Godspeed You Black Emperor! - No Title As Of 13 February 2024 28,340 Dead

No Title As of 13 February 2024, 28,340 Dead is the eighth studio album by Canadian post-rock collective Godspeed You! Black Emperor. The album's stark title references the reported number of Palestinian deaths during Israeli military actions in Gaza between October 2023 and February 2024, underscoring the band's commitment to confronting global injustices through their art. Spanning six tracks over 54 minutes, the album melds haunting melodies with expansive crescendos, characteristic of the band's emotive soundscapes. Notably, "Raindrops Cast in Lead" features a poignant spoken-word passage in Spanish by Michele Fiedler Fuentes, adding a human voice to the instrumental narrative. Critics have lauded the album for its powerful blend of political urgency and musical catharsis, with The Guardian describing it as "powerfully brilliant" and Pitchfork highlighting its capacity to convey hope amidst despair. Through this release, Godspeed You! Black Emperor continues to challenge listeners, offering a sonic reflection on contemporary tragedies and the enduring need for empathy and resistance.