Jesu/sun Kil moon

Jesu · 2016

79 min · 10 tracks · shoegaze · post-metal · drone metal

A haunting blend of shoegaze textures and introspective storytelling draped in melancholic drone layers.

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Jesu/sun Kil moon is an album by Jesu, released in 2016. A haunting blend of shoegaze textures and introspective storytelling draped in melancholic drone layers. The album garnered attention for its unique melding of styles and introspective lyrics, leading to critical acclaim from various outlets. It debuted at number 5 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, showcasing a crossover appeal that resonated within both post-metal and indie-folk circles. Critics praised the album's raw emotional depth and artistic risk-taking, highlighting it as a notable entry in both artists' discographies. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jesu/sun Kil moon sound like?

A haunting blend of shoegaze textures and introspective storytelling draped in melancholic drone layers. Rooted in shoegaze and post-metal.

What makes Jesu/sun Kil moon by Jesu notable?

The album garnered attention for its unique melding of styles and introspective lyrics, leading to critical acclaim from various outlets. It debuted at number 5 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, showcasing a crossover appeal that resonated within both post-metal and indie-folk circles. Critics praised the album's raw emotional depth and artistic risk-taking, highlighting it as a notable entry in both artists' discographies. By the time 'Jesu/sun Kil Moon' was released in January 2016, Jesu, led by Justin Broadrick, was already recognized for its pioneering sound in drone metal and post-metal. This album marked a significant collaboration with Mark Kozelek of Sun Kil Moon, following the artistic exploration seen in Jesu's previous works like 'Every Day I Get Closer to the Light From Which I Came' (2013). The collaboration represented a deepening of Broadrick's sonic experimentation alongside Kozelek's confessional lyricism.

How many songs are on Jesu/sun Kil moon?

Jesu/sun Kil moon has 10 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·79:36

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1 Good Morning My Love Standout 7:03
2 Carondelet 8:35
3 A Song of Shadows 6:18
4 Last Night I Rocked the Room Like Elvis and Had Them Laughing Like Richard Pryor Standout 8:02
5 Fragile 5:56
6 Father's Day Standout 6:11
7 Sally 6:27
8 America's Most Wanted Mark Kozelek and John Dillinger 7:14
9 Exodus 9:44
10 Beautiful You 14:00