The Hawk Is Howling cover

The Hawk Is Howling

Mogwai · 2008

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

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with heavy guitar riffs, creating an immersive journey through Mogwai's post-rock universe.

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 September 22, 2008, 'The Hawk Is Howling' is Mogwai's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Mr. Beast' (2006). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of post-rock, balancing atmospheric compositions with heavier elements. The album marked a continuation of their artistic evolution while maintaining the signature sound that fans had come to love.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "I’m Jim Morrison, I’m Dead".

Disc 1

  • 1 I’m Jim Morrison, I’m Dead Start here 6:44
  • 2 Batcat 5:24
  • 3 Danphe and the Brain 5:17
  • 4 Local Authority 4:14
  • 5 The Sun Smells Too Loud 6:58
  • 6 Kings Meadow 4:41
  • 7 I Love You, I’m Going to Blow Up Your School 7:33
  • 8 Scotland’s Shame 8:00
  • 9 Thank You Space Expert 7:53
  • 10 The Precipice 6:41

Disc 2

  • 1 Adelia, I Want to Love 24:54
  • 2 Batcat 5:26
  • 3 Batcat Animation 5:22

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