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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.
"Rave Tapes" adds synths and other electronic elements to Mogwai's post-rock sound. While it results in some beautiful moments, it also has some downright mediocre and forgettable ones too. Overall, the band seems to be running out of steam.
Fav Tracks: Remurdered, Heard About You Last Night, Hexon Bogon, No Medicine For Regret
Least Fav Track: Repelish
Score:
6.5
Decent
Fav Tracks: Remurdered, Heard About You Last Night, Hexon Bogon, No Medicine For Regret
Least Fav Track: Repelish
Score:
6.5
Decent
After the rock-centric 'Hardcore...', 'Rave Tapes' heads in the opposite direction towards a vintage keyboard/synth sound that meshes just ok with the band's song writing.
'Remurdered' sounds like a theme for a retro thriller in the 'Drive' mould and fashions something surprisingly enjoyable (and even head nodding) from this style.
'Blues Hour' is notable for featuring vocals but sometime around 'Mr. Beast' it seems the band lost their knack for how to construct a tune around a singer, here ... read more
'Remurdered' sounds like a theme for a retro thriller in the 'Drive' mould and fashions something surprisingly enjoyable (and even head nodding) from this style.
'Blues Hour' is notable for featuring vocals but sometime around 'Mr. Beast' it seems the band lost their knack for how to construct a tune around a singer, here ... read more
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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
Year End Lists
| #6 | / | The Skinny |
| #12 | / | Drowned in Sound |
| #21 | / | Fopp |
| #27 | / | No Ripcord |
| #31 | / | Q Magazine |
| #36 | / | Clash |
| #42 | / | Uncut |
| #51 | / | PopMatters |
| #81 | / | Crack Magazine |
| #96 | / | Under the Radar |
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Added on: October 28, 2013