- Original Release Date: 14 Feb 2011
- Label: Rock Action Records
- Copyright: 2011 Rock Action Records
- Total Length: 1:16:09
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- ASIN: B004K1ZCEY
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,304 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)
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| Play | 1. White Noise | 5:03 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 2. Mexican Grand Prix | 5:17 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 3. Rano Pano | 5:14 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 4. Death Rays | 6:00 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 5. San Pedro | 3:27 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 6. Letters To The Metro | 4:40 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 7. George Square Thatcher Death Party | 3:59 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 8. How To Be A Werewolf | 6:22 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 9. Too Raging To Cheers | 4:29 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 10. You're Lionel Ritchie | 8:29 | £0.79 | |
| Play | 11. Music For A Forgotten Future | 23:09 | Album Only |
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Paton
Format:Audio CD
This is, to sum it up to it's fullest, a Mogwai album. Listen to it for even the shortest time and you'll recognize the great sound of the band. But there's something else in there. Just because it's a Mogwai album doesn't mean it's a replica of albums of old. THere are subtle tweaks to the system here, and for the most part, they work brilliantly. The almost arcade-like feel to "Mexican Grand Prix" is both interesting and exciting. In a similiar vein, "George Square Thatcher Death Party" (Possibly the best song title of all time?) is another high powered song. At the other end of the spectrum, the opener "White Noise" is a floaty yet expansive song that opens the album perfectly. Incidentally, he production overall is excellent, with subtle touches like the quiet speaking in the former, or the robotic singing in the aforementioned "Mexican Grand Prix".
But really, the best moments here are when Mogwai really bring out the "Mogwai" feel. The finale, "You're Lionel Richie" is a fantastic 8 minutes sweep in the band's truest fashion, showing that even when they stick to their guns the result is just as good, if not better. The first single of Hardcore is "Rano Pano", another standout here. Capitalizing on one key riff and expanding it to a huge blast of sound near the end, it's one of the most exciting songs here.
However, it's not a complete classic. I mean, for the most part the songs are very good, but there's just something slightly missing. Despite some new changes, there's not really much innovation here. Like I said at the beginning, it is, despite everything, still a Mogwai album. And for me, that's a brilliant thing and for most people reading this, it'll be brilliant for them too.... Read more ›
But really, the best moments here are when Mogwai really bring out the "Mogwai" feel. The finale, "You're Lionel Richie" is a fantastic 8 minutes sweep in the band's truest fashion, showing that even when they stick to their guns the result is just as good, if not better. The first single of Hardcore is "Rano Pano", another standout here. Capitalizing on one key riff and expanding it to a huge blast of sound near the end, it's one of the most exciting songs here.
However, it's not a complete classic. I mean, for the most part the songs are very good, but there's just something slightly missing. Despite some new changes, there's not really much innovation here. Like I said at the beginning, it is, despite everything, still a Mogwai album. And for me, that's a brilliant thing and for most people reading this, it'll be brilliant for them too.... Read more ›
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Since "Come On Die Young", I've been waiting to a Mogwai album to blow me away from start to finish. "My Father My King" was awesome, but hardly an album. "Zidane" came close. All the others have truly inspired moments, especially "Hawk Is Howling". But for me, there was always one or two tracks that didn't quite do it for me or the 'production' wasn't deep enough or something else.
My wait is over. I am ecstatic about this album. No complaints. No doubts. No ifs or buts. Clearly, it is early days, and I've still got a lot to take in. But I have heard enough albums now to spot something that will last.
A fantastic album. Buy it!
Then buy Amplifier's The Octopus
My wait is over. I am ecstatic about this album. No complaints. No doubts. No ifs or buts. Clearly, it is early days, and I've still got a lot to take in. But I have heard enough albums now to spot something that will last.
A fantastic album. Buy it!
Then buy Amplifier's The Octopus
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Album umpteen for the Scottish art noise terrorists, and the once again, impeccably titled "Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will", proves - if nothing else - Mogwai write the best titles in the business. Any album with a song entitled `George Square Thatcher Death Party' makes quite clear what side of the political fence they straddle. For such an inventive linguistic approach, Mogwai are, aside from that, a curiously silent group in many ways : cover art is never iconic, merely a wrapper in which the music is delivered. For this album, the cover is a blue cityscape, lyrics are quietly excised from most if not all songs, and the shimmering, barely-detectable musical glide that forms a core of their work is dispensed in favour of an altogether more muscular musical language.
Possibly taking a cue from last years excellent "Special Moves / Burning" live set, the glacial ice of restraint - for Mogwai standards - has been removed. We're hardly talking Slayer here : but songs constructed of relatively recognisable elements such as verse, chorus, bridge, refrain, and rhythms that move forward from the opening bars of "White Noise" to the final, more atypical "Music From A Forgotten Future", it's clear there's a journey here : Mogwai never content to rest on their laurels, repeat themselves, going to some new destination. Whilst some of the songs see them fall into their trademarks ound of ascending/descending chords and cacophonous drums - "Rano Pano" - others, such as "Letters To The Metro" and "Mexican Grand Prix"for example, are the nearest Mogwai will probably ever come to a hit, with conventional 4/4 time scales, that - almost - but not quite resemble conventional rock.... Read more ›
Possibly taking a cue from last years excellent "Special Moves / Burning" live set, the glacial ice of restraint - for Mogwai standards - has been removed. We're hardly talking Slayer here : but songs constructed of relatively recognisable elements such as verse, chorus, bridge, refrain, and rhythms that move forward from the opening bars of "White Noise" to the final, more atypical "Music From A Forgotten Future", it's clear there's a journey here : Mogwai never content to rest on their laurels, repeat themselves, going to some new destination. Whilst some of the songs see them fall into their trademarks ound of ascending/descending chords and cacophonous drums - "Rano Pano" - others, such as "Letters To The Metro" and "Mexican Grand Prix"for example, are the nearest Mogwai will probably ever come to a hit, with conventional 4/4 time scales, that - almost - but not quite resemble conventional rock.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By godzilla78
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
Its a good album no doubt with some catch electro tunes and is superb value for the two discs. Long term mogwai fans wont be let down by this but I don't think its as good as the hawk is howling. Still thats just my opinion, enjoy :)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Andy Barnard
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Have to admit I'd almost written Mogwai off. The last two albums had a few decent songs on but were a bit average. I only really checked this out in passing on Spotify. Needless to say I'd soon bought it.
A great mix of quiet and loud, interesting song dynamics and supreme production. Reminiscent in places of Rock Action but with a few more upbeat songs and melodies thrown in. The second disc is decent enough- I can't honestly say it'll spend a great deal of time in my CD player but it is worth a listen. I was blown away by the album though- check it out, it really is worth it.
A great mix of quiet and loud, interesting song dynamics and supreme production. Reminiscent in places of Rock Action but with a few more upbeat songs and melodies thrown in. The second disc is decent enough- I can't honestly say it'll spend a great deal of time in my CD player but it is worth a listen. I was blown away by the album though- check it out, it really is worth it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of their most consistent albums in years.
I'm not going to mess about. You're here because you're familiar with Mogwai, you know how spotty they can be, every album grows on you like lichen, they all have their achingly... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Mr. M. Nokes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Really good, amazing album, great postage.
Definitely recommend if you are a Mogwai fan, or for someone you know who is.
Definitely recommend if you are a Mogwai fan, or for someone you know who is.
Published 8 months ago by iPodismylife<3
3.0 out of 5 stars
My first Mogwai album
I haven't really listened to any Mogwai before. I took a punt on this album based on a friend's recommendation. It is mostly instrumental. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Craig Twyman
2.0 out of 5 stars
Yawno
This is my first introduction to Mogwai and having heard of them in Ian Rankin books I was looking forward to hearing their music. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Cj Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars
gorrillas in the mist
.....vanessa feltz visits fossey in the vale of york.
very melodic. some nice electronica. more depth to the sound. but thats cos im listening in a well.
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very melodic. some nice electronica. more depth to the sound. but thats cos im listening in a well.
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Published on 26 May 2011 by luvtodog. woofwoof.
2.0 out of 5 stars
I guess it's just me
...try though I might I just can't get it.
Mogwai have provided the soundtrack to my life for the last 6 years or so and in that time hardly 2 days have gone by without... Read more
Mogwai have provided the soundtrack to my life for the last 6 years or so and in that time hardly 2 days have gone by without... Read more
Published on 20 May 2011 by Stu_cj
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's a Mogwai record
If you already like Mogwai then there will probably be no complaints here. For me not their best effort, not as heavy as they can be, but still pretty good.
Published on 30 Mar 2011 by SJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Uplifting
Another Mogwai album - another great album, in fact possibly one of their best. Quite how they keep doing it year on year, when most bands have brief creative peak, is beyond me. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2011 by Lendrick
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hello
I'm going to see them in Birmingham this Thurs. Death Rays is the stunner here for me. Too Raging To Cheers as well. Mexican Grand Prix krautrocky. Needs a few listens as usual.
Published on 20 Feb 2011 by I Crompton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Class Album From Mogwai
There's quite a few in-depth reviews here already, so this isn't going to be one.
The album is more 'electronic' if that makes sense especially the 1st half - Mexican... Read more
The album is more 'electronic' if that makes sense especially the 1st half - Mexican... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2011 by Fatpie 1664
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