Austinist: Austinist Interview: Explosions In The Sky

Stan

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:13:47 -0600

What does the album being officially released have to do with the statement Z quoted? Was pitchfork the only place to get a prerelease copy?

joshuahuck

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:01:26 -0600

stan, i was referring to the official release...

Tex

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:53:07 -0600

I wound up seeing their first Austin show ever completely by accident. I can't even remember the name of the club (somewhere on 7th, opening for Tristeza, who sucked). I'm not a big EITS fan, but it's always nice to see a hard-working band get a break.

Tex

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:45:04 -0600

Stan

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:50:32 -0600

Mark, Not trying to brag or say them I saw them before they were big. I just happened to see them progress very nicely and some of my fondest music moments in Austin were those 2 back to back shows at Parish (or Mercury) years ago. Paige, I don't dislike it, I just haven't found it to be as interesting as I had hoped. Same with the new record. Josh, The album was shipped a week or two ago for people who ordered it from the label. I think it's in stores Tuesday of this week, but I could be mistaken. And, it's be leaked on the internet for a while. Z, Pitchfork loved their 2nd album and rather liked the 3rd album. The Rescue and the Reissue of their debut also did fairly well. Maybe they're not adored by Pitchfork, but they seem to be well liked over there. They get enough press to say the least. I'm disappointed a bit, but I won't even be in town when they play at Emo's so it makes my decision easier this time around.

paige

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:17:01 -0600

Stan, I think the Rescue EP is some of their best stuff. Can't put my finger on why, but I do like the idea that it was sort of spur of the moment. Tom, Great work on this interview, great, great work.

mark

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:34:25 -0600

Damn, Stan! You are OLD-SCHOOL!

joshuahuck

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:08:09 -0600

z, obviously the album is yet to be released and that quoted statement was referring to previous albums. don't be a douche. also, if pitchfork is your critical benchmark, you're probably irredeemable.

Stan

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:23:57 -0600

Great interview (one of the better ones I've read on here). I'm really glad I got a chance to see EITS many times here in Austin around the time of their first 2 albums as well as the CD release shows for the previous album. Seeing them outside at Emo's (which, ironically, is where I first really experienced them 4 years ago) is not the same as those 2 magical nights at Parish for their last CD release. I've outgrown them a bit and don't think the new album (or The Rescue EP) is as awesome as The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place, but it's got some wonderful moments. I'm glad they've gotten to the point where my $5 is irrelevant in paying the rent. When I bought Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever from the band at a show in 2001, it was more out of support of a local band that showed some promise than because I really liked post-rock. I'm glad they're able to do this for a living so more people can experience what I did years ago.

z

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:19:02 -0600

Austin's Explosions In The Sky play powerful instrumental indie-rock that has been compared to Mogwai and Sigur Ros and is widely lauded by critics... Explosions in the Sky All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone [Temporary Residence; 2007] Rating: 6.0 - lol at austinist writers :) !!