Name: End
Brand: Explosions In The Sky

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Catalogue number

BELLA1527V

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Black

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180 Gram Vinyl housed in Gatefold Sleeve with Printed Inner.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863139667

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Black LP

BELLA1527VX

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0656605441474

Yellow LP

BELLA1527CD

2023-10-27

5400863139698

Artist

Explosions In The Sky

Genre GB

Post Rock

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Bella Union

Bella Union is a UK label that has been run by Simon Raymonde, former member of Cocteau Twins, since 1997. With a focus on discovering new talent, Bella Union has introduced the world to bands such as Fleet Foxes, Beach House, Lanterns on The Lake, I Break Horses, Ballet School, and Midlake. As a ℗ & © coyright holding entity, Bella Union continues to be at the forefront of the music industry.

Explosions In The Sky is an American post-rock band from Austin, Texas. Originally formed in 1999 under the name Breaker Morant, the quartet changed their name to Explosions In The Sky that same year. Consisting of Mark Smith on guitar, Michael James on bass, Munaf Rayani on guitar, and Christopher Hrasky on drums, they have become known for their captivating instrumental compositions. With a unique blend of atmospheric soundscapes and powerful crescendos, Explosions In The Sky has established themselves as one of the leading bands in the post-rock genre.

Since their formation, Explosions In The Sky has released several critically acclaimed albums and gained a dedicated fan base worldwide. Their music is characterized by its emotional depth and cinematic quality, often evoking a sense of introspection and contemplation. Through their intricate melodies and dynamic performances, they create immersive sonic experiences that resonate with listeners.

With over two decades of experience as a band, Explosions In The Sky continues to push boundaries and explore new musical territories. Their live shows are renowned for their intense energy and mesmerizing visuals, making each performance a truly unforgettable experience. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering them for the first time, Explosions In The Sky's music will transport you to another world.

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End, the enigmatic seventh album by Explosions in the Sky, was inspired by darkness, but became a loud, dramatic, wild rumination on life and death.

“Our starting point was the concept of an ending - death, or the end of a friendship or relationship. Every song comes from a story, or an idea one of us has had that we’ve all expanded on and made its own world. Maybe it’s our nature, but we kept feeling that the album title was ultimately open to a lot more interpretation - the end of a thing or a time can mean a stop, but it can also mean a beginning, and what happens after one thing ends might pale in comparison to what it becomes next,” says the band about the album.

End is perhaps the “grandest” Explosions in the Sky album – melding the quiet restraint and crushing feel of their early releases with the sonic texturing and ornate experimentation of their later releases, and their increasingly deep film and television scoring catalog, influenced by personal tastes stretching from classical to soul to experimental ambient music.

The title “End” furthers a story arc reflected in the album titles that started with the “innocence” of their first album (How Strange, Innocence), progressed through the idealism and romanticism of their second and third albums (Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever and The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place), followed by the introspection (All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone and Take Care Take Care Take Care) and big-picture focus (The Wilderness) of their most recent albums.

End is the band’s seventh, but not final, studio album.

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Discover "End" by Explosions In The Sky. This enigmatic album from Bella Union is a loud, dramatic rumination on life and death. Available in CD and LP formats.