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This Will Destroy You

Posted about 1 year ago
When I did a search on MOG for This Will Destroy You, I discovered that their new self-titled release has not been mentioned here yet. How could this be? This record came out back in March! I was blown away. Why in the crap is nobody talking about these guys? Is it only because they may have a similar sound to some bands we all know and love already? Could this be a band on the last coattails of a genre in indie rock? I think not, I believe them to be the real deal. I have been aware of This Will Destroy You for a while now. I discovered them while in a search of something similar to Explosions in the Sky. Young Mountain (TWDY's first release) seemed like something that could tide me over for my post rock instrumental band addiction blues. I kept meaning to buy Young Mountain but never got around to it. Last spring Explosions in the Sky released "All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone" and that tided me over until I heard about TWDY coming out with a new release around the time I bought my record player. I could not pass up on the special edition LP. It was a no-brainer to go ahead and pre-order it back in December 2007 for a March 2008 release. It has not disappointed. The comparisons to Explosions in the Sky and Mogwai are un-deniable. But the ability TWDY have to rock just as hard as the mentioned bands is a true compliment to them. Ten gallon hats off to the second Texas foursome that can kill you softly. http://www.myspace.com/thiswilldestroyyou
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Comments (29)

  1. Marigold
    Marigold says I must add as a little shot out to Magic Bullet Records. They really are a top notch outfit. When I made the pre-order for the self-titled release I had the option to get the actual cd for an additional five dollars. I initially passed on the cd offer. After a long delay on my part I then decided to see if I could still get it the week LP was shipping. They found my already packed box and opened it and threw a copy in for *no charge*. They said they would just give it to me because they loved me! I blushed a bit and went ahead and ordered the second pressing of Young Mountain as a token of my thanks. http://www.magicbulletrecords.com/news.html
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  2. Marigold
    Marigold says
    I almost fogot to add this song to the last comment. Here is a pretty sweet track, Grandfather Clock from Young Mountain.
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  3. Anna
    Anna says It's because we wanted *you* to take the MOG-virginity of this release. ;) I'm feeling this, oh yes I am.
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  4. Marigold
    Marigold says your feeling what? ;)
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  5. Anna
    Anna says That this will destroy you :P
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  6. Marigold
    Marigold says Ok. Here's another one from the new self-titled. This one is called Threads. Be careful, it may destroy you.
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  7. Marigold
    Marigold says Anna. have I destroyed you yet?
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  8. Anna
    Anna says Almost there, my Three-Legged MOGhorse... :)
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  9. Marigold
    Marigold says DOH!
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  10. ardyjormkiv
    ardyjormkiv says destroyed. blue vinyl!
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  11. Marigold
    Marigold says Kari. Isnt it pretty? I looks so sweet when held up to the light as it is a bit translucent.
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  12. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says My parents would love a t-shirt print of that album cover. They're cheesy like that. Good stuff...I had no idea. You gap-filler you.
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  13. Marigold
    Marigold says Ha. SunnyD! You so funny. Dissing my cheesy record covers. Why I otta... wink at you. take this. *;-)*
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  14. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says *; **
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  15. Marigold
    Marigold says ok. your forgiven.
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  16. Groon
    Groon says I've been a big fan of these guys for a while now, too. Just never thought of posting on them. That blue vinyl is looking pretty sweet, too. There's quite a few of these EITS-esque bands out there that rock pretty hard. Have you heard Masarati or The Mercury Program? Those guys are worth checking out. This Will Destroy You is definitely the best of the rest, IMO.
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  17. goodmusiconly
    goodmusiconly says I've been trying to respond all day but my mind was melted to the floor on first listen. I am just now starting to put the whole mess back into my head.
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  18. Marigold
    Marigold says Kit-E. prepare to be assaulted again. young mountain is almost done.
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  19. Marigold
    Marigold says Chuck. Thanks for the name drops of other bands. I will be sure to check them out as I have not heard of them till you mentioned them. Two other bands I would suggest are Unwed Sailor and Saxon Shore.
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  20. Betherz247
    Betherz247 says wow that was amazing, I've never heard of them but that is some good stuff! Thanks for sharing
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  21. Groon
    Groon says I'll have to check those two out.
    Permalink posted 04/28/2008
  22. Marigold
    Marigold says Betherz. Glad you like. Chuck. chop chop.
    Permalink posted 04/29/2008
  23. Bartleby
    Bartleby says I'm destroyed, crushed, pulverised, annihilated and utterly converted to your cult of the blue vinyl, Mike. Take me in, I want to be part of that motley pack on the cover. I don't even need to be a cool animal, it's all right if I'm a skunk as long as I can ride with them TWDY. Their orchestral rock just shake up my foundations while restoring my unhealed wounds to another state unknown heretofore. I particularly enjoyed the last track which had a Sibeliusian feel to it. Like those northern shores glimmering in the invisible horizon. Thanks ever so much for the introduction.
    Permalink posted 04/29/2008
  24. Marigold
    Marigold says I really do not know to how to respond. I wonder what happens to the people that are not destroyed that have listened to TWDY. Do you ever wonder if they spontaneously com-bust into flames?
    Permalink posted 04/29/2008
  25. Battle-axe
    Battle-axe says holy shit.
    Permalink posted 05/01/2008
  26. Lyrikhan
    Lyrikhan says damnit i want to be destroyed.....but the darn thing won't play just now (making a mental note to come back and listen to this later) and yes that cover is so friggin cheesy that it rules
    Permalink posted 05/03/2008
  27. Marigold
    Marigold says Birdie. Bless you my child. Lyrikhan. Let me know what you think if you get the track working.
    Permalink posted 05/04/2008
  28. Lyrikhan
    Lyrikhan says i remembered....and it works today beautiful blanket of sound there....i'm diggin it
    Permalink posted 05/04/2008
  29. Marigold
    Marigold says yeah, the texture of the music is very nice.
    Permalink posted 05/04/2008

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