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Heirs

And So I Watch You From Afar · 2015

43 min · 10 tracks · post-rock

Dynamic post-rock soundscapes intertwine with intricate melodies and driving rhythms, creating an immersive auditory experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Run Home — The opening track sets the tone with its explosive energy and intricate guitar work, encapsulating the band's signature style while inviting listeners into their world.
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    A Beacon, A Compass, An Anchor — This lengthy piece showcases the band's ability to build tension through layered instrumentation, culminating in a cathartic climax that demonstrates their prowess in crafting emotional soundscapes.
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    Fucking Lifer — A short yet impactful track, it combines frenetic energy with powerful riffs, highlighting the band's talent for creating memorable motifs within concise structures.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
67 /100
Alpine
Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate compositions and strong production, with dynamic shifts that enhance its immersive quality.

What we noticed

  • The first track builds gradually, layering guitar melodies and rhythms over a steady pulse, creating a sense of anticipation.
  • Several tracks feature dynamic shifts, moving from quiet introspection to explosive crescendos, particularly evident in 'Fucking Lifer'.
  • The album's final track concludes with a long fade-out, allowing the listener to linger on the themes presented throughout.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective moments of intensity
  • driving rhythms for focused work
  • dynamic shifts in emotional landscape
  • cathartic releases through crescendos

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, catchy songs
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2015, Heirs is And So I Watch You From Afar's third studio album, following their 2013 release, All Hail Bright Futures. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of instrumental rock while exploring new sonic territories beyond traditional post-rock boundaries.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Run Home 4:33
  • 2 These Secret Kings I Know 2:38
  • 3 Wasps 2:39
  • 4 Redesigned a Million Times 4:41
  • 5 People Not Sleeping 3:50
  • 6 Fucking Lifer 2:40
  • 7 A Beacon, A Compass, An Anchor 6:16
  • 8 Animal Ghosts 2:47
  • 9 Heirs 7:29
  • 10 Tryer, You 5:45

What to play next

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