syn · the · sis by Phoenix based instrumental epic post rockers STILL MOTIONS is the follow up to their 2020 debut Mirrors, and is both a continuation and an evolution of the loud, energetic style that has caused fans of the genre to stand up and take notice. The band honors the trademark reverb-drenched guitars and delicate melodies that helped post-rock gain fans across the globe, but they also understand the potential pitfalls of the genre, which is demonstrated by songwriting that is consistently propulsive, always hurtling toward a destination rather than lingering on individual ideas. The meandering, contemplative style of “synthesis” is introspective, self-assured and wonderful. It’s a meticulously crafted, admirably complex, and despite its well explored ‘loud and...