Anybody who hasn't heard Mogwai, and is looking to get into them should buy this album, as in terms of Mogwai's outstanding ability to create gorgeous tracks, this throws you right in at the deep end.
The music in this CD is almost perfect, delivering spine tingling explosions of sound that will never leave you, and it's amazing that every time you hear these songs a new noise or layer becomes apparent, which adds the overwhelmingly simple complexity of it all - you dont listen to very often such a technically simple album with so much to offer..
Also, along with all the praises I've attached to the album so far, it has an weird ability to put you in a reflective mood as soon as it starts. That's powerful.
This is without a doubt one of the best albums I have heard in the specific post/experimental rock genre..
The only problem with this album is that it is a bit short, which makes it less than perfect.. When you want more after hearing this album, move onto Happy… more »

Anybody who hasn't heard Mogwai, and is looking to get into them should buy this album, as in terms of Mogwai's outstanding ability to create gorgeous tracks, this throws you right in at the deep end.
The music in this CD is almost perfect, delivering spine tingling explosions of sound that will never leave you, and it's amazing that every time you hear these songs a new noise or layer becomes apparent, which adds the overwhelmingly simple complexity of it all - you dont listen to very often such a technically simple album with so much to offer..
Also, along with all the praises I've attached to the album so far, it has an weird ability to put you in a reflective mood as soon as it starts. That's powerful.
This is without a doubt one of the best albums I have heard in the specific post/experimental rock genre..
The only problem with this album is that it is a bit short, which makes it less than perfect.. When you want more after hearing this album, move onto Happy Songs For Happy People!
Buy this album, you will never be sorry and these timeless songs will never fail to impress you..