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Central Belters

Mogwai · 2015

220 min · 34 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-rock

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with powerful crescendos, creating a hauntingly beautiful auditory experience.

Why this album works

Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
Context
Released on October 23, 2015, 'Central Belters' is a compilation of Mogwai's most notable tracks spanning their career up to that point. This album arrived after their 2014 studio album 'Rave Tapes,' marking a period where the band was consolidating their legacy within the post-rock genre. As their first compilation, it serves as a retrospective look at their evolution in sound since their debut in 1997.
If you like
alternative rock, indie rock, post-rock

Central Belters is an album by Mogwai, released in 2015. Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with powerful crescendos, creating a hauntingly beautiful auditory experience. 'Central Belters' received critical acclaim and helped solidify Mogwai's reputation as pioneers of the post-rock genre. The album peaked at number 16 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing their enduring popularity and influence on subsequent artists within the genre. It has been noted for its ability to attract new listeners while providing a comprehensive overview for long-time fans. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Central Belters sound like?

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with powerful crescendos, creating a hauntingly beautiful auditory experience. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.

What makes Central Belters by Mogwai notable?

'Central Belters' received critical acclaim and helped solidify Mogwai's reputation as pioneers of the post-rock genre. The album peaked at number 16 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing their enduring popularity and influence on subsequent artists within the genre. It has been noted for its ability to attract new listeners while providing a comprehensive overview for long-time fans. Released on October 23, 2015, 'Central Belters' is a compilation of Mogwai's most notable tracks spanning their career up to that point. This album arrived after their 2014 studio album 'Rave Tapes,' marking a period where the band was consolidating their legacy within the post-rock genre. As their first compilation, it serves as a retrospective look at their evolution in sound since their debut in 1997.

Who is Central Belters for?

Central Belters works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on Central Belters?

Central Belters has 34 tracks, running approximately 220 minutes.

Tracklist

34 tracks·220:11

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Summer 4:28
  • 2 New Paths to Helicon, Part 1 5:58
  • 3 CODY 6:36
  • 4 Christmas Steps 10:40
  • 5 I Know You Are but What Am I? 5:19
  • 6 Hunted by a Freak 4:17

Disc 2

  • 1 Stanley Kubrick 4:16
  • 2 Take Me Somewhere Nice Standout 7:00
  • 3 2 Rights Make 1 Wrong 9:34
  • 4 Mogwai Fear Satan Standout 16:23

Disc 3

  • 1 Auto Rock Standout 4:20
  • 2 Travel Is Dangerous 4:02
  • 3 Friend of the Night 5:30
  • 4 We’re No Here 5:38
  • 5 I’m Jim Morrison, I’m Dead 6:45
  • 6 The Sun Smells Too Loud 7:00
  • 7 Batcat 5:24

Disc 4

  • 1 Mexican Grand Prix 5:20
  • 2 Rano Pano 5:16
  • 3 How to Be a Werewolf 6:23
  • 4 Wizard Motor 4:41
  • 5 Remurdered 6:27
  • 6 The Lord Is Out of Control 4:24
  • 7 Teenage Exorcists 3:33

Disc 5

  • 1 Hugh Dallas 8:34
  • 2 Half Time 6:52
  • 3 Burn Girl Prom Queen 8:32
  • 4 Devil Rides 4:02
  • 5 Hasenheide 3:30

Disc 6

  • 1 Tell Everybody That I Love Them 4:42
  • 2 Earth Division 6:03
  • 3 Hungry Face 2:24
  • 4 D to E 6:02
  • 5 My Father My King 20:16

Release Date

October 23, 2015

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

220 min 11 sec