The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
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| The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place | ||
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| Studio album by Explosions in the Sky | ||
| Released | November 4, 2003 | |
| Genre | Post-rock | |
| Length | 45:37 | |
| Label | Temporary Residence Limited TRR61 |
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| Explosions in the Sky chronology | ||
| Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die [...] (2001) |
The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place (2003) |
The Rescue (2005) |
The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place is the third album recorded by post-rock band Explosions in the Sky, released on November 4, 2003 on the Temporary Residence label. The album continues the patterns of the previous albums, with brooding, ominous melodies building into crashing climaxes. It has generally received positive reviews from the public, although one criticism is the lack of instrumentation throughout the album. Indeed, many critics point out that it is difficult to differentiate one track from another. The band themselves have acknowledged this.
The album's closer, "Your Hand In Mine" was adapted for inclusion in the Friday Night Lights soundtrack, along with other original material written for the movie. The song was shortened from its album length of over 8 minutes to just over 4, and was embellished with string accompaniment.
It is their only album in which all the tracks surpass the 8 minute mark.
[edit] Track listing
- "First Breath After Coma" – 9:33
- "The Only Moment We Were Alone" – 10:14
- "Six Days at the Bottom of the Ocean" – 8:43
- "Memorial" – 8:50
- "Your Hand in Mine" – 8:17
