The next band that we saw was Mogwai at the Corn Exchange in
Cambridge back in February. Apart from resurrecting Brainiac as the support act
it was a good, noisy show.
Mogwai is a rock band from Scotland
that formed in Glasgow in 1995. The band consists of Stuart Braithwaite
(guitar, vocals), Barry Burns (guitar, keyboards), Dominic Aitchison (bass
guitar), and Martin Bulloch (drums).
I was first introduced to the band by a Scottish friend in
2005 and the song ‘George Square Thatcher Death Party’ was my theme tune when
Thatch did in fact die. I also greatly enjoyed the soundtrack for the film that
they did for the Zidane film and I might be alone in this, but the latest album,
‘As the Love Continues’ is one of my favourite albums and my favourite by them.
Mogwai’s music is known for its dynamic
range, featuring quiet, atmospheric moments that build to powerful, intense
crescendos. The band's sound is often instrumental, but they occasionally
incorporate vocals into their songs as well.
Mogwai have released numerous albums and EPs
throughout their career, with their early releases including "Young
Team" (1997) and "Come on Die Young" (1999). In the years since,
they have continued to release critically acclaimed albums, including
"Happy Songs for Happy People" (2003), "Mr Beast" (2006),
and "Rave Tapes" (2014), “Every Country’s Sun (2017) and “As the Love
Continues” (2021).
The band has also gained a reputation for their live
shows, which are known for their loud volume and intense energy. They have
toured extensively throughout the world and have played at many major music
festivals. I don’t think that the venue of the Corn Exchange really suited them
when we went to see them, but some of the songs really did boom out, “Ceiling
Granny” particularly stood out.
Mogwai has had a significant impact on the post-rock
genre and is widely regarded as one of the most influential bands in the
genre's history. In fact they were my gateway band into post-rock.
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