Jeff (1 Dec 2012)
"Anthony Polenzki "Explosions in the Sky""


This in in response to your letter about explosions in the sky found here:

http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/nov2012/anthonyp1130.htm

I wanted to add something most may not know about that band or the album. Before I was saved, I was very much into this, and other, secular bands. There is a story behind the release of this album which is very interesting. 

For one thing, the complete title of the album is "Those who tell the truth shall die, those who tell the truth shall live forever."

For another thing, which I cannot confirm myself, the album was said to be released the day before the 9/11 attacks and in the liner notes was the message "This plane will crash tomorrow." A wikipedia page for the album states this is not true, but that it was released a week before the 9/11 attacks. Whatever the case may be, the liner notes did indeed say "This plane will crash tomorrow."

Apparently, the cover art was inspired by a story of British soldiers (fighting in Belgium in WWI) who saw a bright light in the sky during a firefight. The felt they were supernaturally delivered and protected by God from the attack. The story is known as the "Angel of Mons." This review for the album states the album was released on 9/10/01 in the UK. Again, I cannot officially confirm the dates of release for the album. Here is the review:

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/937/Explosions-in-the-Sky-Those-Who-Tell-the-Truth.../

Here is a link to the wikipedia page for the album:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Those_Who_Tell_the_Truth_Shall_Die,_Those_Who_Tell_the_Truth_Shall_Live_Forever


Yours in Christ,
Jeff