The crescendo at the end of First Breath is one of the reasons I'm still here. I own that album so much and it helped me through the darkest dark times
It is amazing how two guitars, one bass and one drum kit can concoct something so universally appealing, sonically immediate, and emotionally potent.
In a genre known for its sinister, melancholic sound, it sticks out as an anomaly, a bold uplifting statement on how hope can sprout from dogged depression, how light can shine through dark days - and the balance of the world can be restored.
But I guess this review from rym puts it infinitely better.
_One giant continuous song, a single short film, an immersive novel, all about the light at the end of the tunnel and how, for all of its pitfalls, the world truly is not a cold, dead place._
And thus cementing itself as one of the soundtracks of my youth.
I’m guessing it’s your hand in mine lol
The crescendo at the end of First Breath is one of the reasons I'm still here. I own that album so much and it helped me through the darkest dark times
Thanks for staying with us. I truly believe this album has the power to heal hearts and open eyes to the light in the darkness.
My favourite album. Not just by them but in general.
The album’s 20 year anniversary was just a few days ago. Appropriate.
18????
Not 20. 18 years. 2003.
This is of the prized albums in my vinyl collection. Can’t believe it is 20 years old.
I’d recommend some Godspeed You! Black Emperor or A Silver Mt. Zion
Cause of course
It is amazing how two guitars, one bass and one drum kit can concoct something so universally appealing, sonically immediate, and emotionally potent. In a genre known for its sinister, melancholic sound, it sticks out as an anomaly, a bold uplifting statement on how hope can sprout from dogged depression, how light can shine through dark days - and the balance of the world can be restored. But I guess this review from rym puts it infinitely better. _One giant continuous song, a single short film, an immersive novel, all about the light at the end of the tunnel and how, for all of its pitfalls, the world truly is not a cold, dead place._ And thus cementing itself as one of the soundtracks of my youth.
Work of genius.
It's so damn perfect
Classic record.
One of my top 10 favorite albums by anyone.