Name: The Wilderness
Brand: Explosions In The Sky

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TRR270lp-C4

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Limited edition

Release date

2016-04-01

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Secre­tly

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Sales:8.875

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656605327013

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

TRR270

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Explosions In The Sky

Genre US

Post Rock

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Temporary Residence

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.

The Wilderness is Explosions In The Sky's sixth album, and first non-soundtrack release since 2011's Take Care, Take Care, Take Care. True to its title, The Wilderness explores the infinite unknown, utilizing several of the band's own definitions of "space" (outer space, mental space, physical geography of space) as compositional tools. The band uses their gift for dynamics and texture in new and unique ways - rather than intuitively fill those empty spaces, they shine a light into them to illuminate all the colors of the dark. From the electronic textures of the opening track to the ambient dissolve of closer "Landing Cliffs," The Wilderness is an aggressively modern and forward-thinking work - one that wouldn't seem the slightest bit out of place on a shelf between original pressings of Meddle and Obscured By Clouds. It is an album where shoegaze, electronic experimentation, punk damaged dub, noise, and ambient folk somehow coexist without a hint of contrivance - and cohere into some of the most memorable and listenable moments of the band's expansive body of work - "proper" studio albums and major motion picture soundtracks alike. The progressive ambience of early Peter Gabriel, the triumphant romanticism of The Cure in their prime, and the more melancholy moments of Fleetwood Mac all inform the curious beauty of The Wilderness. The uncanny ability to reconcile the tension between discordant, nightmarish cacophony and laid-back, Laurel Canyon-inspired folk-rock is a cornerstone of this album, and the center of Explosions In The Sky's remarkable evolution. If The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place was the defining album of Explosions In The Sky's career, The Wilderness is the band's [re]defining album.

The Wilderness

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