Explosions in the Sky is a post-rock band from Texas that uses only three instruments: bass, guitar and drums. Their albums are the result of clever improvisation of these three instruments. Explosions in the Sky is also, sometimes, called the Sigur Ros of Texas -- I discovered this band through Peter Berg’s “Friday Night Lights.” (Which, by the way, is a solid sports movie and drama.)
All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone is their fifth album, and what a doozy it is. Composed of only six tracks, it’s a finely crafted work that touches on themes such as fear, loneliness, desperation and accomplishment – without any lyrics, using just only sound, music.
There is a track called “What Do You Go Home To?” that perfectly captures the essence of this question. (This answer to this question is different for different people.) It’s haunting and evocative and says much more than songs crammed to the gills with phrases and choruses. “It’s Natural To Be Afraid,” track #3, starts with such a compelling mandolin and piano-set that you’ll surprised when the sound distorts into the band’s trademark soaring power chords and heavy drumming; it’s a behemoth 13-minute epic after all, and although I liked the first half better, chances are people may favour the second leg more. That’s the great thing about taste.
All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone has something for everyone.
Rating: 
1/2 out of
