This gripping LP from Godspeed You! Black Emperor feels like the calm before a storm, packed with emotional crescendos that could make a mountain weep. "Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress" is a tight, 40-minute assembly of charging riffs and haunting atmospheres, where each movement unfolds like a story only they can tell; much like waiting for that punchline in a darkly funny tale. If you've been yearning for a soundtrack to the chaos of life, look no further; this album nails the balance between overwhelming beauty and raw intensity that makes you feel alive.
