Stray Theories play
post-rock, a genre that I was mildly interested in back in 2005 or so.
My interest faded shortly thereafter, and the genre went on the back
burner for many years. Fast forward to 2021 and I get reintroduced by
one of my good friends.
This Light has an atmosphere of pure
unadulterated warmth. Everything song, composition, and note on the
album is slow and deliberate yet undeniably comforting quality to it.
Like coming home after a long journey.
While there may not be
many memorable moments in terms of the notes played here, what the album
does provide is a deep, emotionally moving atmosphere. While there are
certainly more melodic parts than others, the stand out parts for me is
the whole - the state of mind that this album puts me in.
Delay
and reverb are used in such a strong degree here that they could be the
defining characteristic of the band. The music utilizes guitar as the
driving force, however there are multiple layers added behind and
sometimes above them to create a "wall of sound" texture to the music.
Its easy going on the ears and invites repeated listens.
Post-rock
is quite different than what I remember from years past. The genre has
evolved, and this highly ambient and atmospheric side is something I can
see myself exploring more of in the future.
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