Russian Circles is one of the most interesting and innovative bands in post rock these days, and any new release of theirs is bound to garner a lot of attention. Their latest full-length, Memorial, is no exception. The album isn’t out until October 29, but you can stream it right now over at Pitchfork.
Fans of the band’s previous output will be familiar with the seamless transitions from complex, punishing metal riffs to beautiful, ethereal passages, and it won’t take long for new fans to get sucked into the dark, intense atmosphere of Memorial either.
Interestingly, the album’s structure is a nod to Pink Floyd’s classic, Animals, in that it forms a circle, ending with a filled-out variation on the theme from the quiet opening song, “Memoriam.”
You can preorder Memorial from Sargent House right here.
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