Lunes 20 Feb 2006, 8:10
Hi everybody. I used to find lots of journals talking about post-rock bands. I'm a big fan of everything concering the post-rock thing, but on the other hand I really love music that comes with lots of melancholic tunes / feelings.
Many people might call that kind of music slowcore or sadcore. In general I would agree with that tag, but there are also lots of singer/songwriters that seem to fit into the slowcore genre more or less.
I'm trying to put some links together with bands that I like a lot. It is appreciated if anyone could recommend bands that would fit into the listed artists.
Here we go:
The White Birch
They released 3 albums so far and their 2nd album "Star Is Just A Sun" is highly recommended. Beautiful vocals with lots of piano.
http://thewhitebirch.one.no/thewhitebirch.html
Portrait Of David
This is the Solo-work of the singer of "The White Birch". Even more pale and static. The emptiness between each note is the key.
http://www.racingjunior.com/portraitofdavid.htm
Coastal
Coastal for sure are outstanding. They released 2 albums and a split Ep. I'd recommend their latest album "Halfway To You". They sound a little like LOW probably
http://www.words-on-music.com/WM15.html
Low
There is a need to add this band because they are the slowcore band No.1
http://www.chairkickers.com/
July Skies
July Skies are amazing. 2 albums and a 7" are released so far. Just beautiful vocals with lots of delay and a single guitar full of reverb.
http://www.julyskies.com/
Stars Of The Lid
Their music goes into a different direction, but it fits perfectly into the list. I really love their ambient music that never gets boring, although you can only hear synths and piano.
http://brainwashed.com/sotl/
The Dead Texan
I cant just list "Stars Of The Lid" without to reference to Adam Wiltzie's other band "The Dead Texan". I even like their debut much more than "Stars Of The Lid". The other guy of "SOTL", Brian McBride does some nice solostuff himself, but I prefer Adam Wiltzie's stuff.
www.brainwashed.com/deadtexan/
J. Tillman
Josh Tillman is a brilliant singer/songwriter who's emotionally music and voice just hits me in the heart. He released 2 albums of which I'd recommend his debut "I Will Return".
His page isn't up lately, no idea why.
Soul Whirling Somewhere
This might be the sadcore band No.1. I dont want to say much about it. The music speaks for itself.
"The Last Time I Left" might be one of the teariest songs of all time.
www.soulwhirlingsomewhere.com/
Great Lake Swimmers
Another singer/songwriter output that just dont seem to be from this world. His voice is beautiful and most of his songs are touching me inside. 2 albums so far, both are recommended.
www.greatlakeswimmers.com/
Spokane
Another band that sounds a lot like LOW. Nevertheless they are brilliant. Their album "Measurement" is a masterpiece. Can't wait for their new album in fall 2006!
http://www.jagjaguwar.com/spokane/
Anywhen
Sometimes I ask myself how it was possible to record such a warm and emotional album full of deep feelings and pure sadness. I am talking about Anywhens latest album "The Opiates" which was released in 2001. Thomas Feiner's vocals aren't from this world. Its sad that this band seem to rest in peace.
- there is no homepage -
Goldmund
I can understand if some people start to get bored while listening to piano-music, but "Goldmund" is different from most other piano stuff. Again its the stillness between every played note that makes this album so strong. Album title: "Corduroy road". No vocals here.
http://www.typerecords.com/releases/full.php?id=9
Pacific Uv
This is a band I dont know much about, but I can easily recommend their self-titled album, because its great. "God Is So Tired", one of the songs from this album is amazing.
Their homepage seems down, but here's a review link:
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:1adnvwdqa9qk
The Sky At Night
Its not very easy to compare this band with others. It fits perfectly to this list, because its slow and sad, and while most of the songs are done with a lots of piano stuff, the vocals are seperated into male/female vocals. Everything here comes up with lots of delay. Everyone should check out their song "My Reasons", downloadable from their page.
Their debut album "Hope For Dummies" will be re-released in march 2006, and it seems there will be some new songs on it aswell.
http://www.theskyatnight.net
Early Day Miners
Most people might call their music just Indie Rock or something like that. But of course they are doing much more then this. Everything about this band is perfect, and I can't seem to find an album that I like more than another by them.
Everyone should listen to the songs "Light In August" and "Bedroom, Houston" to get an idea how beautiful this band is.
www.earlydayminers.com/
Mark Kozelek
Everything that has something to do with Kozelek is brilliant. His solo works, Red House Painters and Sun Kil Moon.
I think there is no need to speak much about him. He has an amazing voice.
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Bands that I missed to add, but need to appear:
The Montgolfier Brothers
http://www.montgolfiers.co.uk/
Grand Salvo
http://www.pharmacyrecords.com.au/grandsalvo.html
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Of course there are lots of other bands that are not listed here, but I tried to figure out my favorites.
Any recommendations are welcome.
Again it is shown, that the line between slowcore, sadcore, singer/songwriter and indie stuff is thin sometimes..
Oh, and hugs to Northward who's been sharing music with me since ages :)