Mono / World's End Girlfriend - Palmless Prayer / Mass Murder Refrain

Mono/ World’s End Girlfriend Palmless Prayer Mass Murder Refrain 2005. 4.5 stars.

Two of Tokyo’s premier post rock acts combine forces on this triumphant collaboration, performing postmodern classical compositions that swell up with passion and nuanced virtuosity. As the title of this record suggests, it slowly opens with stirring sting harmonies that build from simple patterns to become full and dynamic melodies. As the 6 tracks (or trailers as the album names them) progress, the gentle melodies give way to dramatic emotional peaks as the guitars crash and the strings swirl, immersing the listener in its sophisticated crescendos. The sounds Mono and World’s End Girlfriend create here are not only strikingly beautiful but also show the maturity of both bands, as they possess patience and restraint as they flesh out their celestial requiems. Listen to this as you walk under a starry December sky, with the moonlight shining across your face.

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