American band formed in 1997 in Kansas, known for merging emo‑era melodies with expansive post‑rock arrangements.

Formed 1997 in Kansas. Early releases on Deep Elm Records; later work associated with labels such as Graveface. Christopher Crisci is the band's singer and a recurrent focal point in reviews. Key albums praised in the reviews include Low Level Owl Vol. 1 & 2, Mare Vitalis, Two Conversations, Sagarmatha and Illumination Ritual.

The reviews collected praise The Appleseed Cast for blending emo-era melody with expansive post‑rock atmospheres. Low Level Owl (Vol. 1 & 2), Mare Vitalis and Sagarmatha are frequently highlighted. Two Conversations is noted as their most accessible record. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize Christopher Crisci's voice as an instrument within the band's sound.

For:Fans of post‑rock, late‑90s/2000s emo and indie rock; listeners who prefer atmospheric, guitar‑driven, melodic music.

 Low Level Owl Vol. 1-2 is a monumental treatise on how to make ethereal rock with gusto: expanded chords, liquid voice used as if it were an additional instrument, icy melancholy slathered on bare backs.

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 Mare Vitalis=Marine Life.

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 Sagarmatha is the Nepalese name for Mount Everest, encapsulating the majesty and the aforementioned spirituality of this recording.

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