{"title":"God is an Astronaut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod is an Astronaut is a 4 piece band hailing from the Glen of the Downs in Ireland. The group was formed by twin brothers Niels Kinsella and Torsten Kinsella in 2002, and they were joined by Lloyd Hanney and Jamie Dean. After a hiatus in 2018, the quartet reunited in 2020 to continue creating their unique sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their atmospheric post-rock style, God is an Astronaut has captivated audiences worldwide. Their music combines ethereal melodies with powerful instrumentals, creating a mesmerizing sonic experience. Known for their emotive performances and intricate compositions, this Irish band has established themselves as pioneers in the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, God is an Astronaut has released several critically acclaimed albums that have garnered them a dedicated fanbase. Their music transcends boundaries and takes listeners on a journey through space and time. Whether you're new to their sound or a longtime fan, exploring their discography will undoubtedly leave you awe-inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-beginning-of-the-end-live-album","title":"The Beginning of the End (Live Album)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, with 20 years and a strong collection of masterful, acclaimed albums to their name, Irish post-rock maestros God Is An Astronaut come full circle with their live studio output, \u003ci\u003eThe Beginning Of The End\u003c\/i\u003e. Recorded at Windmill Lane Recording Studio in Dublin, Ireland on October 3, 2021, the album features modern transformations of all of the songs from their debut album, 2002’s \u003ci\u003eThe End Of The Beginning\u003c\/i\u003e, encompassing each track’s evolutionary changes throughout the band’s years of live performances while allowing the original melodies and songwriting to shine through. Stage classics such as \"From Dust to the Beyond\" and \"Route 666\" can be heard in a new light, with clear, transformative variations originally heard during the band’s captivating live performances now incorporated. Plus, in addition to these live expansions, technical advances have been applied to each track. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally limited to just a keyboard sequencer and an Akai S3000 sampler on The End Of The Beginning, 20 years later on The Beginning Of The End, the band seizes the opportunity to breathe new life into these live versions, allowing them to bring more feeling, experience and expression to the music and songs. In addition to audible advancements in musicality, the release of The Beginning Of The End could not be more relevant than in these current dark times. War themes are strikingly evident on tracks such as the aforementioned \"From Dust to the Beyond\", as well as \"The End of the Beginning\" – named after a quote credited to Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the WWII era. Influenced by the chaos and futility of war, these themes are also reflected on the album’s cover, created by the band in collaboration with returning artist David Rooney. 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Renowned for their searing live shows in which the music is married with provocative projected imagery, God is an Astronaut consider each of their albums to be a sonic 'photograph or snapshot of who we are in that moment of time' and 'Origins' is perhaps their most saturated, striking snapshot to date. Comprising a dozen tracks, 'Origins' fluctuates from controlled ferment ('Calistoga') to plaintive, piano-led reverie ('Autumn Song') to rhapsodic, unapologetically melodic fever ('Signal Rays') while never losing its focus. Experimenting with 'a multitude of stompboxes', the newly bolstered line-up gives the songs an added richness, apparent on 'Origins' perhaps most obviously on the first single, 'Spiral Code' which has already received numerous radio plays on specialist radio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocket Girl","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50478990033227,"sku":"366458","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1d19fb5b-b4ba-4018-a30b-fe3636439f2b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727497194"},{"product_id":"ghost-tapes-10","title":"Ghost Tapes 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eReigning as one of the most well-known experimental instrumental groups out there with a respected musical legacy spanning nearly 20 years, Irish four-piece God Is An Astronaut will reach a career benchmark upon the release of their 10th studio album, Ghost Tapes #10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGhost Tapes #10 rekindles the band’s classic line up with Jamie Dean once again on piano and guitar duties, and rather than pick up where the quartet left off in 2018, explores a radically different approach, with the focus fixed on movement and intensity. While the album is certainly the most ferocious God Is An Astronaut full-length to date, it still retains all of the rich musical and emotive elements the band is known for by maneuvering around luminescence whilst offering harsh, deep reflections as well. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metal Blade","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50510917108043,"sku":"1112904","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50510917599563,"sku":"1112905","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/f80de3e0-4df6-4cbb-9f11-463028f2633b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727881978"},{"product_id":"embers-6","title":"Embers","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasters of their craft, GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT unleash a captivating post-rock trip!  For over two decades, Irish post-rock masters GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT have enthralled listeners from all over the world with their unique sonic universe. Following a constantly busy touring schedule and their much-acclaimed 2022 live release, The Beginning Of The End - a stunning anniversary album showcasing the evolutionary changes throughout the band's years since their memorable debut The End Of The Beginning in 2002 - the Wicklow-based trio returns with a freshly-conjured, new studio offering on September 6, 2024 via Napalm Records!  Embers marks the band's eleventh studio album, and from its first tone to the last, immediately proves why GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT are masters of their craft. The band, founded by brothers Torsten und Niels Kinsella, has created yet another exceptional masterpiece of art designed to allow listeners to form their own interpretations. Yet, songs such as the first official single \"Falling Leaves\" drive the listener into soothing harmony and peace - amid quiet moments, the track bursts into a sonic magnum opus! The progressive up-tempo album title track, with its haunting, synth-laden and often menacing shredding passages, still manages to balance the light and the dark, while tracks such as the simply epic \"Odyssey\" provide an exhilarating ride blending all facets of the band's incredible songwriting skills. 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