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Best Post-Rock Albums

Instrumental rock that builds, swells and collapses. Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Mogwai, Explosions in the Sky — the slow-burn architecture of pure sound.

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    Young TeamMogwai

    Young Team

    Mogwai · 1997 · Alternative & Indie

    A dynamic post-rock debut of quiet-loud crescendos. Powerful and influential. A genre cornerstone.

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    Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to HeavenGodspeed You! Black Emperor

    Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven

    Godspeed You! Black Emperor · 2000 · Alternative & Indie

    A monumental post-rock double album of orchestral crescendo. Immersive and acclaimed. A genre landmark.

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    The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead PlaceExplosions in the Sky

    The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

    Explosions in the Sky · 2003 · Alternative & Indie

    A soaring, emotional post-rock landmark of wordless drama. Cinematic and beloved. A genre favourite.

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    SpiderlandSlint

    Spiderland

    Slint · 1991 · Alternative & Indie

    A quiet, eerie, hugely influential record that effectively invented post-rock. Tense and singular. A cult landmark.

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