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Kicking a Dead Pig: Mogwai Songs Remixed

Mogwai · 1998

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

A kaleidoscopic blend of post-rock foundations and eclectic electronic reinterpretations that challenge genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic sound exploration
  • gradual build to resolution
  • long-form listening experience
  • eclectic remixes for deep focus
  • late-night introspective sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 18, 1998, 'Kicking a Dead Pig' arrived as Mogwai's first remix album following their critically acclaimed debut, 'Young Team.' At this stage, the band was beginning to establish their unique sound within the post-rock genre, having already garnered significant attention for their atmospheric compositions. This album showcases how they were engaging with other artists to expand their sonic palette.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Like Herod (Hood remix) 6:57
  • 2 Helicon 2 (Max Tundra remix) 7:20
  • 3 Summer (Klute's Weird Winter remix) 6:33
  • 4 Gwai on 45 (Arab Strap remix) 8:29
  • 5 A Cheery Wave From Stranded Youngsters (Third Eye Foundation Tet Offensive remix) 5:09
  • 6 Like Herod (Alec Empire's Face the Future remix) 5:15
  • 7 Mogwai Fear Satan (Surgeon remix) 6:25
  • 8 R U Still in to It? (DJ Q remix) 8:17
  • 9 Tracy (Kid Loco's Playing With the Young Team remix) 8:34
  • 10 Mogwai Fear Satan (Mogwai remix) 9:47

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