Red Sparowes - At the Soundless Dawn (2005)

Genre- Instrumental Rock, Experimental, Post Rock

Red Sparowes is composed of members of the bands Isis and Neurosis. The bands bio states that the core group will continue to work with these and other musicians for each recording, allowing subtle and textural progressions in the music, while still keeping the heart of the sound intact. The core sound of Red Sparowes is a slow building guitar epic that breaks over you like a giant ocean wave. It leaves you swirling in a froth of guitar and textures before it releases you and retreats away leaving calm beauty. Vocals are not found on this instrumental album, although human voice is used as an instrument in some songs. After repeated listens you finally understand how the layers of sound build intricate song structures. This is a fascinating band. I can’t recommend any particular song because they all stand out as unique and powerful. I would suggest that if you are a fan of Mogwai, Godspeed You Black Emperor or perhaps My Bloody Valentine then Red Sparowes would probably be exactly what you are looking for.

Rating- 9/10