8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
...deserves another listen, Mar 23 2005
By Brian T. Ignacio - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Walking Cloud and Deep Red Sky, Flag Fluttered and the Sun Shined (Audio CD)
I have to admit that I was a little skeptical when I first heard the tracks from this group...and then I saw them live a couple of nights ago - THEY BLEW MY MIND. Sometimes it takes a live performance to really appreciate the direction the band is going. Needless to say, I am no longer skeptical; I truly appreciate the artistry that is Mono.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
beautiful music sadly mistaken for another band, yet brilliant...., Mar 25 2006
By T. Kraft "attestp19" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Walking Cloud and Deep Red Sky, Flag Fluttered and the Sun Shined (Audio CD)
Obviously, there are 2 bands called Mono. This one is the one that creates brilliant pieces of music that could be best described as among the post-rock movement. You can hear a lot of Explosions in the Sky and Mogwai in these recordings, but Mono has imprinted it's own signature self into the music so that it explores other realms of music rather than dwell in the genre of its influences. The cello is a great aid to adding a serene flow to the already smooth, beautiful pieces of music.
So listen to "16.12", "Halcyon (Beautiful Days)", and "Lost Snow" and you won't be dissapointed. Serene, lush, instrumental rock that needs to be heard to be understood.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
simply overlooked in the post-rock world, Jan 2 2005
By BrotherBru - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Walking Cloud and Deep Red Sky, Flag Fluttered and the Sun Shined (Audio CD)
This is probably the most beautiful post-rock I have heard. If you are into bands such as Sigur Ros, Explosions in the sky, godspeed, you need to check out this cd. Stunning, aggressive, and beautiful.