We Were Exploding Anyway
65daysofstatic · 2010
51 min · 9 tracks · electronic music
An intricate tapestry of electronic textures and post-rock dynamics that oscillate between chaos and serene beauty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mountainhead Start here — The opening track sets the stage with its pulsating rhythms and atmospheric build-up, establishing the album's adventurous spirit right from the start.
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Come to Me — This expansive track showcases the band's ability to blend emotional melodies with complex arrangements, highlighting their unique approach to instrumental storytelling.
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Tiger Girl — As the longest track on the album, it encapsulates an epic journey through varied soundscapes, embodying the essence of 65daysofstatic's experimental ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends electronic textures with post-rock dynamics, showcasing strong composition and craft while maintaining a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a gradual build-up in 'Mountainhead', layering intricate electronic textures that set the tone for the rest of the record.
- Tracks like 'Dance Dance Dance' and 'Go Complex' feature dynamic shifts between frenetic rhythms and ambient passages, creating a sense of tension and release.
- Several tracks, including 'Piano Fights' and 'Weak4', incorporate minimalist piano motifs that contrast with the more chaotic electronic elements, adding depth to the soundscape.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — This album solidified their reputation in the electronic and post-rock scenes.
- Career context
- We Were Exploding Anyway is the fourth studio album by 65daysofstatic, released in 2010 after their critically acclaimed album, Silent Running. This release followed a period where the band began to experiment more with electronic elements, expanding their sound beyond traditional post-rock boundaries, showcasing their evolution as musicians during this phase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor· Explosions in the Sky· The Algorithm
Tracklist
- 1 Mountainhead Start here 5:33
- 2 Crash Tactics 3:47
- 3 Dance Dance Dance 4:01
- 4 Piano Fights 3:50
- 5 Weak4 3:54
- 6 Come to Me 8:00
- 7 Go Complex 4:04
- 8 Debutante 7:21
- 9 Tiger Girl 10:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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