Battles - Experimental/Post-rock

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I originally posted this in the bands and albums section, but figured more people might respond if it was in this section.  Seriously, some folks here need to check this out.

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:ob7tk6kx tkr3
Battles is a funky post-rock/experimental/math rock collective featuring the guitarist from helmet and tomahawk, john stanier, among others.  Their music is quite experimental to say the least, with lots of weird rhythms and quirky guitars.  They are a 4-piece rock band that almost sounds at times like progressive electronic.  I think they should be included in the archives, especially because they are a post-rock band that does not revolve around build-ups and crescendos like Mogwai, EITS, GYBE, etc.
The mp3 located here is not their best work, but it is representative of their overall sound:
http://music.download.com/battles/3600-8606_32-100483197.htm l

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GoldenSpiral Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 27 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3839	Topic: Battles - Experimental/Post-rock Posted: January 06 2006 at 14:31
	I originally posted this in the bands and albums section, but figured more people might respond if it was in this section. Seriously, some folks here need to check this out. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:ob7tk6kx tkr3 Battles is a funky post-rock/experimental/math rock collective featuring the guitarist from helmet and tomahawk, john stanier, among others. Their music is quite experimental to say the least, with lots of weird rhythms and quirky guitars. They are a 4-piece rock band that almost sounds at times like progressive electronic. I think they should be included in the archives, especially because they are a post-rock band that does not revolve around build-ups and crescendos like Mogwai, EITS, GYBE, etc. The mp3 located here is not their best work, but it is representative of their overall sound: http://music.download.com/battles/3600-8606_32-100483197.htm l
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Empathy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 30 2005 Status: Offline Points: 1864	Posted: January 06 2006 at 15:10
	Wow, right on. I liked what I heard. Thanks for the heads up on these guys!
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chamberry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 24 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Status: Offline Points: 9008	Posted: January 06 2006 at 16:00
	http://www.65daysofstatic.com/ check this band too. It's like post-rock but more electronic and heavy. For those people who think that post-rock isn't going to go anywhere (you know who you are)