Explosions in the Sky - The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place

Grade: 81.0%
Official Score: 82.6%

What The Others Think

Pitchfork Score: 7.7
Tiny Mix Tapes Score: 4 1/2 Out of 5
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Well, what is it then? That's certainly the million dollar question, isn't it? After several unsuccessful attempts to reach the band, yours truly had no choice but to narrow it down to the following possibilities. Please put a check next to those that best apply.

The Earth Is...

1). The third closest planet to the sun.

2). A place where a rock band from Austin, Texas can make incredibly moving and powerful albums without the use of vocals. Their latest album, titled The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place strangely enough, being a fine example of their ability to create complex imagery using only guitars, bass, and drums, though it is perhaps a little more restrained than their previous release Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever.

3). About to be eaten by Galactus. Lets just hope he chews first.

4). A place where words are not necessary to describe the most complicated of situations or emotions.

5). A giant rock floating around in a galaxy trapped inside of a marble like in the blockbuster smash Men In Black, starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones.

6. The result of six of God's most productive days.

7). Best viewed from the surface of the moon.

8). Flat.