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Mr. Beast

Mogwai

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Very accessible post-rock

This is probably Mogwai's most accessible release. It has more pretty little melodic parts than other albums without losing any of the gravity. The piano comes to the front on Mr. Beast, along with a greater focus on vocals for the band. Songs like the lead track "Auto Rock", "Acid Food", and "Emergency Trap" certainly have that Mogwai tone to them, only subtler. However, this album feels very cohesive and these songs work beautifully right next to the more signature, overdriven Mogwai songs like "Glasgow Mega-Snake" and "We're No Here", which brings the album to a crashing close. Overall, a great choice for a newcomer to Mogwai without losing anything for the listener who has been with Mogwai for their last few albums. The attributes that make it feel more accessible also make it feel like a growth or divergence for Mogwai that makes it a very interesting album, certainly one of the stand-outs right now in the post-rock genre.

Speechless

Not often do I get the chance to write a review about a near-perfect album: one that has no holes in it. Mr. Beast is an All-Star album. Period. The moment you listen to it for the first time, Auto Rock blows your mind with its mind-blowing piano sound. Then, as if you think this album will be a mellow jam session (like "Mogwai Fear Satan" on Young Team) those Mogwai boys hit you with Glasgow Mega-Snake: an intense alternative song with hard guitar chords. One that makes you want to get up and start a revolution against all the injustice in the world. Although some songs are not as uplifting and inspirational as others, Mr Beast is all in all a complete album. With tracks like Auto, Rock, Glasgow Mega-Snake, Friend of the Night, and We're No Here, this goes down as Mogwai's best (if not second best to "Happy Songs For Happy People") album. A definate buy for all Mogwai fans.

might be my favorite mogwai album

this is a very different mogwai album, and in this case, it works perfectly. the heavy stuff is HEAVY and the mellow stuff is beautiful. gone are the days of the long, "waiting for the build" songs (which isn't a bad thing). this is a focused album, every note seems to be there for a reason. each song is like mogwai compressed all their ideas down to a single tight track. more importantly, it really works. i was skeptical at first but this album has proven its quality time and time again. mogwai fans should definitely get it and be surprised. this may win over some new fans as well.

Biography

Formed: 1996 in Glasgow, Scotland

Genre: Alternative

Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s

The cosmic post-rock band Mogwai were formed in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1996 by guitarist/vocalist Stuart Braithwaite, guitarist Dominic Aitchison, and drummer Martin Bulloch, longtime friends with the goal of creating "serious guitar music." Toward that end they added another guitarist, John Cummings, before debuting in March 1996 with the single "Tuner," a rarity in the Mogwai discography for its prominent vocals; the follow-up, a split single with Dweeb titled "Angels vs. Aliens," landed in the...
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