I tend to avoid a lot of the electronic post rock that's released these days. A lot of bands seem to think that because they create long trackss with heavy guitar over electronic beats that they're somehow special when the music's actually completely forgettable. That's why I was surprised by this band Downliners Sekt, my latest listen in the crowded field of elecronified post rock. Sekt, who release all of their music for free on their website, create actual songs where the instruments and electronics are harmonized instead of just put on top of each other. I hesitate to even stain the music with the term post rock, because it's really just well produced instrumental music. Imagine World's End Girlfriend without all of the cheesy elements. What also makes the album special is how they switch between heavy and softer moments, switching from intense to chilled and back. Definitely experimental, but never headache inducing, The Saltire Wave is definitely a record more traditional post rockers can take some queues from.

Style: Post Rock

RIYL: 65daysofstatic, World's End Girlfriend

Download from Downliners Sekt  MySpace

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2008  65daysofstatic  Downliners Sekt  Post Rock  Selfreleased  The Saltire Wave  Worlds End Girlfriend  onecaseman 

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