What makes Goodbye Enemy Airship the Landlord Is Dead by Do Make Say Think notable?

This album is notable for its critical acclaim, receiving positive reviews from outlets like AllMusic and Pitchfork, helping to elevate the band's status in the post-rock scene. Its expansive tracks and intricate compositions have influenced countless artists within the genre and beyond, marking it as a significant contribution to early 2000s instrumental music. Goodbye Enemy Airship the Landlord Is Dead is Do Make Say Think's second album, released in 2000 after their self-titled debut. At this point, they were solidifying their identity within the post-rock genre, building on the atmospheric sound established in their first release. The band was beginning to gain recognition for their innovative approach to instrumental music.

How many songs are on Goodbye Enemy Airship the Landlord Is Dead?

Goodbye Enemy Airship the Landlord Is Dead has 7 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Goodbye Enemy Airship the Landlord Is Dead

Do Make Say Think · 2000

48 min · 7 tracks · post-rock

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with intricate melodies, crafting a cinematic journey through layered instrumentation and emotive dynamics.

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Goodbye Enemy Airship — The title track encapsulates the band's signature blend of sprawling instrumentation and emotional intensity, featuring dynamic shifts that showcase their unique sound.
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When Day Chokes the Night — Opening with haunting melodies, this track sets the tone for the album, illustrating the band's ability to build tension and atmosphere through careful layering.
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The Landlord Is Dead — This track exemplifies the group's experimental side, using unconventional song structures that challenge traditional post-rock norms while maintaining an engaging flow.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

68 /100

Alpine

Higher than 93% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate compositions and atmospheric soundscapes create a compelling listening experience.

What we noticed

The album features long tracks, with the shortest being over five minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and dynamic shifts.
Several pieces incorporate ambient interludes that serve as transitions between more intense sections, enhancing the cinematic quality.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 8/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 When Day Chokes the Night 6:38
2 Minmin 8:23
3 The Landlord Is Dead 5:39
4 The Apartment Song 3:52
5 All of This Is True 7:46
6 Bruce E Kinesis 3:39
7 Goodbye Enemy Airship 12:37

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