Not for Want of Trying
Maybeshewill · 2008
51 min · 14 tracks · post-rock
Intricate guitar melodies and soaring crescendos create a cinematic soundscape that pulls listeners into a reflective journey.
Why this album works
'Not for Want of Trying' garnered acclaim within the post-rock community, particularly noted for its innovative integration of electronic elements. It led to chart placements in the UK and significant online buzz, setting the stage for the band's future albums and influencing emerging post-rock artists seeking a blend of orchestral sounds with rock dynamics.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions reflective and contemplative moods
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'Not for Want of Trying' is Maybeshewill's debut album, marking their entrance into the post-rock scene. At this point, they were establishing their identity after forming in 2006, transitioning from local performances to wider recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vision Eternel· Foals· 65daysofstatic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ixnay on the Autoplay Standout 1:42
- 2 Seraphim & Cherubim 3:16
- 3 The Paris Hilton Sex Tape 3:34
- 4 I’m in Awe, Amadeus! 3:39
- 5 We Called for an Ambulance but a Fire Engine Came Standout 3:23
- 6 Heartflusters 3:48
- 7 C.N.T.R.C.K.T. 2:26
- 8 He Films the Clouds, Part 2 6:42
- 9 Not for Want of Trying Standout 5:33
- 10 Takotsubo 1:57
- 11 He Films the Clouds 2:12
- 12 The Paris Hilton Sex Tape (Japanese Spy Transcript EP version) 3:32
- 13 ... In Another Life, When We Are Both Cats 5:15
- 14 Japanese Spy Transcript 3:58
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