The best Post-Metal albums
of the 2010s.
Where to start with 2010–2019 post-metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2010s — post-metal
Top picks from 2010–2019, ranked by where we would start.
Sigur Rós
Valtari
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an immersive atmosphere that invites deep introspection.
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Sigur Rós
Kveikur
A raw and aggressive soundscape that melds haunting melodies with explosive instrumentation, embodying a darker evolution in the band's artistry.
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Pelican
Forever Becoming
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with crushing riffs, creating a vast sonic landscape that balances heaviness and introspection.
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Pelican
Nighttime Stories
Ethereal soundscapes merge with heavy riffs, creating a haunting atmosphere that evokes the mysteries of night.
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Alcest
Écailles de lune
Ethereal melodies intertwine with crushing riffs, enveloping listeners in a dreamlike soundscape that transcends traditional black metal boundaries.
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Alcest
Shelter
Ethereal soundscapes merge with melodic post-metal, creating an immersive journey through tranquility and introspection.
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Long Distance Calling
Long Distance Calling
Ethereal soundscapes weave through heavy, atmospheric instrumentals, creating an immersive journey across sonic landscapes.
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Long Distance Calling
The Flood Inside
A sprawling exploration of atmospheric soundscapes fused with heavy riffs, embodying the essence of post-metal's emotional depth.
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The Ocean
Heliocentric
A sprawling exploration where intricate post-metal instrumentation meets philosophical themes, creating a sonic journey through the cosmos.
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The Ocean
Anthropocentric
Expansive soundscapes intertwine with heavy riffs and philosophical lyrics, creating a profound exploration of humanity's place in the universe.
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PSOTY
Sunless
A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and heavy riffs that evoke the depths of despair and existential reflection.
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Agalloch
The Serpent & the Sphere
A sprawling journey through atmospheric soundscapes, merging black metal ferocity with haunting folk melodies.
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Neurosis
Fires Within Fires
A haunting blend of expansive soundscapes and crushing heaviness creates an immersive journey through darkness and introspection.
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Neurosis
Honor Found in Decay
A sprawling journey through heavy textures and haunting melodies that fuse post-metal with a visceral sense of urgency.
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Jónsi
Go Do
Lush arrangements blend soaring vocals with intricate melodies, creating a dreamlike soundscape that invites introspection and wonder.
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Jónsi
Go
A vibrant tapestry of orchestral arrangements, electronic textures, and Jónsi's ethereal vocals that create a dreamlike atmosphere.
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Agalloch
Faustian Echoes
A sprawling, atmospheric journey weaving dark folk elements with expansive black metal textures and haunting melodies.
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Jesu
Jesu/sun Kil moon
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and heavy textures, capturing a reflective and introspective sonic landscape.
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Deafheaven
Demo
A swirling blend of atmospheric melodies and harsh vocals that encapsulates the essence of blackgaze in its rawest form.
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Deafheaven
Ordinary Corrupt Human Love
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with blistering intensity, creating a rich tapestry of emotion and sonic exploration.
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Junius
Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light
A sprawling blend of ethereal melodies and heavy riffs, merging art rock with shoegaze textures for a transcendent listening experience.
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Junius
Days of the Fallen Sun
Ethereal textures and haunting melodies intertwine, creating an immersive landscape of introspection and cosmic exploration.
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Year of No Light
Ausserwelt
A sprawling journey through soundscapes, where heavy riffs intertwine with atmospheric layers and haunting melodies.
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Russian Circles
Blood Year
A dynamic interplay of heavy riffs and atmospheric soundscapes, intricately layered to create an immersive listening experience.
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