Copenhagen post-rockers, The Shaking Sensations, initially formed to escape the confines of their small, desolate and windy town in western Denmark. Little did they know, that in doing so, the five-piece would build a reputation that would see them join a group of up-and-coming post-rock bands following in the footsteps of heavyweights like Mogwai and Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Having released their 2010 debut EP, This Is Your Hellfire Region, the band experienced a sharp rise to prominence in Denmark due to the simple melodies that would lead the listener on a tranquil, dream like journey before culminating in a beautiful, often deafening chaos.
The Obsidian Sea
Debut album, East of Youth, encapsulates everything that is good about an over populated genre with tracks like “Our Hearts Were Young and Gay” featuring heart-wrenching guitar work throughout which, while sparse, conjures up a variety of reflective emotions. This is in stark contrast to album closer, “Homage to Boyhood”, which really defines the bands heavier side. The track also showcases why the band have opted for two drummers perfectly, both rhythmically and in terms of the sheer wall of sound they manage to create.
Glass Wings
Their new album, Start Stop Worrying, continues their way. Songs like “Anchors” or “Heavy Entity” are adventures for the listeners mind. Close the doors, darken up your room and dream yourself away.
Anchors
The Shaking Sensations have been touring extensively in both Denmark and Europe, sharing a stage with bands such as Caspian, Russian Circles, And So I Watch You From Afar, Black Math Horseman and Gifts From Enola.
Heavy Entity
(from their Homepage, merci)
