Live in Reykjavik, Iceland
This Will Destroy You · 2013
85 min · 11 tracks · post-rock
Expansive soundscapes blend with haunting melodies, creating an immersive atmosphere that captures the essence of live post-rock performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Mighty Rio Grande — This track stands out for its grand build-up and emotional climax, showcasing the band's signature use of dynamics to evoke a profound sense of longing.
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Burial on the Presidio Banks — The piece captures an ethereal quality with layered instrumentation that creates an immersive experience, reflecting the band's ability to weave narrative through sound.
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Black Dunes — With its slow-burning intensity and climactic release, this track exemplifies the band’s talent for crafting expansive soundscapes that transport listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album excels in creating an immersive atmosphere with strong compositions and seamless transitions.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with several pieces exceeding eight minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and dynamic shifts.
- Each track transitions smoothly into the next, creating a continuous flow that enhances the immersive experience of the live performance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- wave-like dynamics for immersion
- immersive soundscapes with crescendos
- thoughtful listening during solitude
- captivating peaks and valleys
- extended tracks for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer immediate gratification
- avoid lengthy explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2013, This Will Destroy You was solidifying their presence in the post-rock scene with 'Live in Reykjavik, Iceland', their first live album. Following their critically acclaimed studio work, this release showcased their ability to translate studio intricacies into a dynamic live setting, highlighting the band's growth and artistic maturity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Explosions in the Sky· Godspeed You! Black Emperor· Mono
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 A Three Legged Workhorse 8:08
- 2 There Are Some Remedies Worse Than the Disease 6:31
- 3 Black Dunes 9:14
- 4 Burial on the Presidio Banks 6:50
- 5 Glass Realms 7:16
- 6 Communal Blood 8:19
Disc 2
- 1 Quiet 4:55
- 2 They Move on Tracks of Never‐Ending Light 5:27
- 3 Little Smoke 11:18
- 4 The Mighty Rio Grande 11:30
- 5 Threads 5:39
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