What makes G_d's Pee at State's End! by Godspeed You! Black Emperor notable?

The album received critical acclaim upon its release, noted for its timely themes in a fraught socio-political landscape. It debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart and was praised for its ambitious length and sonic experimentation, solidifying Godspeed's position as trailblazers in the genre. G_d's Pee at State's End! is Godspeed You! Black Emperor's first album in five years, following their acclaimed record Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress from 2015. By this point, the band had evolved into a revered figure within post-rock, known for their lengthy compositions that blend political commentary with intricate instrumental arrangements.

How many songs are on G_d's Pee at State's End!?

G_d's Pee at State's End! has 4 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

G_d's Pee at State's End!

Godspeed You! Black Emperor · 2021

52 min · 4 tracks · post-rock

A sprawling soundscape that merges haunting orchestration with apocalyptic themes and a relentless sense of tension.

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Top tracks — play these first

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A Military Alphabet (five eyes all blind) / Job’s Lament / First of the Last Glaciers / where we break how we shine (ROCKETS FOR MARY) — This opening track encapsulates the album's sprawling ambition, weaving together distinct movements that reflect both personal and global struggles through rich instrumentation.
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Fire at Static Valley — Shorter yet powerful, this track emphasizes urgency with its dynamic shifts and stark contrasts, representing a more immediate engagement with the themes of decay and resistance.
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OUR SIDE HAS TO WIN (for D.H.) — As a direct call to action, this piece combines a stirring melody with an emotional weight, reinforcing the collective yearning for change amidst despair.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

79 /100

Summit

Higher than 99% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate compositions and rich textures create a compelling listening experience that rewards repeated plays.

What we noticed

The album features four lengthy tracks, each blending multiple movements that shift between quiet, introspective sections and climactic crescendos.
Each track incorporates field recordings and spoken word elements, creating a layered soundscape that enhances the thematic depth.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 9/10
Durability 25% of the score: 8/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 A Military Alphabet (five eyes all blind) (4521.0kHz 6730.0kHz 4109.09kHz) / Job’s Lament / First of the Last Glaciers / where we break how we shine (ROCKETS FOR MARY) 20:22
2 Fire at Static Valley 5:58
3 “GOVERNMENT CAME” (9980.0kHz 3617.1kHz 4521.0 kHz) / Cliffs Gaze / cliffs’ gaze at empty waters’ rise / ASHES TO SEA or NEARER TO THEE 19:47
4 OUR SIDE HAS TO WIN (for D.H.) 6:30

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