Godspeed You! Black Emperor - F#A#∞

Constellation Records

August 14th, 1997.

Breaking free from convention. Adding unadulterated amounts of atmosphere. Stretching the limits of song structure - intelligently leaving enough room to tell a story. Godspeed You! Black Emperor's debut record 'F#A#infinity' feels like the beginning of something never quite seen or heard of before. Maybe in small bursts, but not as fulfilled, realized and performed with such notable efficacy. Their path down the hall of post-rock would well and truly be paved in gold in years to come - their debut album setting the scene for days of dust and perennial judgment. Their drawn out approach to music plays out like a movie for the minds eye. Sink into the world of F#A#infinity. Take a deep breath and feel the dust bite the insides of your nostrils. Let your lungs slowly fill - though never quite full. There's always more room for misaligned practices and shivering uncertainty.

Don’t miss your train. The clock is ticking. The world is a stage and we all must play our part. The reflection of the mirror can tell tales. Time itself is a living, breathing being. It deals your cards for you, the sneaky bugger. Hands at your back, facing forward. Below is just a step away. Do you take the risk, or remain? Only to see yourself in the same spot not too far down the line. The line being a never-ending journey. Inescapable in its infinite length. Unbreakable in its fortified strength. The clock is ticking. A beautiful thing that we all struggle through. Whether the struggle is a choice is of your own volition. We could break free.

The creation of sonic spaces that birth their own principles and values has never been as succinct and stunning. Worlds of uncanny resemblance lay forth life’s untethered, savage beauty.

25 years on, the train is still on the tracks, the clock is still ticking. Where are you going?