Bleep

Post-rock titans Do Make Say Think return with their first full-length since 2009’s Other Truths. Despite such a long time away, Stubborn Persistent Illusions doubles down on the same widescreen sonic approach that has made the band so celebrated in their field. There is admirably little flab on these tracks despite their lengthy run times, with the likes of ‘And Boundless’ combining propulsive work by the rhythm section with a cornucopia of textures and melodies. Intelligent, beautiful and progressive without ever devolving into self-indulgent largesse, Stubborn Persistent Illusions serves as both a new high for the band and something for their legions of young pretenders to aspire towards.