Efrim Manuel Menuck

Montreal-based Canadian musician, member of Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Thee Silver Mt. Zion; a solo artist known for experimental/post-rock work with ambient and drone influences. Frequently associated with releases on Constellation Records.

DeBaser's review of Pissing Stars (Constellation) describes it as a record that centers Menuck's voice and lyrics, born from a period of depression and hyperstress; the sound combines long synthetic ambient sessions, drone-like distortion and moments of dramatic intensity. The review references political imagery and obsessional/cursed love stories used as thematic material.

DeBaser's available review focuses on Efrim Manuel Menuck's solo album Pissing Stars, noting a shift toward voice-and-lyrics-forward songwriting. The record is described as ambient/drone-heavy, alternating minimalist instrumental passages with moments of intense drama. Themes include personal depression, obsessional imagery and political references.

For:Listeners of experimental/post-rock, ambient and drone music; fans of Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Thee Silver Mt. Zion.