How Strange, Innocence
Explosions in the Sky · 2000
48 min · 7 tracks · post-rock
Ethereal guitar layers weave through expansive soundscapes, evoking a sense of nostalgia and contemplation.
Why this album works
'How Strange, Innocence' garnered critical acclaim, heralding a new wave of instrumental rock. Its impact is noted in the post-rock scene, influencing numerous artists and contributing to the genre's growing popularity in the early 2000s.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released on January 17, 2000, 'How Strange, Innocence' was Explosions in the Sky's debut album. At this point, the band was establishing its identity within the burgeoning post-rock genre, following formative years of live performances and demos. This album laid the groundwork for their signature sound characterized by dynamic shifts and emotional intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vision Eternel· Kaki King· Swans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Song for Our Fathers Standout 5:44
- 2 Snow and Lights Standout 8:18
- 3 Magic Hours 8:33
- 4 Look Into the Air 5:25
- 5 Glittering Blackness 5:28
- 6 Time Stops 9:55
- 7 Remember Me as a Time of Day Standout 5:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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