It’s been seven years since The Wilderness came out, but this instrumental post rock band has not lost any of their quality on this 7-song, 45-minute new album called End.

While they have grown musically, a lot of their principal sound is still intact and feels like returning home after a long vacation. Sprawling sonic landscapes with great use of dynamics to evoke emotional responses.

At times, they bring in subtle electronic parts that help to fill in holes and give rhythmic foundation without being distracting or full on techno with strobe lights and pacifiers. I appreciate the attempt to add new elements while not fully taking over the core sound.

For example, the song “The Fight” has a repetitive ba-bum type kick drum that sounds fairly robotic like it was programmed, but it serves the song as the tension of a heart beating.

If you are into post-apocalyptic instrumental music, this album is perfect for you. Just close your eyes and imagine you are being chased by a zombie before it eats your throat.