Explosions in the Sky - All of a Sudden, I Miss Everyone

All Of A Sudden, I Miss Everyone delivers a focus on sharply branded musical lyricism.

When you hear the words, “The Birth and Death of Day,” you assume that it is sunrise and sunset; a momentary time period lost by most but greatly appreciated when seen. For Explosions in the Sky, “The Birth and Death of Day,” means more than just a few minutes of heaven and earth (seven minutes, to be precise). It’s the beginning of their album All Of A Sudden, I Miss Everyone,” a melancholy blend of guitars and symbol crashes dedicated to the sweet tone of existential beauty while resembling the movements of the sun. For their sixth album, the four piece instrumental band from Texas begins the New Year with another tribute to musical poetry. There is something you come to terms with when listening to the album. At first, you wonder whether or not the little break of sun will shine throughout the day, and then it transcends to the next track. “Welcome, Ghosts,” a repetition of rhythms and tones painting the canvas of sunlight brightly rather than the gloom its name brings. 

In comparison with their previous albums, All Of A Sudden, I Miss Everyonedelivers a focus on sharply branded musical lyricism. The shape of each song folds gently within one another and causes the listener to daydream rather than face reality. Improving their music writing talents, Explosions in the Sky brings to light a new sense of their music. Instead of the overwhelming tracks of angry guitar and almost lifeless tracks of their archived albums, All Of A Sudden… proves to the audience that they have not lost their touch, but bettered it.

Finally, in the descending feeling of the sunset, Explosions in the Sky finishes their album with a melodic piano verse called “So Long, Lonesome.” The shortest track on the album, the three minutes of childlike piano solos and guitar, hands the listener the finale- a most dramatic dream of melodic beauty. The sun reaches the earth once again and breaks the dawn of another place.

(Temporary Residence)