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Luciferian Towers

Godspeed You! Black Emperor · 2017

43 min · 4 tracks · post-rock

Expansive instrumental landscapes intertwine with haunting, orchestral arrangements that evoke a sense of foreboding and reflection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Undoing a Luciferian Towers — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its slow build and intricate layering, capturing the band's signature style of tension and release.
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    Bosses Hang — Clocking in at nearly fifteen minutes, this piece showcases lengthy crescendos and dynamic shifts that embody the essence of post-rock experimentation and narrative progression.
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    Anthem for No State — The title itself signifies a bold political statement, with its sprawling soundscapes creating a sense of urgency and defiance against oppressive systems.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
76 /100
Alpine
Higher than 98% of albums we've rated

The album's expansive arrangements and thematic depth showcase Godspeed You! Black Emperor's unique approach to post-rock.

What we noticed

  • The album consists of four tracks, each exceeding ten minutes, allowing for extended musical explorations and gradual build-ups.
  • Each track features a layered arrangement with strings, brass, and guitars that create a dense, atmospheric soundscape.
  • The first track opens with a slow crescendo, while the final track concludes with a long, drawn-out fade that leaves a lingering sense of unease.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Undoing a Luciferian Towers 7:47
  • 2 Bosses Hang 14:45
  • 3 Fam/Famine 6:44
  • 4 Anthem for No State 14:38

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