
In the past, we've discussed at length about our trepidation with the concept of "post-rock". All to frequently, the genre is an example of musicians who have never been taught the simple skill of editing. Self-indulgent and dull, it's rare that these bands capture our attention. Collapse Under The Empire do it by crafting masterful songs that ebb and flow while keeping us on the edge of our seat. Frankly, it evokes the same feeling I got upon hearing Philip Glass for the first time. The songs could work as background music, but were far [...]