Atomic

a few standouts, needed a few more to be a good album . (at least so far ,. i've only listened to it 3 times) . i realize it's a soundtrack , and i havent seen the movie yet. i might appreciate it more. really like the opening track

What are the chances that two of rock's most prominent instrumental bands issue new albums on consecutive weeks? Last week, Austin-based Explosions In the Sky released a very focused "The Wilderness", and this week, it's Glasgow-based Mogwai's turn. When we last heard from these guys, they brought us 2014's Rave Tapes. In the last 5 years, the band has shown an ever-increasing interest in making soundtracks ("Les Revenants", "Zindane", etc.) Now comes this, the band's 12th (or13th) album, and this is also a soundtrack of sorts, as much of the music was used in one form or another for the BBC documentary series "Atomic"."Atomic" (10 tracks; 49 min.) opens with the gentle "Ether", which then gives way to a futuristic sounding "Scram". The album's key track comes next, a majestic "Bitterness Centrifuge", among the best tunes ever from this band. Side 1 concludes with a synth-heavy "Pripyat". Side 2 opens with "Weak Force", which is one of the more reflective tunes on this album. The weakest tune on the album is, for me anyway, "Are You A Dancer", which lacks strong coherence. It all leads to the last songs, a brooding but excellent "Tzar", and the 6 min. "Fat Man", another very atmospheric tune. Bottom line: this is a nice addition to the already rich Mogwai catalog.2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the Scottish rockers, if you can believe this. I've had the good fortune of seeing these guys live a couple of times over the years. I wish they'd tour the US more often. Maybe with this excellent new album and a big anniversary to celebrate, Mogwai will find a reason (and determination) to cross the pond again. Meanwhile, "Atomic" is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

This is a beautiful thing.I was fortunate enough to experience the live soundtracking at Coventry Cathedral and it put this album into clearer perspective for me.Immerse yourself in it. Headphones, lights off, hot chocolate.

Wow! After being a little underwhelmed since their Revenants soundtrack (French TV series) this is a real return to form. There's hints these guys have been listening to some electronica like Radiohead did with 'Kid A'. I hear a nod or two towards Clark and Boards of Canada, but most of all I hear Mogwai coming out of a holding pattern and sounding fresh. Recommended.

Great album, very atmospheric.

OK album.

Prezzo buono, consegna lunga ma puntuale, copertina del disco leggermente abbozzata nonostante il pacco ben fatto. Complessivamente soddisfatto. E poi il disco l'album è davvero una bomba!