Why Are We Not Perfect?

Jesu · 2008

30 min · 5 tracks · shoegaze · post-metal · drone metal

A haunting blend of drone metal and shoegaze that envelops the listener in ethereal soundscapes.

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Why Are We Not Perfect? is an album by Jesu, released in 2008. A haunting blend of drone metal and shoegaze that envelops the listener in ethereal soundscapes. 'Why Are We Not Perfect?' received positive reviews, establishing Jesu as a significant force in the post-metal scene. The album's unique sound contributed to the broader acceptance of drone and shoegaze influences within heavy music, influencing subsequent artists exploring similar sonic landscapes. Its critical reception highlighted Broadrick's ability to meld heaviness with emotional depth. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Why Are We Not Perfect? sound like?

A haunting blend of drone metal and shoegaze that envelops the listener in ethereal soundscapes. Rooted in shoegaze and post-metal.

What makes Why Are We Not Perfect? by Jesu notable?

'Why Are We Not Perfect?' received positive reviews, establishing Jesu as a significant force in the post-metal scene. The album's unique sound contributed to the broader acceptance of drone and shoegaze influences within heavy music, influencing subsequent artists exploring similar sonic landscapes. Its critical reception highlighted Broadrick's ability to meld heaviness with emotional depth. Released in 2008, 'Why Are We Not Perfect?' is Jesu's follow-up to the acclaimed 'Conqueror' from 2007. At this point in his career, Justin Broadrick was solidifying his reputation as a pioneer in the post-metal genre, blending heavy riffs with atmospheric textures. This album further explores themes of introspection and existentialism while building on the sonic foundations laid by its predecessor.

How many songs are on Why Are We Not Perfect??

Why Are We Not Perfect? has 5 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.