'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!
The return record: two massive live-tested compositions and two drone pieces, released after the hiatus ended.
archive context
'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend! is archived here as a studio album from 2012, with label context recorded as Constellation. This page is written as a compact reference entry rather than a review: it keeps the release identity, track list, cover image, edition notes, and source links visible in one place. The short summary above gives the quick orientation, while this context section explains why the record belongs in the discography and how the entry should be read.
For SEO and archive clarity, the page separates facts that identify the record from links that help verify or hear it. The track list has 4 listed pieces, and the notes below preserve release, edition, or historical details that affect how the record is understood. The official source area points to Constellation. Streaming links are separated from primary sources when available; this entry currently keeps the page focused on release documentation. When facts change or a better primary source appears, the source section should be updated before the surrounding prose is expanded.
record data
| year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| type | studio album |
| label | Constellation |
notes
- Winner of the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.
- The album announced the post-reunion era without softening the band's politics, scale, or preference for long-form composition.
release/source note
Official label or artist pages are treated as source documentation. Streaming services are treated as listening paths and are listed separately when present.
track list
- Mladic
- Their Helicopters' Sing
- We Drift Like Worried Fire
- Strung Like Lights at Thee Printemps Erable