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A Wrenched Virile Lore

Mogwai · 2012

65 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-rock

A kaleidoscopic reimagining of Mogwai's sound through immersive remixes that blur genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'A Wrenched Virile Lore' was released in 2012, Mogwai had established themselves as a prominent force in the post-rock genre, following their acclaimed 2010 album 'Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will'. This collection of remixes marked a distinct pivot in their career, showcasing their willingness to collaborate with diverse artists and explore new sonic landscapes.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "George Square Thatcher Death Party (Justin K Broadrick reshape)".

  • 1 George Square Thatcher Death Party (Justin K Broadrick reshape) Start here 5:06
  • 2 Rano Pano (Mogwai is My Dick rmx) 7:20
  • 3 White Noise (EVP mix) 5:12
  • 4 How to Be a Werewolf (Xander Harris remix) 6:52
  • 5 Letters to the Metro (Zombi remix) 7:21
  • 6 Mexican Grand Prix (Reworked by RM Hubbert) 4:34
  • 7 Rano Pano (Tim Hecker remix) 4:44
  • 8 San Pedro (The Soft Moon remix) 3:51
  • 9 Too Raging to Cheers (Umberto remix) 6:29
  • 10 La mort blanche (Robert Hampson remix) 13:42

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