Mono - You Are There

Hey more instrumental post-rock. Mono is definitely comparable to This Will Destroy You, albeit with less experimentation and more hard moments. Mono focuses a little less on melody than similar acts and thrives on atmosphere and building up over long periods of time before unleashing with loud, cathartic climaxes. There's often not much complexity in the music itself, with repeated, simple instrumentation that is added to in intensity over time, and the actual composition becomes more intricate than the melody. It's an effective tactic if it doesn't end up boring you. The album has only six songs, four of which are over ten minutes, so it's not the place to look for catchy choruses. Without vocals or repeated hooks, it's hard to differentiate and recommend specific tracks, as everything blends together into one long experience lasting an hour. You pretty much know just from listening to something whether you'd be into the genre or not, and I find it a pleasant way to spend some time, especially when performing a task that would otherwise be boring. These guys certainly know how to create an interesting auditory experience. I just noticed the band is actually Japanese, which is interesting. Tastes really can transcend some boundaries.