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Rave Tapes

Mogwai · 2014

61 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-rock

A mesmerizing blend of textured soundscapes and haunting melodies, echoing the band's post-rock roots.

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
Released on January 14, 2014, 'Rave Tapes' marked Mogwai's eighth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record 'Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will'. At this stage, the band had solidified their reputation as pioneers of post-rock, experimenting further with electronic elements and cinematic compositions.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Bad Magician 3".

Disc 2

  • 1 Bad Magician 3 Start here 3:38
  • 2 Die 1 Dislike! 5:32

Disc 3

  • 1 Tell Everybody That I Love Them 4:44

Disc 5

  • 1 Heard About You Last Night 5:24
  • 2 Simon Ferocious 4:49
  • 3 Remurdered 6:26
  • 4 Hexon Bogon 2:36
  • 5 Repelish 2:56
  • 6 Master Card 3:58
  • 7 Deesh 5:34
  • 8 Blues Hour 6:18
  • 9 No Medicine For Regret 5:41
  • 10 The Lord Is Out Of Control 4:23

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