Three library employees discover they share the same taste in music and start a band. This roughly sums up the aptly named Ex Libras, a London trio whose collective music collection in all likelihood contain more than one post-rock record.
A drum, sampling and loop-happy ensemble, Ex Libras find themselves walking in between the footpaths of Battles and 65 Days Of Static, although treading outside the jazz-referencing complexity of Tyondai Braxton and the oft-robotic instrumental compositions of 65 Days.., rather opting for the majestic peaks and finales so masterfully crafted by the likes of Mogwai.
Radar then, taken from their debut album Suite(s), released November 30, circles in on a slow-burning Field Music-esque first half before adding speed and power for a magnificent climax of math-rockish chaos. Fascinating.
Ex Libras - RADAR from Ex Libras on Vimeo.
10:38 AM | 11/11/2009
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I have been following this bands music for quite a while, and am still in awe over it. Simply put its a refreshing change from all i hear at the moment. It seems to relax you while excite you at the same time. I love Ex Libras
Posted by Aneesh Chityal at 1:08 PM | 11/11/2009 | Report Abuse
They're playing tonight with The Paper Chase at The Lexington in London - I've seen them before and they're really amazing live. Can't wait!
Posted by Gig Goer at 1:35 PM | 11/11/2009 | Report Abuse
just amazing. these dudes got the right energy
Posted by polly at 1:52 PM | 11/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Awe......some.
Posted by man0manywords at 1:59 PM | 11/11/2009 | Report Abuse
This is like Heaven to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeex Libraaaaaaaaaaaas!
Great track! I have to go to watch them play live!!!
Posted by Mike at 2:16 PM | 11/11/2009 | Report Abuse
This track is inspirational! not enough bands like Ex Libras out there. amazing song.
Posted by Dan Frau at 2:16 PM | 11/11/2009 | Report Abuse
inspirational song. wow.
Posted by dan frau at 2:17 PM | 11/11/2009 | Report Abuse
This one pumps the dust off my speaker cone! Pure adrenaline...
Posted by Ben at 2:36 PM | 11/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Fantastic track. Can't stop listening to it.
Posted by Nick Tann at 2:52 PM | 11/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Hey all.
I am extremely happy that this band of heroes have finally been given some consideration. These random people are a real credit to the music world, I find myself being brought slowly into a relaxing and refreshing new world of tempo and structure. Well done, Ex Libras! :)
Posted by Romyn-Raj Sharma at 5:59 PM | 11/11/2009 | Report Abuse
This is the music of a band who've found their sound....you can hear the influences, but it's new and clever without trying too hard. Absolutely loving it. Don't stop :-)
Posted by kb at 6:23 PM | 11/11/2009 | Report Abuse
Some one need to tell me were to get there album, been lookin all over amazon
Posted by Albert Man at 9:17 PM | 11/11/2009 | Report Abuse
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