Tertia [Import]

Caspian | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 18, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: PID
• ASIN: B002DU7NAK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #789,399 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

This is the long awaited second pressing of the classic ''Tertia'' 2xLP by the instrumental juggernaut known as Caspian. Originally released in 2009 to critical acclaim, with Prefix Mag proclaiming the album had them ''galloping over the sophomore slump, never looking back...'', the vinyl version quickly sold out of it's initial pressing of 1000 copies. Now this limited second pressing of the vinyl classic comes with the band currently in the studio recording it's follow up with producer Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Isis, Botch). Limited to just 500 copies, with only 200 available on white vinyl exclusively from indie record stores. --This text refers to the Vinyl edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Jaw-dropping Musical Perfection, November 6, 2011

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N. Linerode - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tertia (MP3 Download)

Personal Note:

Caspian's "Tertia" was my first known experience with post-rock. And they did a fantastic job with this one, setting my bar extremely high for the genre. It has to be one of my favorite albums to date. I essentially have the album memorized.

Review:

The album proceeds over 10 tracks of flowing, elegant, melodic, and overall, beautiful instrumentation. The whole band got together for this one. Every element of the music is brought out in it's own way. From the precise drums changing time and beat, to the pummeling bass guitar beating it's way into the depths (and forefronts), to the guitar riffs and rhythms that expand the feeling of space around you, and the ambient textures that soothe the body, this album brings out every part.

Each track has it's own unique feel and flavor, with no other track on the album coming close to sounding the same. Therefore, the entirety of the album always has your attention with what is going to come up next. Entirely captivating, and entirely intriguing. One track will have a more ambient feel, and then run into the next track which is overpowering with musical affluence, and then back again. And of course, this is what the whole album spends its time doing.

Words alone cannot describe the soundscapes created. From relaxed and calm, to intense and epic, this album covers all the bases of feelings and emotions through the music.

I promote and support this album. Pick up the entire record, sit back, and enjoy. Please your ears a little.

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid post-rock album, May 15, 2011

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Michelle - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tertia (Audio CD)

There's nothing on Caspians' Tertia that hasn't been explored in their genre. There's elemants of Pelican, Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai, and all the usual post-rock comparisons. However, this is an incredibly solid record, and at times more accessable and even more unexpected than the afforamentioned bands. The songwriting is sleek and concise and rarely spends time meandering and creates an overall fantastic aural experience. Highly recommended for anyone who's a fan of the instrumental post-rock genre.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Disc, May 31, 2010

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RMG (Boston, MA.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tertia (Audio CD)

Caspian is a solid band and once again have put out a great record. This is all instrumental, softer than the Four Trees, but still great in many ways. If you're into really melodic, deep instrumental stuff heavy with the digital delay, check this band out.