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Austin, United States (1999 – present)
Explosions In The Sky is an American instrumental post-rock band, which formed in Austin, Texas in 1999. Munaf Rayani, Mark Smith, and Michael James had just moved to Austin from Midland, Texas, and drummer Chris Hrasky had just moved to Austin from Rockford, Illinois.
The band quickly gained a reputation for their live shows even amongst other established local bands such as Lift to Experience. They also garnered a small amount of media attention as a result of their second album Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever, due to rumors linking it to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks - The album was released in late August 2001, with liner notes containing a picture of an airplane and the text “This Plane Will Crash Tomorrow”.
“The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place” is their third full-length album (counting “How Strange, Innocence” as their debut, see below). It shows the band has developed their characteristic sound to its full potential and the album has been critically acclaimed.
Friday Night Lights, the football movie based on the book of the same name, featured a soundtrack consisting mostly of songs by Explosions in the Sky, both original (as found on the Friday Night Lights soundtrack ) and from earlier releases. They are also frequently played in the TV-series sharing the name.
The band quickly gained a reputation for their live shows even amongst other established local bands such as Lift to Experience. They also garnered a small amount of media attention as a result of their second album Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever, due to rumors linking it to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks - The album was released in late August 2001, with liner notes containing a picture of an airplane and the text “This Plane Will Crash Tomorrow”.
“The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place” is their third full-length album (counting “How Strange, Innocence” as their debut, see below). It shows the band has developed their characteristic sound to its full potential and the album has been critically acclaimed.
Friday Night Lights, the football movie based on the book of the same name, featured a soundtrack consisting mostly of songs by Explosions in the Sky, both original (as found on the Friday Night Lights soundtrack ) and from earlier releases. They are also frequently played in the TV-series sharing the name.
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FlozyGillepsie wrote:
I believe all people who like explosions in the sky are amazing. Their music is special, intense, flattering. It is unusual, and very deep. Therefore, having them in mind make you very unique. YAY FOR THIS BAND
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IlaiA wrote:
Video off the Brixton show on the 27th, they even posted it on their Facebook page!
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ozzi_93 wrote:
awesome <3
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Hiigg wrote:
who needs lyrics?
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Cebula666 wrote:
Who said you need words to write a story? [11]
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ShirkHorse wrote:
Fantastic at Brixton last week! I would have liked to have heard Your Hand in Mine, but the set was still faultless! I think the highlights for me were Postcard from 1952 and The Birth and Death of the Day. When they said "We never thought that music like ours would get us into a room like this" I was among the many people cheering their approval.
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xbry89x wrote:
Best music for sex
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jack_rae wrote:
Coldplay are the best Post Rock band, these guys just ripped them off. [3]
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tobleedice wrote:
Seen them 4 times, 3 in the US and 1 in Germany. They are awesome every time but the best were the 2 times when they had Eluvium as an opener ... perfect lead-in for EITS!
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Hiigg wrote:
hey brazil https://www.facebook.com/groups/liberalismusical/
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hancurtis wrote:
edan keren parah anjis pisan gelo aslina kabeh we lah!!!! i shout you to come to indonesiaaa please!! :beer:
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iRadiation wrote:
Apparently a song can paint a thousand words too. Just. amazing.
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IlaiA wrote:
Coldplay are the best Post Rock band, these guys just ripped them off. [2]
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Bodysnatcher94 wrote:
Their latest album is the best due to the production on the album. Wish all their albums had such great production.
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caiocapela wrote:
Who said you need words to write a story? [10]
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Bodysnatcher94 wrote:
Coldplay are the best Post Rock band, these guys just ripped them off.
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hancurtis wrote:
take care, awesome!!
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Dmitry_Pilaev wrote:
Who said you need words to write a story? [9]
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the_insomniac wrote:
Who said you need words to write a story? [8]
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graemebaty wrote:
http://www.explosionsinthesky.com/the_rescue.html free download :)
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Feb
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NYU CHILL 2012: EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, GROUPER, & DUCKY Benefit Concert
E&L Auditorium NYU, New York NY, United States
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Apr
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Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2012
Empire Polo Club, Indio CA, United States
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Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2012
Empire Polo Club, Indio CA, United States
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