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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • explosive peaks and dynamic valleys
  • immersive soundscapes for deep focus
  • cathartic release through instrumentation
  • energizing backdrop for creative work
  • intense crescendos that demand attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

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
Sons of Alpha Centauri· Vision Eternel· Foals

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Set Guitars to Kill 5:29
  • 2 A Little Bit of Solidarity Goes a Long Way 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 7:31
  • 10 The Voiceless 6:27
  • 11 Eat the City, Eat It Whole 7:45

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