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Post Rock
United Kingdom
Post Rock Facts
Post-rock transcends traditional song structures, prioritizing atmospheric soundscapes and instrumental textures over conventional melodies. Influenced by genres like post-punk, krautrock, and experimental rock, it often features extended instrumental passages and dynamic shifts in intensity. The result is a genre characterized by its emotive power and sonic exploration, creating a deeply immersive listening experience.
Origins
Origin
UnknownEra
late 1980sSound Traits
emphasis on textureatmospheric soundnontraditional song structurespredominantly instrumentalwide dynamic rangeelectronics and digital production
Lyrical Themes
No specific lyrical themes listed.
History
Origins and early development
Post-rock is a subgenre of experimental rock that emphasizes texture, atmosphere, and non-traditional song structures over conventional rock techniques. The term post-rock was coined by music journalist Simon Reynolds and popularized in his review of Bark Psychosis' 1994 album Hex. Groups such as Talk Talk and Slint are credited with producing foundational works in the style in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Evolution or diversification
Tortoise's 1996 album Millions Now Living Will Never Die led to post-rock becoming an established term for the genre in music criticism and journalism. In its second wave, post-rock diversified into subgenres, influencing indie rock, electronica, and certain forms of metal.
Cultural or musical significance
Post-rock artists often combine rock instrumentation and rock stylings with electronics and digital production to explore textures, timbres and different styles. Vocals, when present, are often used as an instrumental layer, with many bands opting for entirely instrumental compositions. The term has developed to refer to bands oriented around dramatic and suspense-driven instrumental rock, making the term controversial among listeners and artists alike.
