Sonic Level: God Is An Astronaut

I would have nothing to say about Ireland if my folks were not going there to get some better-paid job; and if God Is An Astronaut never existed. This band has something rarely seen for a post-rock musicians teamed up in 2002: they have their own, recognizable style. More electronic/ ambient/ downtempo sound is enough to avoid comparisons to Mogwai or Sigur Rós. But don't be fooled too much: GIAA's songs have equally epic proportions and unorthodox guitar-style as bands above.

It's too bad, though, that good style is not resulting with good number of good tracks. Irish trio has some (I'd myself recommend Coda, From Dust to the Beyond and All Is Violent, All Is Bright), yet the narrow borders of music technique that defines their sound resulted so far with many songs that are 'just OK'. Damn, post-rock is not about being OK! You guys should have already recorded at least 10 memorable compositions or totally change your direction!

Getting back to the point... I still see a chance of evolution for GIAA. Song 'Echoes' from their 2008 self-titled album links more with dynamic instrumental bands like Gifts From Enola or Exxasens. I'd call it a little solution to the problem, maybe a nice one, but not really not that much satisfying. However, the song itself sounds very good in it's agressive, rock way. Definetely worth sharing, after all.

God Is An Astronaut - Echoes