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Gangs

And So I Watch You From Afar · 2011

44 min · 8 tracks · post-rock

Instrumental soundscapes intertwine with dynamic rhythms, creating an expansive exploration of emotion and energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • expansive exploration of emotion
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • headphone detail hunting experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2011, 'Gangs' is the third studio album by And So I Watch You From Afar. It followed their self-titled debut in 2009 and the sophomore effort 'Gangs' further solidified their distinctive post-rock sound while showcasing a more refined compositional approach. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from emerging artists to influential figures within the post-rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Sons of Alpha Centauri· Vision Eternel· Foals

Tracklist

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

  • 1 BEAUTIFULUNIVERSEMASTERCHAMPION 5:52
  • 2 Gang (starting never stopping) 5:25
  • 3 Search:Party:Animal 5:17
  • 4 7 Billion People all Alive at Once 5:43
  • 5 Think:Breathe:Destroy 4:42
  • 6 Homes - Ghost Parlor KA -6 to… 2:46
  • 7 Homes - …Samara to Belfast 9:50
  • 8 Lifeproof 5:05

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