Gangs
And So I Watch You From Afar · 2011
44 min · 8 tracks · post-rock
An expansive tapestry of intricate guitar work and dynamic rhythms that invites listeners to explore vast emotional landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gang (starting never stopping) — This track encapsulates the album's driving energy through its relentless rhythm and layered instrumentation, making it a standout representation of the band's post-rock prowess.
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7 Billion People all Alive at Once — With its expansive soundscapes and climactic build-ups, this track illustrates the band's ability to convey grand themes through instrumental music.
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Lifeproof — The closing track brings a reflective tone to the album, weaving together intricate melodies that resonate with both vulnerability and strength.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate compositions and strong production, creating an engaging post-rock experience.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate guitar melodies layered over dynamic drumming, creating a rich soundscape that evolves throughout each track.
- Several tracks transition seamlessly into one another, maintaining a continuous flow and building tension across the album's runtime.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
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
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Gangs is And So I Watch You From Afar's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. By this point, the band had established a reputation within the post-rock genre, known for their energetic live performances and complex compositions, which they further honed in this sophomore effort.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Explosions in the Sky· Godspeed You! Black Emperor· This Will Destroy You
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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