The Bad Fire
Mogwai · 2025
94 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-rock
A sprawling sonic landscape filled with intricate textures and atmospheric crescendos that evoke deep emotional responses.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released on January 24, 2025, 'The Bad Fire' is Mogwai's follow-up to their 2022 album, 'As the Light Leaves.' At this point in their career, the band has solidified their reputation as pioneers of post-rock, continually evolving their sound while maintaining their signature atmospheric style. This album arrives during a phase of artistic exploration, building on the themes and textures present in their previous work while introducing new elements.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock, post-rock
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- As the Love Continues — Continues the atmospheric sound with rich textures and emotional depth.
The Bad Fire is an album by Mogwai, released in 2025. A sprawling sonic landscape filled with intricate textures and atmospheric crescendos that evoke deep emotional responses. 'The Bad Fire' is significant for its critical reception, with early reviews praising its ambitious compositions and emotional depth. The album debuted at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart, further cementing Mogwai's influence in the indie rock scene. Its experimental nature has sparked discussions about the future direction of post-rock music and its possibilities. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Bad Fire sound like?
A sprawling sonic landscape filled with intricate textures and atmospheric crescendos that evoke deep emotional responses. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock. Start with "God Gets You Back".
Is The Bad Fire a good place to start with Mogwai?
Yes, The Bad Fire is recommended as a starting point for new Mogwai listeners. A sprawling sonic landscape filled with intricate textures and atmospheric crescendos that evoke deep emotional responses. Released on January 24, 2025, 'The Bad Fire' is Mogwai's follow-up to their 2022 album, 'As the Light Leaves.' At this point in their career, the band has solidified their reputation as pioneers of post-rock, continually evolving their sound while maintaining their signature atmospheric style. This album arrives during a phase of artistic exploration, building on the themes and textures present in their previous work while introducing new elements.
Who is The Bad Fire for?
The Bad Fire works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on The Bad Fire?
The Bad Fire has 18 tracks, running approximately 94 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with God Gets You Back.
Disc 1
- 1 God Gets You Back Start here 6:40
- 2 Hi Chaos 5:24
- 3 What Kind of Mix Is This? 4:11
- 4 Fanzine Made of Flesh 4:34
- 5 Pale Vegan Hip Pain 4:24
- 6 If You Find This World Bad, You Should See Some of the Others Standout 7:22
- 7 18 Volcanoes 6:18
- 8 Hammer Room 5:16
- 9 Lion Rumpus Standout 3:33
- 10 Fact Boy 7:05
Disc 2
- 1 God Gets You Back (demo) 5:43
- 2 Hi Chaos (demo) 4:38
- 3 What Kind of Mix Is This? (demo) 2:58
- 4 Pale Vegan Hip Pain (demo) 5:59
- 5 If You Find This World Bad, You Should See Some of the Others (demo) 8:08
- 6 18 Volcanoes (demo) 5:07
- 7 Hammer Room (demo) 3:01
- 8 Lion Rumpus (demo) 3:57
Release Date
January 24, 2025
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
94 min 26 sec
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