What makes Other Truths by Do Make Say Think notable?

The album received positive critical acclaim upon release, with particular praise for its ambitious structures and emotive depth. It showcased the band's ability to blend intricate melodies with expansive soundscapes, influencing many contemporary post-rock artists and earning a spot on several year-end lists. Other Truths is Do Make Say Think's fourth studio album, following their acclaimed record, You, You're a History in Rust, released in 2007. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation in the post-rock genre, continuing to evolve their sound while maintaining their signature instrumental style as they sought to explore new musical landscapes.

How many songs are on Other Truths?

Other Truths has 4 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Other Truths

Do Make Say Think · 2009

43 min · 4 tracks · post-rock

An expansive blend of intricate instrumentation and atmospheric soundscapes, reflecting the meditative nature of post-rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Do — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its gradual build-up of layered guitars and rhythmic complexity, embodying the essence of post-rock.
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Make — This track features dynamic shifts in tempo and mood, showcasing the band’s ability to weave tension and release throughout its extended runtime.
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Say — With its haunting melodies and climactic crescendos, this piece exemplifies the emotive power that characterizes much of Do Make Say Think's work.

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's intricate layering and atmospheric qualities reflect strong craftsmanship within post-rock conventions.

What we noticed

Each of the four tracks features a gradual build-up, layering instruments over time to create a dense soundscape.
The album employs a consistent use of reverb and delay effects, enhancing the atmospheric quality of the music.
There are no distinct verses or choruses; instead, themes evolve organically throughout each track.

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 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Do 10:40
2 Make 12:10
3 Say 12:44
4 Think 8:09

What to play next

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You, You're a History in Rust

2007

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