6.3. Sigur Ros - Untitled #4

"Untitled #4" by Sigur Ros, from their 2002 album, "()".

http://www.myspace.com/sigurros

6.2. Caspian - Moksha

"Moksha" by Caspian, from their 2007 album, "The Four Trees".

http://www.myspace.com/caspiantheband

6.1. This Will Destroy You - Quiet

"Quiet" by This Will Destroy You, from their 2006 album, "Young Mountain".

http://www.myspace.com/thiswilldestroyyou

5.31. Beware of Safety - Step or Stone

"Step or Stone" by Beware of Safety, from their 2008 album, "Dogs".

http://www.myspace.com/bewareofsafety

Yndi Halda

Hailing from Canterbury, England, Yndi Halda (say yin-dee hal-dar) derives their name from a Norse phrase supposedly meaning, "Enjoy Eternal Bliss." Fitting, then, that this would be the name of their first release. First pressed in 2007 and so far their only release, the "self-titled" record is classified as an EP, despite it's 65 minute running time. Yes that's right, an EP over an hour long, and they use that hour to its full potential. Yndi Halda builds excitement and tension extremely slowly of the course of each song, so this is not music for the impatient. However, it all leads to extraordinarily huge moments that will send shivers down your spine. Take an hour out of your day to listen to it, and I can guarantee you'll want to listen again.

Yndi Halda - Enjoy Eternal Bliss

http://www.myspace.com/yndihalda

http://www.yndihalda.com/

5.28. Mum - Green Grass of Tunnel

"Green Grass of Tunnel" by Mum, from their 2002 album, "Finally We Are No One".

http://www.myspace.com/mumtheband

5.27. The Samuel Jackson Five - Eye Eat Lotus

"Eye Eat Lotus" by The Samuel Jackson Five, from their 2008 album, "Goodbye Melody Mountain".

http://www.myspace.com/thesamueljacksonfive

5.26. Explosions in the Sky - Greet Death

"Greet Death" by Explosions in the Sky, from their 2001 album, "Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever".

http://www.myspace.com/explosionsinthesky

5.25. Mono - Halcyon (Beautiful Days)

"Halcyon (Beautiful Days)" by Mono, from their 2004 album, "Walking Clouds And Deep Red Sky, Flag Fluttered And The Sun Shined"

http://www.myspace.com/monojp

5.24. Gregor Samsa - First Mile, Last Mile

"First Mile, Last Mile" by Gregor Samsa, from their 2008 album, "Rest".

http://www.myspace.com/gregorsamsamyspace

Isis

So, I just recently found out that Isis is breaking up, and I decided to make this weekend post just about them. This legendary band contributed hugely to the definition of post-metal, if not created it singlehandedly by combining the aesthetics of post-rock and the heaviness of sludge. After thirteen years and five albums however, the band decided to break up after this year's tour. So go see them - this'll be your last chance.

Wavering Radiant - 2009

http://www.isistheband.com/

http://www.myspace.com/isis

5.21. Moving Mountains - Foreword

"Foreword" by Moving Mountains, from their 2008 EP, "Foreword".

http://www.myspace.com/movingmountainsmusic

5.20. UpCDownCLeftCRightCABC+Start - The Creeping Fear

"The Creeping Fear" by UpCDownCLeftCRightCABC+Start, from their 2008 album, "Embers".

http://www.myspace.com/upcdownc

5.19. Beast, Please Be Still - Mastodon March, Smilodon Smile

"Mastodon March, Smilodon Smile" by Beast, Please Be Still, from their 2007 album, "Beast, Please Be Still".

http://www.myspace.com/beastpleasebestill

5.18. Sunn O))) & Boris - The Sinking Belle (Blue Sheep)

"The Sinking Belle (Blue Sheep)" by Sunn O))) & Boris, from their 2006 album, "Altar".

http://www.myspace.com/thegrimmrobe

http://www.myspace.com/borisdronevil

5.17. If These Trees Could Talk - From Roots to Needles

"From Roots to Needles" by If These Trees Could Talk, from their 2009 album, "Above the Earth, Below the Sky".

http://www.myspace.com/ifthesetreescouldtalk