You know…..genres are silly. They really are. However, I suppose they can be helpful to journalist to help keep themselves organized and such.

To me, a “post-rock” band is a band that’s set up similar to regular rock band. There really isn’t a specific thing to clarify how it’s different from regular rock. You kinda sorta just know. Some people say things like, “It’s rock instruments used for non-rock purposes.” Then perhaps that would make metal, post-rock? Come on guys, don’t be pish posh. Personally, I feel like the stereotypical stuff like Mogwai, Mono, and Explosions in the Sky is what people think of ‘post-rock’ when in reality bands like Mice Parade, Sigur Ros, Amiina, and yes……even Radiohead could be considered that as well.

I don’t understand some people’s infatuation with this style. A LOT of it sounds the same, you know…like a rock band was comissioned to do a fantasy movie soundtrack. While I do enjoy some of that sometimes, it does get real old real fast. So I tend to stick with the most mainstream of the post-rock bands. I know that’s pretty close-minded, and yeah I do try out new ones once in a while. But seriously…….I like things that are unique. Post-rock as a whole is pretty unique…But within the style, I feel that it is kinda stale.

Don’t know what post-rock is? Here’s a few sample albums to start you off with:

rururu – rururu (mediafire dot com /?hhlclwjngrd )

void’s anatomy – shades of a moment (mediafire dot com /?mywqyb3xgdl )

lite – filmlets (mediafire dot com /?uk2b35bixi0 )

Thanks to those of you at my forum for uploading these albums. Your work is much appreciated.