Album: The Sea and the Bells by Rachel's (1995)
Genre: Post-Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: The Sea and the Bells is the third studio album by American post-rock band Rachel's. It was released on October 22, 1996 by Quarterstick Records.

The album was named after and inspired by Pablo Neruda's poetry collection of the same name.

In 2016, The Sea and the Bells was ranked at number 14 on Paste's list of the best post-rock albums, while also placing at number 16 on a similar list by Fact.

Artist Background: Rachel's is an American chamber music group that formed in Louisville, Kentucky in 1991. Former Rodan guitarist Jason Noble played music individually and referred to himself as Rachel's but then began collaborating with now core members, violist Christian Frederickson, and pianist Rachel Grimes. The group's work is strongly influenced by classical music, particularly inspired by the minimalist music of the late 20th century, and its composition reflects this. While the trio forms the core par... Part of the Louisville. USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Post-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Louisville. USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Post-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Post-Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album

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The Sea and the Bells is the third studio album by American post-rock band Rachel's. It was released on October 22, 1996 by Quarterstick Records.

The album was named after and inspired by Pablo Neruda's poetry collection of the same name.

In 2016, The Sea and the Bells was ranked at number 14 on Paste's list of the best post-rock albums, while also placing at number 16 on a similar list by Fact.

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