How Strange, Innocence
How Strange, Innocence is the first album recorded by post-rock band Explosions in the Sky.[7] It was released on January 17, 2000. It is their only album for the Sad Loud America label. Initially only 300 copies were issued in the form of CD-Rs. Due to many requests from fans, the album was remastered from the original tapes, given new artwork, and reissued on CD by Temporary Residence Limited on October 11, 2005.
| How Strange, Innocence | ||||
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| Released | January 17, 2000 | |||
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| Length | 48:50 | |||
| Label | Sad Loud America | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [1] |
| Lost at Sea | 7/10[2] |
| Pitchfork | 7.9/10[3] |
| Rolling Stone | (favorable)[4] |
| Stylus Magazine | B−[5] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes | [6] |
The album was also released in a limited edition, 300 copy, double LP 180 gram vinyl on Ruined Potential records. The record was released in 5 different colors (black, blue, red, gray and white). The black, blue, and gray versions came with a special insert. The band sold the vinyl version exclusively on their 2004 tour. On July 4, 2019, a vinyl re-issue and streaming platform release (along with 2005's The Rescue) was announced for August 16.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Song for Our Fathers" | 5:43 |
| 2. | "Snow and Lights" | 8:17 |
| 3. | "Magic Hours" | 8:29 |
| 4. | "Look into the Air" | 5:30 |
| 5. | "Glittering Blackness" | 5:30 |
| 6. | "Time Stops" | 9:55 |
| 7. | "Remember Me as a Time of Day" | 5:27 |
| Total length: | 48:50 | |
References
- "Explosions in the Sky - How Strange, Innocence Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- "LAS magazine | music, media, art, culture, life, everything. - Reviews - -". Archived from the original on 2017-02-13. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
- "Explosions in the Sky: How Strange, Innocence". Pitchfork.
- "Explosions In The Sky: How Strange, Innocence : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. September 30, 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30.
- "Explosions in the Sky - How Strange, Innocence - Review - Stylus Magazine". Archived from the original on 2006-05-24. Retrieved 2007-04-18.
- "Tiny Mix Tapes Reviews: Explosions In The Sky - How Strange, Innocence". 4 November 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-11-04. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- "Culture: Explosions to light up the Birmingham sky". Features. Birmingham Post. 10 Sep 2002. p. 13.