Alright, so this wraps up another year. Not only that, but this is the blog’s 800th post, and as you might know, I like to feature a major, noteworthy band for every 100 posts. This long-awaited, highly requested, and absolutely essential band seemed like the perfect choice for this for this milestone and year end. As always, thank you guys so much for your continued support, I’m happy to keep this thing going well past the expiry date of the mp3 blog. I’ll see ya in the New Year (though I won’t feel any different).

The GY!BE spark was reignited in 2010, as they started to play shows again. In 2012 they came out with a new record, which consisted of material recorded both before they broke up and after they reunited. Their sound alternates between the massive ebb-and-flow movements of their early records and these new, droning interludes, providing something familiar and something new. It’s a phenomenal record, and an absolute staple in their catalogue. They’ve since released two new albums in this decade, both of which are very solid outings, but again don’t quite hit the same highs as their best albums. Having said that, even relatively “decent” GY!BE is still absolutely outstanding in the canon of post-rock. There’s really not much more that needs to be said, this band and their music are super well-known and often discussed. The only thing I would like to add is if you get a chance, pick up physical copies of their material. The visual components of each album are integral to the full vision of these projects, and the artwork is always amazing. Thanks for another good year, and enjoy.