Government Commissions (BBC Sessions 1996-2003) - Mogwai

Advantages: A musical experience from start to end
Disadvantages: You might have to listen again

...Mogwai = 5 men Origin = Scotland DOB = 1996 Mogwai, a leading runner in the genre of post-rock, formed in 1996. With 4 albums along with various LPS and remixes under their belts, much was anticipated of the 2006 release of Mr. Beast. Mogwai fans has long anticipated this album, many hailing it as the album that would being mogwai to the forefront of the UK music scene. That album was released nearly a year ago, yet Mogwai are still unheard of in mainstream UK. That does not mean this album isn't for you. This album, is a masterpiece, from start to finish. I'm a big mogwai fan and love their previous work, especially Rock Action and Happy Songs for Happy People, two great albums. So, to start with, here's an overview of each song on the album: 1. Auto Rock (4.19) This song is simple yet a great opener. It consists... Read review

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Advantages: A tumultuous journey through emotion and sound
Disadvantages: None. Really.

...After Mogwai's debut ‘Mogwai Young Team’ caused somewhat of a stir in post-rock circles and the music press, their follow-up ‘Come On Die Young (CODY)’ had quite a billing to live up to. It sold remarkably well (for a post-rock album), denting the Album Top 40. It also received mainly glowing reviews. If you can bring yourself to open your mind to something other than verse-chorus-verse-chorus formulaic ‘popular’ music then you’ll be able to appreciate this album. Mogwai are able to bring emotion into their songs, a feat which often eludes their peers. Their music sweeps and glides. It wouldn’t be fair to pinpoint one specific track-they’re all fantastic.... Read review

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Advantages: great rifts
Disadvantages: no lyrics

...Mogwai’s second offering is Come on Die young, this too is the name of a Glaswegian gang like the debut album young team. The album and the band are famous for their lack of lyrics but their rifts and drumbeats make up for this in full. Cody is particularly good with a slow progressive build up that is sublime to listen to. Punk rock is the opening track and features lyrics from david bowie. The album ends with a remix of this tune which is aimed as an insult at puff daddy equating him to an antichrist, they also wore T-shirts saying ‘Blur are shite’, spot on then... Read review

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