The Endless Shimmering
And So I Watch You From Afar · 2017
44 min · 9 tracks · post-rock
Cascading guitars intertwine with dynamic rhythms, creating an expansive soundscape that balances intensity and tranquility.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dying Giants — This track stands out for its powerful buildup and climactic release, encapsulating the essence of the album's emotional and sonic journey.
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A Slow Unfolding of Wings — With its gradual crescendo, this piece exemplifies the band’s mastery of dynamics, inviting listeners into a lush auditory experience.
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The Endless Shimmering — As the title track, it reflects the album's core themes of transformation and beauty through intricate melodies and rhythmic complexities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate arrangements and dynamic shifts, making it a notable entry in post-rock.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build gradually, layering guitar melodies and rhythms before reaching a peak in intensity.
- The title track features a lengthy ambient section that contrasts with the preceding dynamic pieces, creating a moment of reflection.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soaring crescendos with reflective pauses
- for evening introspection
- vibrant soundscapes for focus
- unfolding melodies that invite exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer straightforward, short tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, The Endless Shimmering is And So I Watch You From Afar's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed album, Heirs. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their signature post-rock sound while exploring new sonic territories, demonstrating both maturity and evolution in their musical approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Explosions in the Sky· Godspeed You! Black Emperor· This Will Destroy You
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I'll Share a Life
The bridge features a moment where the instrumentation drops to emphasize a heartfelt confession about connection and shared existence.
This shift in focus heightens the emotional weight of the lyrics, contrasting with the surrounding complexity to create a moment of vulnerability.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Three Triangles 4:58
- 2 A Slow Unfolding of Wings 4:16
- 3 Terrors of Pleasure 5:20
- 4 Dying Giants 7:26
- 5 All I Need Is Space 4:14
- 6 The Endless Shimmering 4:10
- 7 Mullally 3:53
- 8 I’ll Share a Life 6:24
- 9 Chrysalism 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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