G_d's Pee AT STATE'S END! is the seventh studio album by the Canadian post-rock band Godspeed You! Black Emperor, released on April 2, 2021, via Constellation. This 52-minute journey into the band's signature sound features eight sprawling tracks that blend post-rock and drone elements, creating a sonic landscape that is both expansive and intimate.
The album opens with "Military Alphabet (five eyes all blind)," a track that sets the tone with its atmospheric build-ups and powerful crescendos. "Job's Lament" follows, showcasing the band's ability to weave intricate layers of sound into a cohesive whole. "First of the Last Glaciers" continues the album's exploration of grand, symphonic themes, while "where we break how we shine (ROCKETS FOR MARY)" offers a moment of reflective calm.
"Fire at Static Valley" and “GOVERNMENT CAME” (9980.0kHz 3617.1kHz 4521.0 kHz) bring the album to a climax with their intense, driving rhythms and soaring melodies. The album concludes with "Cliffs Gaze / cliffs’ gaze at empty waters’ rise / ASHES TO SEA or NEARER TO THEE" and "OUR SIDE HAS TO WIN (for D.H.)," which provide a sense of resolution and closure.
G_d's Pee AT STATE'S END! captures the grandeur, aggression, and power of Godspeed You! Black Emperor's symphonic punk with perfect clarity. The album is a testament to the band's enduring influence and their ability to create music that is both timeless and relevant. Fans of post-rock and drone music will find much to appreciate in this latest offering from one of the genre's most innovative and influential bands.
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