape the sound of UK post-rock in the late 2000s.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2009, this self-titled debut album marked And So I Watch You From Afar's entry into the post-rock scene. At this point, the band was establishing its identity while drawing comparisons to contemporaries like Explosions in the Sky, aiming to carve out a unique niche within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vision Eternel· Foals· 65daysofstatic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Set Guitars to Kill Standout 5:29
- 2 A Little Bit of Solidarity Goes a Long Way Standout 3:25
- 3 Clench Fists, Grit Teeth… Go! 6:19
- 4 I Capture Castles 7:17
- 5 Start a Band 4:53
- 6 Tip of the Hat, Punch in the Face 4:21
- 7 If It Ain’t Broke… Break It 6:21
- 8 TheseRIOTSareJUSTtheBEGINNING 4:48
- 9 Don’t Waste Time Doing Things You Hate Standout 7:31
- 10 The Voiceless 6:27
- 11 Eat the City, Eat It Whole 7:45
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