Rave Tapes
Your Review
CRITIC REVIEWS
100
Rave Tapes is filled with expert contrasts, making this a pulse-quickening return from a band that’s still evolving, and still amazing.
90
Rave Tapes might not be a complete change in direction for Mogwai, but it is different enough to suggest that there’s plenty of inventiveness left in the band yet.
80
These unnerving moments and electronic flourishes show that 'Rave Tapes' is more than a side step. This won’t change your mind about Mogwai but it does more than enough to underline the fact that they are one of the most singular, interesting and disarming bands out there.
75
Rave Tapes doesn’t quite reach the euphoric heights of Hardcore Will Never Die, but it is an elaborate and intelligent album from a group that isn’t interested in grabbing their listeners by the scruff of their collective neck anymore
70
It’s not that Rave Tapes is disappointing, it’s just underwhelming - but it’s beautiful enough that maybe that doesn’t matter.
60
Rave Tapes is the work of an oddly conservative band, turning away from the openness they once embraced. At some point Mogwai got less interested in testing the boundaries of their music, instead settling for being comfortable working within them.
May 21, 2014
I found it to be inconsistent and sometimes forgettable. Only a couple of tracks really stuck out to me. This album felt lazy to me.
Favourite tracks: Heard About You Last Night, Hexon Bogon
Favourite tracks: Heard About You Last Night, Hexon Bogon
May 3, 2014
Best Track: Heard About You Last Night or Remurdered
Worst Track: Repelish
Most Overrated Track: Simon Ferocious
Most Underrated Track: Master Card
Worst Track: Repelish
Most Overrated Track: Simon Ferocious
Most Underrated Track: Master Card
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Listen: Mogwai - Party In The Dark 
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Listen: Mogwai – Bitterness Centrifuge 
END OF YEAR LISTS
| #6 | / | The Skinny |
| #12 | / | Drowned in Sound |
| #27 | / | No Ripcord |
| #31 | / | Q Magazine |
| #36 | / | Clash |
| #42 | / | Uncut |
| #51 | / | PopMatters |
| #81 | / | Crack Magazine |
| #96 | / | Under the Radar |
Track List
- Heard About You Last Night
- Simon Ferocious
- Remurdered
- Hexon Bogon
- Repelish
- Master Card
- Deesh
- Blues Hour
- No Medecine For Regret
- The Lord Is Out Of Control
Added on: October 28, 2013
