Genre(s): Post-Rock, Modern Classical
Release Date: March 13th, 2000
My Rating: 4.0/5

In a classic example of pretentious Post-Rock album naming, the debut album from A Silver Mt. Zion is titled "He Has Left Us Alone but Shafts of Light Sometimes Grace the Corner of Our Rooms..." The album was written and recorded in dedication to the lead guitarist's dog, who died of cancer while on tour with "Godspeed You! Black Emperor" (perhaps the most famous Post-Rock band of all time).

In classic Godspeed You! style, the album is universally apocalyptic and melancholic. It's music which would be recovered from the wreckage of a planet after nuclear winter, or perhaps fired into space as the last act of our species as we cook alive. Of special note are tracks five (13 Angels Standing Guard 'Round The Side Of Your Bed) and eight (For Wanda). The two tracks elevate the somber atmosphere to the maximum

YT Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n880RRye0i5Fi9Cbmm_n8JLACK3AW6mPA

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/298tKa2DPLT9GNmY8vsvLj

Review Date: July 16, 2024
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