What makes You Are There by Mono notable?

You Are There received widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike, often cited as one of the defining albums of the post-rock movement in the mid-2000s. It further established Mono's influence on subsequent artists within the genre and contributed to their international recognition, charting on several music charts and earning spots on year-end best lists. Released in 2006, You Are There was Mono's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed album, Walking Cloud and Deep Red Sky, Flag Fluttered and the Sun Shined. At this point in their career, Mono was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the post-rock genre, expanding their sonic palette while maintaining their signature atmospheric sound.

Who is You Are There for?

You Are There works well if you're into expansive soundscapes for reflection, patient crescendos that build emotion and immersive listening for introspection.

How many songs are on You Are There?

You Are There has 6 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

You Are There

Mono · 2006

60 min · 6 tracks · post-rock

Ethereal soundscapes merge with soaring melodies, creating a vast emotional landscape that resonates with introspective beauty.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Flames Beyond the Cold Mountain — This track showcases Mono's ability to create tension and release over an expansive runtime, building layers of sound that evoke a cinematic experience.
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Yearning — With its nearly 16-minute duration, this piece embodies the band's signature style of gradual build-up, culminating in a cathartic climax that leaves a lasting impact.
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Are You There? — This track features delicate instrumentation paired with powerful crescendos, perfectly encapsulating the emotional depth that defines the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

66 /100

Alpine

Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album's dynamic shifts and emotional landscapes create an engaging listening experience, solidifying its place in post-rock.

What we noticed

The first track opens with a slow build of layered guitars, gradually introducing strings and percussion over its nearly ten-minute duration.
Each track features dynamic shifts, often moving from quiet, introspective passages to climactic, full-band crescendos that create a sense of tension and release.
The album closes with a lengthy outro that fades out slowly, leaving the listener in a reflective space after the final notes.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 8/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

expansive soundscapes for reflection
patient crescendos that build emotion
immersive listening for introspection
evocative melodies that linger

Maybe skip if you

seeking quick, catchy tracks
prefer upbeat, high-energy music

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2006, You Are There was Mono's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed album, Walking Cloud and Deep Red Sky, Flag Fluttered and the Sun Shined. At this point in their career, Mono was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the post-rock genre, expanding their sonic palette while maintaining their signature atmospheric sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Explosions in the Sky· Godspeed You! Black Emperor· Sigur Rós