The albums that define
post-rock.
Our picks for where to start with post-rock — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top post-rock artists
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The post-rock essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Swans
Soundtracks for the Blind
A sprawling, atmospheric soundscape intertwining haunting melodies with relentless, abrasive textures.
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Vision Eternel
For Farewell of Nostalgia
A haunting blend of ambient textures and ethereal melodies that evoke profound introspection and nostalgia.
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Vision Eternel
Seul dans l'obsession
Ethereal soundscapes envelop listeners in haunting melodies and introspective textures, creating a dreamlike auditory experience.
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Lights
Lights
Ethereal synths blend with catchy melodies and introspective lyrics to create a vibrant pop landscape.
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Lights
PƎP
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and introspective lyrics wrapped in an uplifting electropop soundscape.
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Sigur Rós
Hlemmur
An evocative soundscape of minimalist post-rock textures intertwined with haunting Icelandic melodies.
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Sigur Rós
Ágætis byrjun
Ethereal soundscapes entwine with haunting melodies, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that evokes both beauty and melancholy.
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Swans
What Is This?
A haunting exploration of soundscapes marked by dissonant melodies and profound introspection.
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Mogwai
ZeroZeroZero
A haunting blend of textured soundscapes and melodic minimalism that encapsulates the essence of post-rock evolution.
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Mogwai
Rock Action
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with stark rhythms, creating a meditative yet intense post-rock journey.
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Foals
Holy Fire
A vibrant fusion of dance-punk rhythms and atmospheric rock textures ignites an exhilarating listening experience.
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Foals
Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost: Part 2
A vibrant exploration where dance-punk energy meets introspective lyrics amidst intricate guitar work.
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Sea Power
Let the Dancers Inherit the Party
A kaleidoscopic blend of post-punk energy and reflective indie melodies painting modern existential themes.
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Sea Power
Man of Aran
A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and poignant melodies reflecting the rugged beauty of the Irish landscape.
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65daysofstatic
The Fall of Math
A dynamic fusion of intricate rhythms and atmospheric soundscapes that defy genre boundaries.
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65daysofstatic
replicr, 2019
A pulsating fusion of glitchy electronics and atmospheric textures creates an immersive sonic landscape.
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Kaki King
...Until We Felt Red
A vibrant tapestry of intricate guitar work and layered textures that evoke a sense of introspection.
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Kaki King
Modern Yesterdays
Intricate guitar melodies intertwine with atmospheric soundscapes, creating a reflective and immersive listening experience.
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Kele Okereke
The Boxer
Kele Okereke blends introspective lyrics with pulsating electronic beats and indie rock sensibilities throughout this vibrant debut solo album.
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Kele Okereke
The Waves Pt. 1
A reflective blend of electronic soundscapes and intimate lyrics that explore the complexities of identity and belonging.
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PSOTY
Sunless
Ethereal soundscapes blend with crushing riffs, evoking a sense of cosmic dread and introspection.
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PSOTY
...And the Sky Fell
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with heavy, brooding riffs, creating an immersive post-metal experience.
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God Is an Astronaut
God Is an Astronaut
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with cinematic crescendos, creating an immersive auditory experience that feels both expansive and introspective.
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God Is an Astronaut
The End of the Beginning
A sweeping tapestry of ethereal soundscapes and haunting melodies that evoke profound introspection.
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