One of the most common characteristics among post rock bands is the complete denial that they are a post rock band. Explosions in the Sky insists that they are “cinematic rock.” This Will Destroy You defiantly calls themselves “doomgaze.” Mogwai calls the term “lazy” and says they’re just experimental rock.

And Mono, from Japan, themselves sneer at the label, insisting that they are a neo-classical group.

But as pretentious as that might sound, Hymn to the Immortal Wind leaves no room for doubt. Continue reading →