What makes La Fin du Monde by The Hylozoists notable?

This album received positive reviews for its ambitious compositions and intricate arrangements, helping to establish The Hylozoists as key players in the post-rock genre. Its exploration of philosophical themes resonated within the instrumental community, garnering attention from critics and audiences alike. La Fin du Monde is The Hylozoists' sophomore album, following their 2003 debut, The Aerialist. By 2006, the band had solidified their unique style, merging rock with classical influences, positioning themselves as a notable presence in the Canadian instrumental scene.

How many songs are on La Fin du Monde?

La Fin du Monde has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

La Fin du Monde

The Hylozoists · 2006

40 min · 11 tracks · instrumental rock

A lush tapestry of instrumental soundscapes blending post-rock and orchestral elements into a reflective journey through existential themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fifty Minute Hour — Opening the album, this track establishes an expansive atmosphere with its layered instrumentation that sets the tone for the entire project.
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Warning Against Judging a Christian Brother — This piece features a compelling interplay between strings and percussion, showcasing the band's ability to evoke emotion without lyrics, reflecting on the album's deeper themes.
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La Fin du monde — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its climactic build-up and orchestral depth, leaving listeners with a sense of resolution and contemplation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate arrangements and thematic depth, making it a notable entry in the post-rock genre.

What we noticed

The album features long, flowing tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and motifs.
Several tracks build tension through crescendos before resolving into quieter passages, emphasizing the reflective nature of the music.

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

Influence 3/10

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 Fifty Minute Hour 3:32
2 Elementary Particles 3:37
3 Smiley Smiley 1:39
4 Strait Is the Gate 3:25
5 Hearts and Harps 2:45
6 Warning Against Judging a Christian Brother 4:03
7 If Only Your Heart Was a Major Sixth 3:49
8 Man Who Almost Was 4:16
9 Lover Becomes Lovers 5:15
10 Journey to the End of the Night 2:57
11 La Fin du monde 4:45

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