New Music Report – June 12, 2020
I’ll be honest, I was looking forward to the Currents and END releases last week for MONTHS, and next week is another pretty big week, so any band that has to follow those up is gonna have a tough time. Unless that band happens to be one of the best post rock bands of all time. This is quite literally the opposite end of the spectrum from last week, but it’s a gorgeous album.
This Will Destroy You – So stick with me on this, a few years back, This Will Destroy You was asked to write the “soundtrack” for a… restaurant? The LA-based restaurant Vespertine (hence the name of the album) commissioned This Will Destroy You to help set the ambiance throughout the “journey” of the meal at the restaurant, which is an interesting concept, but arguably there is no better band for the job. Due to the purpose of this music, it isn’t exactly the typical rise-and-fall, building post rock that we are used to hearing from TWDY, but a more ambient take on their signature sound with beautiful, calm, peaceful melodies. This actually isn’t too far off from their sound on Tunnel Blanket, but of course, meant to take a backseat to the experience in front of you, providing a strong yet calm emotional foundation to your life; be it eating at a weird LA restaurant, or just going about your day. I listened to this on repeat for about 4 hours in the garage last night and hardly noticed. It was incredible. If you need a calming force in your life right now, and let’s face it, who doesn’t, give this album a listen.