For anyone new to our blog, let me start by saying that there are many great artists and bands putting out amazing music these days. They need your support. That is where we come in. We look at many under-publicized artists and help them by blogging about it here if we like it. Please continue to support these artists.
One said artist is an American instrumental rock band called Now that We're Older. This band is from Cincinnati, Ohio and has just recently released their album, "Beneath the Bridge, Under a Frozen Sky" Citing influences ranging from post-rock heavy hitters such as Mogwai, Sigur Ros, and This Will Destroy You, this band creates dazzling instrumental rock tunes. These songs incorporate various instruments and feelings.
Where some post-rock bands create flashy, screeching guitar distortion that represents the majority of their music, Now That We're Older shies away from in-your-face explosions of post-rock cinematic noise in favor of a more earthen instrumental album that is less heavy on the distortion and includes numerous pure instrumentation.
The effect this creates is somewhere between post-rock and experimental, producing an eclectic array of emotions entirely through the sounds and tempos of the music. While some tracks include a generous helping of wailing guitar distortion, others offer a healthy dose of piano, drums, mainstream rock guitars, cellos, and gorgeous string arrangements.
To put it mildly, this album blew me away. It is remarkably well-produced with impeccable mixing and minimal sampling. In short, I can't say enough good things about this band.
I can't finish this review without sharing my experience about how I found this album. I was poking around on bandcamp looking for some fresh new tunes for little to no cost, and I saw the album cover depicted above. I thought, "that's a cool album cover." Anyone who knows me or regularly follows our blog knows how that usually ends up for me.
Another great thing about this band is that you can't go wrong by downloading it, because Now That We're Older is offering it for free through their bandcamp page. As a matter of fact, they are not even asking for donations, as many bands do. This is a completely free, no-strings-attached instant download that is worth at least $10.00. Get this album. You will love it. For your listening pleasure, the entire album is streaming below, courtesy of Now That We're Older's bandcamp. Key in on Song for Jewel and Northern Lights, as these are clear standouts. Thanks for reading and enjoy!
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