Weekend Wind-Down No. 8: Uplifting Post-Rock

–Words and list by Michael Hogan

Expect this to become a recurring theme in these weekly playlists. Scouring my rather mighty collection of post-rock, I came across so many gems I wanted to include that I simply can’t stop here. Each one of these songs features bright melodies and builds that are sure to plaster a stupid, contented smile across your face. These ten tracks are a true testament to the power of music; these days so many people rely on lyrics to provide storylines that can be identified with, but these songs have none of that. They’re written in a universal musical language. Anyone on earth can understand exactly what these songs mean, and I believe that’s exactly the point. We know tomorrow is Monday, but it’s hard to get too down on yourself listening to these beautiful songs.

Playlist:

Explosions in the Sky – Remember Me as a Time of Day
This Will Destroy You – The World is Our _____
Inuit – I’m No Sun Expert
Lights & Motion – Aerials
Mt. – Lecture on Nothing
Lights Out Asia – Radars Over the Ghosts of Chernobyl
Caspian – Hymns for the Greatest Generation
Moving Mountains – Foreword
Sigur Ros – Glosoli
Hunt – Reset My Bones