Time. Space. Repeat. – Plot Armour | This Is Post-Rock: Midweek Feature

Behind Time. Space. Repeat. is a one-man band and solo project by Angus Reid, also known under various aliases. I find that mysterious approach quite surprising, but it seems to be fairly common among artists—perhaps we can thank Mr. Pajo for that. Either way, I’ve always found it intriguing. While I enjoy knowing the names behind the music, it’s a good reminder that, in the end, what truly matters is the music itself—the part that outlives us all.

Anyhow, the Colliderscope EP has been described as cinematic instrumental, shoegazey, and post-rock with strong Mogwai influences—labels I agree with. But I would also add a notable influence of Intelligent Dance Music (IDM), making this a release that could easily resonate with fans of Aphex Twin or Boards of Canada.

The subtle yet significant electronic elements play an important role on the record. Personally, I appreciate the integration of glitch textures in post-rock, although I often gravitate toward more organic sounds rather than computer-generated ones. That’s likely why my favorite track on the EP is Plot Armour. It opens with a sound that reminds me of a dulcimer—though I could be mistaken, as it may have been post-processed.

There’s limited information available about the recording, but I would assume the guitars were recorded, while the drum beats, soundscapes, and layered string arrangements were programmed. For my taste, Plot Armour feels like the most organic-sounding piece on the record. Perhaps it’s the prominence of the guitar, but also the string section that unfolds around the 3:30 mark—it completely draws me in. The production details in that part, with the waves of sound and the gradual build-up, are absolutely compelling. Solid work.