As the Love Continues
Mogwai · 2021
61 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A sweeping tapestry of ambient textures interwoven with poignant melodies, reflecting both introspection and expansive soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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To the Bin My Friend, Tonight We Vacate Earth Start here — The opening track sets an immersive tone with its slow-building layers that gradually evolve into a powerful crescendo, encapsulating Mogwai's signature style.
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Fuck Off Money — This track stands out for its juxtaposition of serene melodies against a backdrop of chaotic instrumentation, capturing the album's thematic tension around modern life's frustrations.
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Here We, Here We, Here We Go Forever — With its hypnotic repetition and rich sonic landscape, this track exemplifies Mogwai's ability to create expansive soundscapes that invite deep contemplation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mogwai's intricate layering and dynamic contrasts create a compelling soundscape that rewards attentive listening.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lengthy track that gradually builds layers of sound, introducing ambient textures before the first melody emerges.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts, where quiet passages suddenly swell into intense crescendos, creating a sense of tension and release.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Received widespread acclaim and marked a career peak for the band.
- Themes
- modern life's chaos· expansive soundscapes
- Career context
- Released on February 19, 2021, As the Love Continues marks Mogwai's tenth studio album, following their 2017 release, Every Country's Sun. At this point in their career, they had solidified their reputation as pioneers of post-rock, continuing to evolve their sound while retaining their signature atmospheric approach. The album comes after significant touring and critical acclaim, showcasing their ability to blend cinematic elements with emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Explosions in the Sky· Godspeed You! Black Emperor· Sigur Rós
Tracklist
- 1 To the Bin My Friend, Tonight We Vacate Earth Start here 5:09
- 2 Here We, Here We, Here We Go Forever 4:45
- 3 Dry Fantasy 5:10
- 4 Ritchie Sacramento 4:12
- 5 Drive the Nail 7:14
- 6 Fuck Off Money 5:53
- 7 Ceiling Granny 3:58
- 8 Midnight Flit 6:08
- 9 Pat Stains 6:55
- 10 Supposedly, We Were Nightmares 4:36
- 11 It’s What I Want to Do, Mum. 7:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
Explosions in the Sky
Shares a cinematic quality with lush, emotive soundscapes and introspective melodies.
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Sigur Rós
Combines ethereal textures and ambient layers that evoke deep emotional responses.
Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Features sprawling compositions that reflect on modern life's chaos through rich sonic narratives.
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