Russian Circles...

[MYSTERIOUS TRAVELLER]

"Post Rock" as a category sounds "cooler" than "Instrumental Rock," so it gets used.

cool by me... I love the Post Rock of Joe Satriani

[davis]

I listened to most of Empros and Memorial today on YT, both for the first time. I like them more than any of the first 3 albums.

[zravkapt]

It kind of is a bologna label. It's instrumental rock. Heavy, jammy, dark, psychedelic, whatever. But it's rock.

But, the most popular PR band in the world is Sigur Ros who are not instrumental and certainly not heavy, jammy or dark.

I use the term 'experimental rock' for experimental rock (much easier than trying to explain what 'prog' or 'post' or whatever is).

[Zalmoxe]

Similar bands: Red Sparowes (here are a few full albums on YT)

[Zalmoxe]

65DaysOfStatic

[Zalmoxe]

Isis (if you like a more aggressive approach):

[Zalmoxe]

And of course, the masterpiece of them all, Magyar Posse - "Random Avenger"

[battema]

Infrequently mentioned, but pretty damned awesome (albeit a bit more "comedy" than Russian Circles):

The Kickass - Death Metal is for Pussies

http://www.amazon.com/Death-Metal-Pu.../dp/B002LWHJFE

Can't find too many vids online but the Amazon link goes to the mp3 page with samples. Anyhoo...an instrumental metal/rock/whatever album with song titles like "So...You Want to Have a Led Zeppelin Riff Battle Huh? Let's Do It" and this artwork:



Well, it deserves mention ;-)

[battema]

Isis (if you like a more aggressive approach):

And if you find the Isis scratching that itch and want something with even MORE aggression, I'd suggest the most recent Old Man Gloom albums 'The Ape of God 1 & 2' with some heavy, dark atmospherics and long tracks across two CDs (sold separately).

[Garden Dreamer]

Pelican is the only band in this genre that has clicked with me. Russian Circles, Red Sparrowes, Isis, etc. didn't grab me.

[Nearfest2]

Pelican and Russian Circles are the two I like. Giant Squid and Long Distance Calling and are decent as well. Battles is listed as Post-Rock but they're a bit more avant garde IMO. "Gloss Drop" is great.

[Zalmoxe]

Here's a recent discovery - may stir some interest from some of you:

[boilk]

^Pretty cool stuff!

neil

[jeffo621]

Check out Zebulon Pike!

[Mr. Toad]

You guys sold me. I'll check Russian Circles out.

Thanks

[mnprogger]

For those who dig Russian Circles, I'd suggest the following albums:

Long Distance Calling - Avoid the Light
Shelter Red - Strike a Mortal Terror
East of the Wall - Farmer's Almanac