Author Archives: postrockcafe
Elskavon ~ Origins
Twin forces of time and nature permeate Elskavon‘s latest recording, musically as well as thematically. We’ve enjoyed having “North Sole” (a simultaneous pun on “Pole” and “Soul”) to play this winter, met by its summer-like companion, “Coastlines.” The first tumbles as
Elskavon ~ Origins
Twin forces of time and nature permeate Elskavon‘s latest recording, musically as well as thematically. We’ve enjoyed having “North Sole” (a simultaneous pun on “Pole” and “Soul”) to play this winter, met by its summer-like companion, “Coastlines.” The first tumbles as
Gorgonn ~ Six Paths
Six Paths is a brutal album, as demonstrated in the first and last titles: “Abyss” and “There is Nothing on the Other Side.” Gorgonn is inspired by Japanese Buddhism’s Six Paths, while leaning more toward the terrifying than the uplifting. Four such paths
Gorgonn ~ Six Paths
Six Paths is a brutal album, as demonstrated in the first and last titles: “Abyss” and “There is Nothing on the Other Side.” Gorgonn is inspired by Japanese Buddhism’s Six Paths, while leaning more toward the terrifying than the uplifting. Four such paths
Tomo-Nakaguchi ~ The Long Night in Winter Light
We almost never publish a review a month before its release (this may be the first time), but we do have a good reason: The Long Night in Winter Light is a cold winter album, better suited for February chill than for
Tomo-Nakaguchi ~ The Long Night in Winter Light
We almost never publish a review a month before its release (this may be the first time), but we do have a good reason: The Long Night in Winter Light is a cold winter album, better suited for February chill than for
Mirek Coutigny ~ Through Empty Landscapes and New Beginnings
Through Empty Landscapes and New Beginnings is a massive step forward for Mirek Coutigny. The most obvious change is the expanded instrumentation, a team effort that grows as large as eleven. Even the main composer, known primarily for his piano and keyboard
Mirek Coutigny ~ Through Empty Landscapes and New Beginnings
Through Empty Landscapes and New Beginnings is a massive step forward for Mirek Coutigny. The most obvious change is the expanded instrumentation, a team effort that grows as large as eleven. Even the main composer, known primarily for his piano and keyboard
BRUIT ≤ ~ Apologie du temps perdu Vol. 1
Apologie du temps perdu (Apology for lost time) is an unannounced release from BRUIT ≤, the follow-up to The machine is burning and now everyone knows it could happen again. On that album, BRUIT ≤ was a post-rock band with touches of
BRUIT ≤ ~ Apologie du temps perdu Vol. 1
Apologie du temps perdu (Apology for lost time) is an unannounced release from BRUIT ≤, the follow-up to The machine is burning and now everyone knows it could happen again. On that album, BRUIT ≤ was a post-rock band with touches of
Machinefabriek ~ + (Exclusive Stream!)
A Closer Listen is honored to present this exclusive stream of Machinefabriek‘s album +, two weeks in advance of release! We’ve been enjoying this album for a while now and are now overjoyed to be able to share it with our readers! There
Machinefabriek ~ + (Exclusive Stream!)
A Closer Listen is honored to present this exclusive stream of Machinefabriek‘s album +, two weeks in advance of release! We’ve been enjoying this album for a while now and are now overjoyed to be able to share it with our readers! There
Drones and Debris ~ Song (After Nature Past) / Song (After Nature Future)
Seldom has so much work gone into something so short, but here the execution earns the attention. Beginning with a bed of seal calls recorded by Chris Watson at Holy Island, Gyða Valtýsdóttir translated the calls into cello phrases and
Drones and Debris ~ Song (After Nature Past) / Song (After Nature Future)
Seldom has so much work gone into something so short, but here the execution earns the attention. Beginning with a bed of seal calls recorded by Chris Watson at Holy Island, Gyða Valtýsdóttir translated the calls into cello phrases and
moshimoss ~ Stones of Paradise
Is it spring yet? No, but the season is getting closer, and Stones of Paradise is a harbinger. On the cover, the sun is shining and children are running through a gorgeous green field, the world embracing color after too long a
moshimoss ~ Stones of Paradise
Is it spring yet? No, but the season is getting closer, and Stones of Paradise is a harbinger. On the cover, the sun is shining and children are running through a gorgeous green field, the world embracing color after too long a
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