Happy Songs for Happy People (CD)
The fourth album from Glasgow's kings of glowering, volatile quasi-instrumental rock is more subtle and nuanced than their previous work, compositionally beautiful but intense and trance-inducing at the same time. From the prominent keyboard rush of "The Kids Will Be Skeletons" to the glittering harmonics of the monumental "Rats at the Capital," "Happy Songs for Happy People" traces paths of heavy concentration. It's a massive evolution from the soft-loud-soft-loud explosions of their early work.
| Tracklisting | |
| Disk | 1 | |
| 1 | Hunted By a Freak  |
| 2 | Moses? I Amn't |
| 3 | Kids Will Be Skeletons |
| 4 | Killing All the Flies |
| 5 | Boring Machines Disturbs Sleep |
| 6 | Ratts of the Capital |
| 7 | Golden Porsche |
| 8 | I Know You Are But What Am I? |
| 9 | Stop Coming to My House |
| Marty Silbiger
- Marietta, , USA |
| I was quite worried when I heard the title of Mogwai's new album, "Happy Songs for Happy People," because it seemed so inappropriate, so unlike Mogwai. Also, with reviews saying that Mogwai could never write another CODY, I had low expectations.
However, if you're a fan of Mogwai's other recordings besides CODY, you'll love this album too. It still does what Mogwai does best - atmospheric building up and breaking down. This time around, they add cellos and light electronics to the mix. And don't worry - it's not very happy. The only disappointing thing is it's only 40 minutes. There are also no vocals at all on this album, which may be a good or bad thing depending on your tastes. Be sure to check out "Ratts of the Capital" and my personal favorite song, "Golden Porsche." | |
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