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Mogwai Discography
This is a discography of Mogwai, a Scottish post-rock band. Albums Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Extended plays Singles Remix albums Film and television scores Various Artists Compilation appearances Documentary References External links Mogwai discographyaBright Light! {{Mogwai discography Discography is the study and cataloging of published sound recordings, often by specified artists or within identified music genres. The exact information included varies depending on the type and scope of the discography, but a discography entry ... Discographies of British artists Rock music group discographies Alternative rock discographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mogwai
Mogwai () are a Scottish post-rock band, formed in 1995 in Glasgow. The band consists of Stuart Braithwaite (guitar, vocals), Barry Burns (guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Dominic Aitchison (bass guitar), and Martin Bulloch (drums). Mogwai typically compose lengthy guitar-based instrumental pieces that feature dynamics (music), dynamic contrast, melodic bass guitar lines, and heavy use of Audio distortion, distortion and effects unit, effects. The band were for several years signed to Glasgow label Chemikal Underground, and have been distributed by different labels such as Matador Records, Matador in the US and Play It Again Sam (record label), Play It Again Sam in the UK, but now use their own label Rock Action Records in the UK, and Temporary Residence Ltd. in North America. Mogwai's tenth album, ''As the Love Continues'', reached No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart on 26 February 2021. History Formation (1991–1995) Stuart Braithwaite and Dominic Aitchison met in April 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chemikal Underground
Chemikal Underground is an independent record label set up in 1994 at Glasgow, Scotland, by rock band The Delgados. It was set up to release their first single, "Monica Webster" / "Brand New Car" and went on to break many new Scottish bands in the nineties. When the second Chemikal Underground release by Bis, '' The Secret Vampire Soundtrack EP'' was successful, earning them a slot on ''Top of the Pops'', the label was able to expand. To date, ''The Secret Vampire Soundtrack'' is the only Top 40 hit released on Chemikal Underground. Further success followed with the debut albums by Mogwai and Arab Strap. Other bands on the Chemikal Underground roster included Magoo, Aereogramme, Cha Cha Cohen, Sluts of Trust, Suckle, the Radar Brothers and more recently Mother and the Addicts and De Rosa, as well as Arab Strap member Malcolm Middleton's solo work. In 2000, they launched Fukd ID to release limited edition (1000 each of CD and 12") singles by bands not necessarily on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
As The Love Continues
''As the Love Continues'' is the tenth studio album by Scottish post-rock band Mogwai, released on 19 February 2021 on Rock Action Records in the UK and Europe, and on Temporary Residence Limited in the US. Its UK release date marked the 25th anniversary of Mogwai's first single, "Tuner/Lower". It was preceded by the single "Dry Fantasy", and the streaming of a live concert of the album played in full. ''As the Love Continues'' was met with near universal critical and fan acclaim, including a Mercury Prize nomination in 2021. The album topped the UK charts in its first week of release, a position that the band called "totally surreal". Overview The album is the successor to 2017's '' Every Country's Sun'', and was again produced by Dave Fridmann. Due to the COVID pandemic, it was recorded at Vada Studios in the UK, with Fridmann producing remotely from the United States. It features contributions from Atticus Ross and Kirk Hellie ("Midnight Flit") and Colin Stetson ("Pat S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Every Country's Sun
''Every Country's Sun'' is the ninth studio album by Scottish post-rock band Mogwai. It was released on 1 September 2017 by Rock Action Records in the United Kingdom and Europe, Temporary Residence Limited in the United States, and Spunk Records in Australia. Overview In April 2016, guitarist Stuart Braithwaite told ''The Guardian'' that the band were writing new songs and would be travelling to the US later in the year to record a new album with Dave Fridmann, who produced '' Rock Action'' some 15 years previously. On 25 November, Fridmann announced that the band had started recording the album with him. On 3 March 2017, the band announced that they had completed recording and were mastering the album at Abbey Road Studios. The band announced a worldwide tour to coincide with the release of the album, starting with dates in Europe in October before visiting North America in November, and finally playing in their home city, Glasgow, in December 2017. On 14 May 2017, the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rave Tapes
''Rave Tapes'' is the eighth studio album by Scottish post-rock band Mogwai, released on 20 January 2014 on Rock Action Records in the UK, and the following day in the USA on Sub Pop. The album was released on vinyl, MC, CD, high resolution digital download and as part of a limited edition box set. In the first week of release the album charted at number 10 in the UK Album Charts and number 2 in the Scottish Album Charts. An EP of unreleased tracks from the ''Rave Tapes'' sessions along with remixes of three tracks was released on 1 December 2014 on Rock Action titled ''Music Industry 3. Fitness Industry 1.''. It is the final Mogwai album to feature guitarist John Cummings, who left the band in 2015. Overview On 5 August 2013 the band posted an image to Instagram with the caption "1st day in Castle of Doom recording our new album." On 28 October 2013 the track "Remurdered" was premiered on BBC Radio 6 Music and SoundCloud, and the track listing released. The band debuted s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Action Records
Rock Action Records is a Scottish, Glasgow-based independent record label, founded and maintained by Scottish post-rock band Mogwai. The label has showcased such diverse talents as Part Chimp, Errors, Chris Brokaw, Trout, The James Orr Complex and Kling Klang, has licensed music for UK release from Torche, Envy, Afrirampo and Growing, and in the past represented Papa M and The Zephyrs. As of 2010, Mogwai have released their own records on the label in the UK and Europe. Artist roster Artists signed to Rock Action include: * Bdrmm * Blanck Mass * De Rosa * Desalvo * Envy * Errors * Kathryn Joseph * Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert * Mogwai * Mugstar * Part Chimp * Remember Remember * Sacred Paws * Swervedriver * The Twilight Sad * Arab Strap Catalogue rockact01 - Mogwai - "Tuner/Lower" 7" rockact02 - Pilotcan - "Rusty Barker Learns to Fly" 7" rockact03 - Trout - "Three Wise Men" 7" rockact04 - Pilotcan - "Five Minutes on a Tuesday Night" 7" rockact05 - Mogwai - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wall Of Sound (record Label)
Wall of Sound is a British independent record label based in London, England, and was founded by Mark Jones in 1994. They were considered to be "at the center of the revolution" of the big beat movement in the mid- to late-1990s, releasing much of the UK material at the height of the scene alongside Brighton's Skint Records. The label is most known for introducing internationally renowned big beat acts such as Propellerheads, The Wiseguys and Les Rythmes Digitales. History The label's first release was the acclaimed compilation album Give 'Em Enough Dope Volume One, which featured many acts such as Mekon, Kruder & Dorfmeister, and The Wiseguys before they became more notable. The compilation is also considered to be foundational to the Big Beat movement of the mid- to late-90s. The label gained international recognition and residencies were set up in cities around the globe including a yearly summer residency at Ibiza's "Manumission" (an annual club party). Human Leagu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hawk Is Howling
''The Hawk Is Howling'' is the sixth studio album by the Scottish post-rock band Mogwai, released on 22 September 2008, by Wall of Sound, Play It Again Sam and Matador in the UK, Europe, and the US, respectively. It was released in Australia by Spunk Records on 27 September 2008. It is their first album of exclusively instrumental songs, since their earlier albums have all had vocals (singing or spoken word) on some tracks. The album peaked at number 35 in the UK Album Charts and 97 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Writing and recording The album was recorded and produced by Andy Miller at Chem19 Studios in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland and mixed by Gareth Jones at Castle of Doom Studios in Glasgow, Scotland, between September 2007 and March 2008. The album was the first time in ten years that the band had worked with Andy Miller, and at Chem19 Studios, since recording the song "Small Children in the Background" for the '' No Education = No Future (Fuck the Curfew)'' EP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mr Beast (album)
''Mr Beast'' is the fifth studio album by Scottish post-rock group Mogwai. It was released in 2006. Overview The album ''Mr Beast'' was released on 6 March 2006 in the UK and 7 March 2006 in the United States, in double LP vinyl format, a regular CD jewel case edition and limited deluxe edition package that comes with both the album on CD and a DVD documenting the recording process entitled '' The Recording of Mr Beast''. The album has been described by Creation Records head Alan McGee as referring to the influential 1991 album by My Bloody Valentine. Drummer Martin Bulloch describes it as The album's title stemmed from an incident where Barry Burns and Dominic Aitchison landed in Florida to start a tour with The Cure in 2005, when they saw a taxi driver standing outside the airport holding a sign that said "Mr. and Mrs. Beast" which, after a 10-hour flight, was "funnier than life itself". Artwork The cover artwork for ''Mr Beast'' is a painting by Amanda Church entitled "Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Songs For Happy People
''Happy Songs for Happy People'' is the fourth studio album by Scottish post-rock band Mogwai. Overview ''Happy Songs for Happy People'' represents a further evolution of Mogwai's toned down, more electronic sound: all songs are based on electric guitars and live drums, but synthesizers are used frequently and often take the main stage on this album, with strings and piano also making the occasional appearance. Mogwai's usual vocalist Stuart Braithwaite does not sing on this album. Instead, Barry Burns ("Hunted by a Freak", "Killing All the Flies") and John Cummings ("Boring Machines Disturbs Sleep") provide the vocals. Release The CD release of ''Happy Songs for Happy People'' contains a demo version of Cubase and the individual tracks for each instrument in "Hunted by a Freak" allowing remixing and reconstructing of the song. The pre-release MP3s of the album circulating on the net had a sample of '' Happy Tree Friends'' cartoon main theme mixed in at the end of the last ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play It Again Sam (record Label)
PIAS Recordings (formerly Play It Again Sam) is a Belgian record label founded in 1982 by Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot, In September 2024, the company was acquired by Universal Music Group. Play It Again Sam expanded along with other European independent labels in the early 1980s. Play It Again Sam's prominent early artists were electronic-rock acts like Front 242, Meat Beat Manifesto and The Young Gods. They later added artists such as The Sound, Soulwax/2ManyDJ's, Sigur Rós and Mogwai. History The first release on the label in 1984 was the mini album ''Faces in the Fire'' by the cult experimental psychedelic band The Legendary Pink Dots. This was immediately followed by the 'Four Your Ears Only' EP, featuring Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, Red Guitars, Party Day and Luddites. This laid the ground for releases from many other artists with very diverse musical backgrounds and geographical origins, including the Butthole Surfers, Parade Ground, The Neon Judgement, The Sound, Skin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
