Travel Is Dangerous cover

Released 20 years ago this June

Travel Is Dangerous

Mogwai · 2006

33 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-rock

Ethereal soundscapes blend with raw live energy, creating an immersive post-rock experience that captures both introspection and grandeur.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive soundscapes for introspection
  • steady pacing with gradual builds
  • live energy for cathartic moments
  • short sessions of focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Travel Is Dangerous' was released in 2006, Mogwai had established themselves as key figures in the post-rock genre, following their acclaimed albums 'Happy Songs for Happy People' and 'Mr. Beast'. This album represents a transitional phase for the band, shifting from studio recordings to exploring live interpretations and remixes of their work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Travel Is Dangerous 4:02
  • 2 Auto Rock (Errors remix) 4:04
  • 3 Friend of the Night (Acid Casuals remix) 5:52
  • 4 Like Herod (live) 12:30
  • 5 We're No Here (live) 6:42

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