What makes Moving on the Edges of Things by This Will Destroy You notable?

The album was well-received, further solidifying This Will Destroy You's reputation in post-rock, with notable mentions in publications like Pitchfork. It also contributed to the continued evolution of instrumental rock, influencing a wave of emerging bands who sought to replicate its expansive sound. Released in 2010, 'Moving on the Edges of Things' is This Will Destroy You's third studio album, following their acclaimed self-titled debut and the ambitious 'Young Mountain'. By this point, the band had established themselves within the post-rock genre, honing their signature blend of atmospheric instrumentation and dynamic crescendos.

How many songs are on Moving on the Edges of Things?

Moving on the Edges of Things has 2 tracks, running approximately 14 minutes.

Moving on the Edges of Things

This Will Destroy You · 2010

14 min · 2 tracks · post-rock

Ethereal soundscapes blend with heavy, immersive instrumentals to create a hauntingly beautiful exploration of emotional landscapes.

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Rituals — As the opening track, 'Rituals' sets a profound tone for the album with its slow-building layers and climactic peaks that define the band's sonic identity.
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Woven Tears — 'Woven Tears' showcases a delicate interplay of melody and texture, capturing the essence of vulnerability woven throughout the record's thematic narrative.

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 EP's immersive soundscapes and dynamic shifts create a compelling listening experience within the post-rock genre.

What we noticed

The EP consists of two lengthy tracks, each over six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and atmospheric shifts.
Both tracks feature layered guitar textures that create a sense of depth and space, with minimal percussion that emphasizes the ambient qualities.
The dynamics fluctuate significantly, with moments of quiet introspection followed by crescendos that evoke emotional intensity.

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

Influence 4/10

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 Rituals 9:32
2 Woven Tears 4:52

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