Guidance

AlbumAug 05 / 20167 songs, 41m
Post-Rock Post-Metal
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7.5 / 10

There's an organic and unforced feel to the latest album by Chicago-based post-rock trio Russian Circles, as if songs were allowed to grow wild rather than carefully cultivated.

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One central challenge for instrumental rock bands is to find that elusive middle ground between developed musical narratives and self-indulgence. Considering the legions of Explosions In The Sky-worshipping bands that have cropped up during the past decade, another hurdle for instrumental groups is to accomplish the…

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The familiar formulae of post-rock make it a dead concept in 2016, but Russian Circles show enough mastery of sound to make it feel alive.

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For over a decade, Russian Circles have been painting soundscapes with strokes of dynamism and tonal manipulation.   The Chicago outfit's...

8 / 10

Russian Circles have done it again, once more expanding their sound and forcing us to recognize their blazing glory.

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If you were looking for a fitting soundtrack to the disaster movie of your life, one that uplifts but also shakes you to your core, Chicago instrumental trio Russian Circles can provide.

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That makes Russian Circles’ success all the more impressive.

Album Reviews: Russian Circles - Guidance

GuidanceArtist: Russian CirclesGenre: PopLabel: Sargent HouseWhile many post-rock acts kick against the constraints and tropes of the genre, Russian Circles continue to tighten the musical knot, embracing the limitations that guitar, bass and drums grant.

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