What makes This Will Destroy You by This Will Destroy You notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its intricate compositions and emotional depth, contributing to the resurgence of post-rock in the late 2000s. It featured the standout track 'The Mighty Rio Grande,' which became emblematic of the genre's cinematic qualities and has been widely used in media, further amplifying the band's reach beyond the underground scene. This Will Destroy You marked the band's self-titled debut album, released on January 29, 2008. At this point, they were emerging within the post-rock genre, building upon their earlier EP 'Young Mountain' which had already garnered attention for its atmospheric sound. The album served as a significant stepping stone in their career, establishing their presence in the instrumental music scene.

Who is This Will Destroy You for?

This Will Destroy You works well if you're into immersive emotional soundscapes, gradual build to catharsis and wave-like pacing through tracks.

How many songs are on This Will Destroy You?

This Will Destroy You has 7 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

This Will Destroy You

This Will Destroy You · 2008

51 min · 7 tracks · post-rock

Expansive soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an immersive emotional journey through silence and noise.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

immersive emotional soundscapes
gradual build to catharsis
wave-like pacing through tracks
haunting melodies for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification
need upbeat, fast tempos

Where this album fits

Career context: This Will Destroy You marked the band's self-titled debut album, released on January 29, 2008. At this point, they were emerging within the post-rock genre, building upon their earlier EP 'Young Mountain' which had already garnered attention for its atmospheric sound. The album served as a significant stepping stone in their career, establishing their presence in the instrumental music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Vision Eternel· Sons of Alpha Centauri· Kaki King

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 A Three‐Legged Workhorse 9:13
2 Villa del refugio 7:06
3 Threads 5:42
4 Leather Wings 3:31
5 The Mighty Rio Grande 11:18
6 They Move on Tracks of Never‐Ending Light 6:59
7 Burial on the Presidio Banks 7:43

What to play next

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Tunnel Blanket

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Young Mountain

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