Godspeed You! Black Emperor released a new album this fall, and it’s already playing on continuous repeat in my office. This album is surprisingly positive in tone, covering a range between melancholy and upbeat. While still the kings of crescendo-core, this album feels a bit more fast paced with transitions flowing faster than previous albums and more time spent on triumphant riffs.
My favourite song so far is BABYS IN A THUNDERCLOUD, which starts with some simple guitar and reverb washes before picking up to their trademark guitar, bass, and string based chamber rock. From there it quickly settles into a reflective interlude before building up to a stronger riff then coming back down. This song feels like an encapsulation of Godspeed You! Black Emperor at their finest.
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