=========================================================================== The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place =========================================================================== Title : The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place Artist : Explosions in the Sky Genre : Post-Rock Released: 2004 Austin, Texas natives Explosions in the Sky are probably one of the most well-known, if not the most well-known post-rock outfits of the modern era. Spawning countless imitators with their landmark compositional skills, EITS is a giant of the post-rock world, right up there with bands like Sigur Rós, Mogwai, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. "The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place" is, in my opinion, their best album, featuring complex layered guitar melodies, emotional dynamic range, compelling songwriting that tells a story, and much more instrumental goodness. For anyone looking to get into post-rock, this is a fantastic place to start. Favorite Tracks: First Breath After Coma, Memorial, Your Hand in Mine