lexicondevil Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Just wondering what are your favorite all instrumental post-rock bands? It seems to be a steadily growing genre. Also which ones do you think are overlooked/underappreciated. Some obvious favorites: Explosions In The Sky- The first instrumental rock band that I really got into. and Caspian- My new favorite that I only just discovered. I think they may have surpassed Explosions. PM me if you have any vinyl for sale/trade btw. I could go on with a long rambling list, but what are some of yours and how do they stand apart from the others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonsofvipers Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I've been digging Caspian so much lately. Caspian Explosions This Will Destroy You Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Those are my top 4. and my good friends in Deadhorse are incredible. Check out their album 'We Can Create Our Own World' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonsofvipers Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Oooooh and I forgot Braveyoung! and a bunch more. but the ones i listed are my favorites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zick Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Is Caspian similar in sound to Red Sparowes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someasiandude Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Maserati > everyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonsofvipers Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Is Caspian similar in sound to Red Sparowes?not really. here's two songs to sample (my fave songs by them) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dP0-Lr8VxQ&hl=en&fs=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Godspeed is playing something like 4 nights in San Francisco. I think I better at least see one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriss Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Mono Mogwai God Is An Astronaut I think De Facto (somewhat) counts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Caspian, Red Sparowes, Giants, Beware of Safety I'm digging the Glaciers Lp I bought on here but it's too soon to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synapsistapped Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Maserati and The Mercury Program. There are many other good ones, but these two are the only ones of the genre I can listen to whenever, without being in a certain mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek123 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Unwed Sailor stands out among all of these instrumental bands that seem to be coming out of nowhere lately. More specifically their latest album "Little Wars" is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonsofvipers Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Godspeed is playing something like 4 nights in San Francisco. I think I better at least see one. definitely try to make it! I saw them in March in NYC at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle. Best show I've ever seen. Granted, the beautiful space added to the effect, but I'm sure they put on a wonderful show anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 most every band on mylene sheath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zick Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Is Caspian similar in sound to Red Sparowes?not really. here's two songs to sample (my fave songs by them) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dP0-Lr8VxQ&hl=en&fs=1 I really like what I'm hearing. I'll give them a download and try out some albums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremybentham Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Faraquet - 3 piece math rock craziness Ghosts & Vodka - sounds like 80's TV show music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electrocute Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 most every band on mylene sheath. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezfools Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 most every band on mylene sheath. +1 Agreed, though the past few bands haven't been my cup of tea at all. Anything prior to 2011 basically is good with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mameeshkamowskwoz Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Faraquet - 3 piece math rock crazinessGhosts & Vodka - sounds like 80's TV show music Nice... I was going to mention Faraquet. If you or anyone else is interested I filmed/recorded their reunion show at the Black Cat in 2001. Let me know if you want a copy of the DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Angel Eyes isn't strictly instrumental, but their songs usually are in the 10 minute range and have long passages without vocals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airlock Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Mercury Program hands down, they get straight to the point instead of 7 minute build-ups that most instrumental bands play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 I've been digging Caspian so much lately.Caspian Explosions This Will Destroy You Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Those are my top 4. and my good friends in Deadhorse are incredible. Check out their album 'We Can Create Our Own World' I have the Deadhorse on its way to me right now. Can't wait to get it. Good picks so far everyone. Keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Angel Eyes isn't strictly instrumental, but their songs usually are in the 10 minute range and have long passages without vocals. Oddly, I love their instrumentals but the vocal consistently kill songs for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creditswhatmatters Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 thanks for the GLACIERS shout out. Ill throw my faves out there: DIRTY THREE - i dont have a fave, although Ocean Songs gets lots of spins in my house. I saw em once in NYC w Pj Harvey, and it was mind blowing. they never get the credit they are due, but they rule. MOGWAI - hard to nail down a favorite, but i really love the most recent one, 'hardcore will nvr die". I think they get better with time. but each of their other records has staples and hits that I love. RED SPAROWES - loved their last record for sure. PULLMAN - the first LP on thrill jockey is beautiful. mostly acoustic. check it out. TORTOISE - recently got back into them. Millions now living is the jam. EARTH - I love everything about them. When I heard EARTH 2, it blw me away, but nothing could prepare me for HEX. Anyone remember when the dude from Autofact booted their LPs and was driving down the west coast selling them to record stores? I also have to mention my love for jazz...Miles Davis, Art Blakely, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Unwed Sailor stands out among all of these instrumental bands that seem to be coming out of nowhere lately. More specifically their latest album "Little Wars" is really good. Jonathan Ford can do no wrong for me. And has been doing it for so much longer than most of these bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 this thread happened about 10 months ago, and i downloaded at least 9 bands as a result. not one of them made it in to my general rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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