Every Country's Sun
Mogwai · 2017
56 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
An expansive soundscape of layered guitar textures and atmospheric melodies, evoking deep emotional landscapes without uttering a word.
Top tracks — play these first
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Coolverine Start here — Opening with an urgent crescendo, this track encapsulates the album's blend of heavy riffs and ethereal melodies, setting the tone for the journey ahead.
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Party in the Dark — This track stands out with its infectious rhythm and dynamic shifts, showcasing Mogwai's knack for balancing melancholy with moments of exuberance.
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Crossing the Road Material — Propelled by a driving beat and layered instrumentation, this piece exemplifies the band's mastery of building tension and release throughout their compositions.
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Every Country’s Sun — As the title track, it encapsulates the thematic essence of the album, blending introspection with expansive soundscapes that evoke a sense of longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalMogwai's expansive soundscapes and dynamic shifts create an immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features long, evolving tracks with multiple sections that shift dynamically between quiet, atmospheric passages and intense, layered crescendos.
- The use of guitar effects and reverb creates a spacious sound that fills the sonic landscape, often leading to a feeling of immersion for the listener.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- atmospheric background focus
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a high point in their evolution with intricate compositions and emotional depth.
- Themes
- expansive soundscapes· layered guitar textures
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 2017, Every Country's Sun is Mogwai's ninth studio album and their first since the departure of longtime producer Andy Miller. This album marks a continued evolution of their sound, following the more electronic influences of their previous work, Rave Tapes, released in 2014, while re-establishing their signature post-rock essence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Explosions in the Sky· Godspeed You! Black Emperor· Sigur Rós
Tracklist
- 1 Coolverine Start here 6:17
- 2 Party in the Dark 4:02
- 3 Brain Sweeties 4:44
- 4 Crossing the Road Material 6:58
- 5 AKA 47 4:16
- 6 20 Size 4:44
- 7 1000 Foot Face 4:31
- 8 Don’t Believe the Fife 6:24
- 9 Battered at a Scramble 4:03
- 10 Old Poisons 4:30
- 11 Every Country’s Sun 5:38
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 expansive soundscapes and emotional crescendos through layered guitar work.
Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Combines atmospheric melodies with rich textures, creating deeply immersive sonic journeys.
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Sigur Rós
Utilizes ethereal soundscapes and layered instrumentation to evoke profound emotional experiences.
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